An Illustrated Guide To Taping Techniques: Principles and Practice Book

This successful and acclaimed guide has now been fully updated and expanded in its second edition. Accessible, portable and easy to use, the book is organized into two sections: the first covers taping supplies and their use, taping objectives, guidelines, basic pathology and key taping strategies; the second shows taping techniques in precise, step-by-step stages illustrated by color photographs. Techniques are further illustrated by physical demonstration in the DVD accompanying the book. Good taping is a matter of practice, but this book goes further than simply showing HOW to tape - it explores the reasons WHY we tape, and the therapeutic effect it has on the physiology, neurophysiology, biomechanics, neuromusculoskeletal system and psychology of an individual. The possible adverse reactions to these systems are also covered, as well as dermatological adverse reactions.Easy to use, step-by-step pictorial presentation:Demonstrates techniques to provide immediate pain relief as well as the best environment for healingIncludes detailed charts to help identify the injury and select the most appropriate taping tehcniqueIllustrates and clarifies basic soft-tissue anatomy and physiologyPortable, on-field manualDescribes selection and use of taping materialNew color photographs and anatomical illustrationsDVD with videoclips of taping techniquesRead More