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Already integrated successfully in competitive sports, medical treatment and rehabilitation programs, K-Taping therapy offers physical, occupational and speech therapists a wide range of options for the treatment of infants, small children and younger patients. K-Taping can now be integrated into pediatric physiotherapy and speech therapy, aiding in the treatment of a range of conditions including postural defects, deformities of the feet and dysphagia. About the content K-Taping in theory - The properties, function and mode of action of elastic K-Tape - The effects of K-Tape therapy - The fundamentals of K-Tape application - Contraindications K-Taping in practice - The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction and lymph applications) including common indications in children, and practical examples - The appropriate technique for more than 50 medical indications - Step by step guidance with photo series, practical tips and alternative applications About the author Birgit Kumbrink, founder and medical director of the international K-Taping Academy, Dortmund, Germany and one of the most experienced users and teachers of the treatment method internationally. The course companion and practical manual – for therapists, midwives and pediatricians

Birgit Kumbrink's bestselling guide to K-Taping is now in its 2nd edition! This richly illustrated, hands-on guidebook presents a highly effective therapeutic approach for treating orthopedic, traumatological, and various other conditions. The new edition includes 20 additional application techniques for neurology and gynecology, including pre- and post-natal care. It offers essential background information for physiotherapists, sports physiotherapists, medical doctors, occupational therapists, and healthcare professionals. This guide serves as an ideal companion for training courses and as a reference book, demonstrating the effective use of specially developed elastic K-Tape. The book begins with a brief introduction to K-Taping's basic principles, the elastic tapes used, and the method's history. It features 9 chapters that cover treatment techniques for nearly 70 commonly encountered conditions. Each condition is presented on a double page with up to five color photos, concise instructions, practical information about symptoms, expected progress, and tips for technique variations. As the advantages of K-Taping in enhancing conservative care and surgical treatments gain recognition, this guide has quickly become the ultimate reference for therapists and clinicians across a broad spectrum of medical disciplines.

Birgit Kumbrink's bestselling guide to K Taping - finally available in English! This richly illustrated hands-on guidebook features a highly successful therapeutic approach to treating orthopedic, traumatological and many other conditions. It serves both as a perfect companion to training courses and as a reference book and refresher for health care professionals who have completed their training. A brief introduction to the basic principles of K Taping, the special elastic tapes used and the method’s history is followed by 7 chapters highlighting treatment techniques and their application to 50 frequently seen conditions. Each is featured on a double page with up to five color photos, brief instruction, practical information about symptoms, dosage, progress to be expected and tips regarding variations of techniques. As the benefits of K Taping in enhancing the effects of other conservative care and surgical treatments are getting more and more appreciated, Birgit Kumbrink's “K Taping – An Illustrated Guide”, developed by Germany based K Taping Academy, has rapidly established itself as the ultimate reference book for therapists and clinicians in an ever expanding range of medical disciplines.