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Clinical Therapeutic
Applications of the
Kinesio Taping®
Method
An essential clinical
guide demonstrating
the Kinesio Taping Method. Over fty clinical conditions are covered
including patellofemoral, myofascial, and osteoarthritis. Methods such as mechanical
correction, fascia correction, functional correction, lymphatic correction, and ligament correction are
explained thoroughly with excellent photo imagery. Softcover, 198 pages.
Clinical Therapeutic Applications of the Kinesio Taping® Method/2nd ed. (#8190-2) .
....................................$45.95
Kinesio Taping® in Pediatrics, Fundamentals
and Whole Body Taping
Written in a user-friendly style, this full-color manual is a
must have for pediatric therapists using the Kinesio
Taping® Method. The intent of the book is to help you
build the foundation of skills needed for eective
taping and improved patient outcomes. The covered
KT applications are those that aect children from
infant to adolescent.
Kinesio Taping® in Pediatrics, Fundamentals
and Whole Body Taping (#8189) .
...........$59.95
Kinesio® Taping for Lymphoedema
and Chronic Swelling
With the introduction of our unique lymphoedema
techniques, Kinesio® Taping now oers an eective modality to compliment other
lymphoedema treatments. This taping resource demonstrates, step-by-step, instruction of over 108
common and not-so-common applications associated with lymphoedema, chronic swelling, and scar
management. Spiral bound, 172 pages. Benets of the Kinesio® Taping Method for lymphoedema include:
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The alleviation of pain
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Assisting in the movement of muscles
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The repositioning of joints
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The creation of space within the supercial skin that leads to decreased pressure
and opens initial lymphatics
Kinesio® Taping for Lymphoedema and Chronic Swelling (#8191) .
............................................................................$59.95
Acupressure Taping
Based on the Kinesio Taping Method, the
authors of Acupressure Taping draw on their knowledge of
traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and osteopathy
and take it a step further. The self-help taping protocols
presented are designed to stimulate acupuncture points by
combining principles of acupressure and massage—for
improved healing and pain relief. Those who suer from chronic
pain conditions such as low back pain, tennis elbow, menstrual
pain, or tension headaches will nd welcomed relief without side
eects! Illustrated. Softcover, 122 pages.
Acupressure Taping (#8644) .
............................................................................$16.95
What is lymphoedema?
Most people know very little about lymphoedema, how
and why it occurs and what can be done is still a
mystery to most. This chronic disease is known to
aect more than 12 million men, women, and
children worldwide, aects any part of the body, and
is why the treatment of this condition is on the mind
of every health care professional.
Lymphoedema is caused due to a disruption in the
lymphatic system, resulting in obstructed or
restricted lymphatic ow, chronic swelling, and
pain. Muscles help us move and also help
control the venous circulation and lymph ow.
By utilizing the Kinesio® Taping Method and
applying the Kinesio® Tex Tape directly to the
skin, Kinesio® Taping can assist in the
movement of muscles, repositioning of joints,
alleviation of pain, but most importantly assist
in the “lifting or creation of space” within the
supercial skin decreasing pressure while
opening initial lymphatics. The eect of
Kinesio® Taping on muscle also improves the
eciency of the deeper lymphatics by
allowing maximum contraction and
relaxation of a muscle.
