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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254511103321

Autore

Kumbrink Birgit

Titolo

K-Taping in Pediatrics : Basics Techniques Indications / / by Birgit Kumbrink

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-662-46585-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (154 p.)

Disciplina

610

Soggetti

Physiotherapy

Pediatrics

Sports medicine

Orthopedics

Sports Medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"With 300 illustrations in colour."

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

1. The K-Taping Method -- 2. The Four Application Techniques -- 3. Tape applications for specific indications.

Sommario/riassunto

K-Taping – now with options for the treatment of children 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 -          The properties, function and mode of action of elastic K-Tape -          The effects of K-Tape therapy -          The fundamentals of K-Tape application -          The specifics of K-taping therapy for children -          Contraindications   K-Taping in practice -          The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction and lymph applications) including common indications in children, and



practical examples -          The appropriate technique for more than 50 medical indications -          Step by step guidance with photo series, practical tips and alternative applications   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.   The course companion and practical manual – for therapists, midwives and pediatricians.