Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape - eBook, 1st Edition

by Thuy Bridges, BAppSc(Phty) and Clint Bridges

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ISBN: 9780729582292

Publication Date: 02-01-2017

Page Count: 464

Imprint: Elsevier

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Key Features
- Overview of the Kinesio® method and how Kinesio Taping® works
- Highlights the anatomy of the muscle and structures prior to taping
- Step-by-step instructions to a range of Kinesio Taping® techniques, covering the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and thumb, trunk, pelvic girdle and hip, knee and ankle
- Initial assessment using length and strength/function testing and application of appropriate Kinesio Taping® intervention
- Assessment sheets provided for each key anatomical area
Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Kinesio Taping and the role of muscles within the neuromyofascial-skeletal systemChapter 2 - Kinesio Taping basicsChapter 3 - Techniques for testing and taping the neckChapter 4 - Techniques for testing and taping the shoulderChapter 5 - Techniques for testing and taping the elbowChapter 6 - Techniques for testing and taping the wrist and thumbChapter 7 - Techniques for testing and taping the trunkChapter 8 - Techniques for testing and taping the pelvic girdle and hipChapter 9 - Techniques for testing and taping the kneeChapter 10 - Techniques for testing and taping the ankle
Authors

Thuy Bridges, BAppSc(Phty), Senior Physiotherapist and Director, PhysioWISE and Clint Bridges, Practice Manager, PhysioWISE.
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