Kinesiology tape is a newly, hugely popular treatment that is proven to decrease pain and preventing injury and re-injury. Not just for professional athletes, taping can easily be done at home to treat a myriad of conditions--from tennis elbow and shin splints to carpal tunnel and headaches.

This book is a must have for any physical therapist involved in the treatment of patients, athletes, or indeed anyone likely to come into contract with a range of sporting injuries including coaches, personal trainers and sporting enthusiasts. The author takes the reader on an educational journey through the entire taping process; from marking an area of dysfunction to preparing and cutting tape and application with variants shown for special problems. Opening with the principles and benefits of the Kinesiology taping method, explaining what it is and when and why you would apply it, the book then covers the correct application of tape to treat each individual area of pain and dysfunction. Through the use of pictorial demonstrations, including examples of injuries common to each area of pain and the subsequent variations in taping applications, the reader is clearly presented with over 50 special areas of pain, each identified through individual artistic illustrations. The author has the ability to explain this fascination, yet not widely understood, subject in a relatively simplistic way, helping every reader develop the ability to apply these phenomenal techniques, with confidence in any setting.

Master the art and science of taping, wrapping, bracing, and padding techniques for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of common injuries and conditions. Step by step, the author details multiple methods for each injury/condition—not just the most popular approach. You’ll learn which technique to use and how to analyze the effectiveness of the technique. Full-color photographs give you a clear understanding of each step. Insightful discussions based on the best available evidence develop the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities you need to meet the needs of the patient.

Caring for the Painful Thumb - More Than a Splint by Jan Albrecht, an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist. It is a teaching tool for patients and therapists. With over 200 color illustrations, it is two books in one: half the book for the right hand and half for left to help patients visualize mobilization and stabilization techniques. Terminology a patient can understand. Textile taping for the painful thumb CMC joint described in detail. 52 sturdy pages, spiral bound. This durable book can be used at the treatment table, or independently by the patient at the completion of therapy. Pages can be copied for handouts.

THE UNIQUE KINESIOLOGY TAPING HAND BOOK YOUR EFFECTIVE PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR DAILY LIFESTYLE, FITNESS, SPORTS, INJURY PREVENTION AND OVERCOMING STRAINSWhen pains, injuries, strains as well as not being fit can generally and negatively limit your mobility and the ways we respond to our daily routine activities, such as sporting activities or other activities! Besides, have you ever come across athletes or sportsmen/sportswomen wearing elegantly colored tape on their shoulders, legs, knees, elbows, and so on? It is simply KINESIOLOGY TAPE (KT), and it is the secret behind the fitness or wellness of athletes and sportsmen/sportswomen! Kinesiology taping helps to minimize pain due to injuries, it does not severely limit range of motion or circulation, assists in minimizing lower back pain, as well as its assistance in the recovery of shoulder or wrist plus knee pains or injuries, etc. It can also help in the treatment of running injuries and a host of others. And if you have been battling with pains, strains or injuries related to sports or the work you do, then this breath-taking guide is specifically written for you to permanently conquer these issues or challenges! Furthermore, this guide reveals a step by step procedure and techniques that will assist or help you to permanently overcome pains, injuries strains and lots more. And you should start seeing meaningful results in few hours or days. In this guide, you will learn: What Kinesiology Taping (KT) is the characteristics, basics plus the theory behind Kinesiology taping, the precautions, contra-indications plus several types of application in kinesiology. Those who stand to benefit from kinesiology taping plus the health issues it can treat the vital types of application stretch, pros and coos of Kinesiology taping, advice to enhance your health and lots more. Click on the Buy Now Button to access your copy today and smile afterwards! You won't regret you did.

Revised and updated: a fresh new look to an established best-seller--an essential tool for physical therapists that offers unique insights into the versatile and highly effective technique of muscle energy techniques. Muscle Energy Techniques is a must-have for any student or practitioner of physical therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or massage therapy. This practical guide--packed with full-color photographs and illustrations--fully explains the theory and practice of a range of muscle energy techniques. The book is broken in 5 parts. In part I, John Gibbons examines the theory and principles behind muscle energy techniques, with chapters that explain the technique, muscle imbalances, myofascial slings, and core muscle relationships. Parts II to IV break down the technique by body area--upper body, lower body, trunk, and pelvis--with clear descriptive explanations of the techniques. Accompanied by color photographs with directional arrows, each shows the practitioner how to maximize treatment benefits. Clear drawings allow the reader to understand the basic anatomy of each muscle. A concluding part V shows two applications of muscle energy techniques: self-lengthening techniques for the shoulder complex and muscle weakness testing of the gluteals.