ISBN: 0729539172 9780729539173

Category: Health & Fitness / General

Page count: 263

<p>Therapeutic Taping for Musculoskeletal Conditions explores a range of taping techniques that can be used by physical and sports therapists, and manual therapists. Embedded in a scientific context and supported by current evidence-based practice and research, this practical text is structured around the quadrants of the body and is highly illustrated - each technique is also demonstrated on the accompanying DVD.</p> <p>Many manual therapists use taping techniques as an adjunct to their treatments. Taping is a relatively easy treatment modality that is portable and can be used in a variety of settings from the sporting field to the private practice or hospital ward.</p> <p>This text will appeal to professionals wanting to expand their treatment techniques and students developing their expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.</p> . each technique is underpinned by current evidence-based practice and/or research<br> . fully illustrated with clear step-by-step instructions<br> . accompanying DVD demonstrating 80 taping techniques for self-directed learning<br> . based on body quadrants with anatomical drawings to assist with correct tape placement