K Taping: An Illustrated Guide - Basics - Techniques - Indications

✍ Scribed by Birgit Kumbrink

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 216
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 Kumbrinks “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.

✦ Table of Contents

front-matter......Page 2
Cover......Page 1
K Taping......Page 5
Copyright......Page 6
Preface......Page 7
Contents......Page 8
1 The K-Taping Method......Page 10
1.1 From Theory to TherapeuticMethodology......Page 11
1.2 The elastic stretch K-Tape......Page 12
1.2.1 Indications of inadequate tape quality......Page 13
1.2.2 Tape with pharmaceuticallyactive ingredients......Page 14
1.6 Basic functions and effectsof K-Taping......Page 15
1.6.3 Pain reduction......Page 16
1.7 Application and removal of the tape......Page 18
1.10 Diagnosis......Page 20
2 The Four ApplicationTechniques......Page 22
2.1.3 Executing the application......Page 23
2.2 Ligament applications......Page 25
2.2.1 Ligament applications (Ligamenta)......Page 26
2.2.2 Ligament applications for tendons......Page 30
2.2.3 Space tape......Page 32
2.3.1 Functional correction......Page 34
2.3.2 Fascia correction......Page 36
2.4.1 Causes of lymphostasis......Page 37
2.4.2 Mode of action of lymphaticapplications......Page 40
3 Muscle Applications......Page 44
3.1.1 Trapezius......Page 46
3.1.2 Deltoid......Page 48
3.1.3 Biceps brachii......Page 50
3.1.4 Triceps brachii......Page 52
3.1.5 Infraspinatus......Page 54
3.1.6 Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle......Page 56
3.2.1 Pectoralis minor......Page 58
3.2.2 Pectoralis major......Page 60
3.2.3 Rectus abdominis......Page 62
3.2.4 External oblique......Page 64
3.2.5 Internal oblique......Page 66
3.2.6 Iliacus......Page 68
3.2.7 Intrinsic back musculature(erector spinae), applicationfor the lumbar region......Page 70
3.3.1 Adductor longus......Page 72
3.3.2 Rectus femoris......Page 74
3.3.3 Biceps femoris......Page 76
3.3.4 Semimembranosus......Page 78
3.3.5 Gluteus maximus......Page 80
3.3.6 Tibialis anterior......Page 82
3.3.7 Extensor hallucis longus......Page 84
4 Ligament Applications......Page 86
4.1.1 Collateral ligaments of the knee......Page 88
4.1.2 Patellar ligament......Page 90
4.1.3 Achilles tendon......Page 92
4.1.4 Lateral collateral ligamentsof the ankle joint......Page 94
4.2.1 Spacetape pain point......Page 96
4.2.2 Spacetape Trigger point......Page 98
5 Corrective Applications......Page 100
5.1.1 Patella correction......Page 102
5.1.2 Scoliosis......Page 104
5.1.3 Spinous process correction......Page 106
5.2.1 Fascia correction of iliotibial tract......Page 108
5.2.2 Inflammation of the superficialpes anserinus......Page 110
5.2.3 Frontal headache......Page 112
5.2.4 Anterior shoulder instability......Page 114
5.2.5 Hallux valgus......Page 116
6 Applicationsfor Specific Indications......Page 118
6.1.1 Tinnitus......Page 120
6.1.2 Migraine......Page 122
6.1.3 Whiplash......Page 124
6.1.4 Temporomandibular joint......Page 126
6.2.1 Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)......Page 128
6.2.2 Asthma......Page 130
6.2.3 Scoliosis......Page 132
6.2.4 Lumbar vertebral syndrome (LVS)......Page 134
6.2.5 Micturition disorders......Page 136
6.2.6 Menstrual disorders......Page 138
6.2.7 Uterine prolapse......Page 140
6.2.8 Scar tape......Page 142
6.3.1 Impingement syndrome......Page 144
6.3.2 Biceps tendonitis......Page 146
6.3.3 Epicondylitis......Page 148
6.3.4 Carpal tunnel syndrome......Page 150
6.3.5 Wrist stabilization......Page 152
6.3.6 Finger contusion......Page 154
6.4.1 Hip problems......Page 156
6.4.2 Torn muscle fibers......Page 159
6.4.3 Osteoarthritis of the knee joint......Page 161
6.4.4 Achillodynia......Page 163
6.4.5 Ankle joint distortion......Page 165
6.4.6 Splayfoot, fallen arch, and flatfoot......Page 167
7 Lymphatic Applications......Page 168
7.1.1 Drainage of medial upper arm......Page 170
7.1.2 Drainage of lateral upper arm......Page 172
7.1.3 Drainage of forearm/entire arm......Page 174
7.1.4 Drainage of upper arm – medialand lateral......Page 176
7.1.5 Drainage of hand......Page 178
7.1.6 Protein fibrosis (Stemmer sign)in the hand......Page 180
7.1.7 Drainage using the arm spiral tape......Page 182
7.2.1 Drainage of the thigh......Page 184
7.2.2 Drainage of the lower leg/entire leg......Page 186
7.2.3 Drainage of the entire leg......Page 188
7.2.4 Drainage of the foot......Page 190
7.2.5 Stemmer sign in the foot......Page 192
7.2.6 Drainage using the leg spiral tape......Page 194
7.3.1 Drainage of upper trunk quadrant......Page 196
7.3.2 Drainage of lower trunk quadrant I......Page 198
7.3.3 Drainage of lower trunk quadrant II......Page 200
7.3.4 Drainage of abdomen......Page 202
7.4.1 Drainage of the face......Page 204
7.4.2 Drainage of the shoulder joint......Page 206
7.4.3 Drainage of the knee joint......Page 208
7.4.4 Fibrosis/hematoma......Page 210
References......Page 212
Subject Index......Page 214