K-taping

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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.