Kinesiotaping in Pediatrics: Fundamentals and Whole Body Taping
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
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The properties, function and mode of action of elastic K-Tape
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The effects of K-Tape therapy
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The fundamentals of K-Tape application
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Contraindications
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K-Taping in practice
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction and lymph applications) including common indications in children, and practical examples
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The appropriate technique for more than 50 medical indications
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Step by step guidance with photo series, practical tips and alternative applications
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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.
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The course companion and practical manual – for therapists, midwives and pediatricians
Country | USA |
Brand | Springer |
Manufacturer | Springer |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | biography |
ReleaseDate | 2015-10-30 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9783662465844 |