Kinesiology Taping the Essential Step-By-Step Guide - by John Langendoen & Karin Sertel (Paperback)

About the Book

Taping can be effective and simple -- all with a 2-inch wide piece of self-adhesive cotton tape. 70 proven tape applications for 160 conditions.

Book Synopsis

Includes 70 proven tape applications for more than 160 ailments and conditions, with step-by-step color photographs.

Taping can be an effective and simple way to treat a variety of conditions like muscle pain, bruising, sore muscles, bad posture, swelling, strains, sprains, arthritic conditions, menstrual complaints, headaches and even sinusitis. Proper application can help the body rest and heal naturally, reduce inflammation, increase circulation and allow appropriate movements. Used by millions of people worldwide, these effective techniques can reduce pain while increasing mobility.

Kinesiology Taping includes 70 proven tape applications for more than 160 ailments and conditions with step-by-step color photographs and instructions for taping yourself or others. With handy charts, graphs and listings, self-treatment, regeneration and prevention for almost any complaint is just a roll of tape away.

Review Quotes

This book focuses on the use of taping as a treatment for reducing pain, muscle tension, sprains, strains and many more injuries. It provides information on how you yourself can apply tape on your body for sports, exercise and daily activities. Some examples are support upright position, bruised ribs, pain in muscle movement, carpal tunnel syndrome, sore back, help with breathing, promote better healing of scars, headaches and menstrual cramps. Provided in the book are step-by-step diagrams, written instructions and width/amount of tape required for each condition. As well, there is a full body diagram of the individual muscles in the human body at the beginning of the book. This book contains considerable information for relieving pain and tension during exercise, sports and daily life.--Glenn Perrett "Northumberland News" (10/9/2014 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

John Langendoen, MSc, has a master's degree in pain management and a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy. He is an active proponent of self-taping, and over the last 5 years he has been conducting seminars, presentations and workshops on the subject throughout the world, including North America.

Karin Sertel is a physical therapist and experienced Hand, Manual (Maitland Concept) and Cranio-Sacral Therapist for both children and adults. For over 30 years, she has been a huge advocate of self-therapy for her hand patients, and self-taping has become a major component of her hand rehabilitation approach.