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UNINA9910300065503321 |
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Autore |
Kumbrink Birgit |
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Titolo |
K-Taping : An Illustrated Guide - Basics - Techniques - Indications / / by Birgit Kumbrink |
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Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 |
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[2nd ed. 2014.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (x, 247 pages) : illustrations, portrait |
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Disciplina |
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617.1027 |
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615.81 |
616.7 |
616.8 |
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Soggetti |
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Physiotherapy |
Orthopedics |
Sports medicine |
Gynecology |
Neurology |
Sports Medicine |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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1 The K-Taping Method -- 2 The Four Application Techniques -- 3 Muscle Applications -- 4 Ligament Applications -- 5 Corrective Applications -- 6 Applications for Specific Indications -- 7 Lymphatic Applications -- 8 Neurological Applications -- 9 Gynecological Applications. |
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K-Taping – the successful reference book Over 16,00 therapists who are already working with the method can confirm, that K-Taping is a unique tool assisting physiotherapists, sports physiotherapists, medical doctors, occupational therapists and others, in the treatment of an extraordinary variety of conditions – ranging from musculoskeletal issues (e.g. back pain, muscle tension, joint instabilities) to diverse pain conditions (e.g. migraine or menstrual pain) and even including post-operative lymphatic therapy (e.g. following breast cancer surgery). K- |
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Taping is also established in professional and competitive sport, as a tool for pre-training preparation, prevention and treatment. This practical guide provides all the background information you need, and shows you how to use the specially developed elastic K-Tape most effectively. K-Taping in theory - The special elastic tape’s properties, basic principles and effects - The function of K-Taping therapy - Fundamentals of K-Tape application - Contraindications K-Taping in practice - The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction, lymph applications), each described in detail and illustrated with a clinical case - 70 particularly common medical conditions, and their treatment using K-Tape applications - Each technique illustrated in up to six full-color photos and anatomical drawings - Concise step-by-step instruction, covering the specifics of each medical condition, plus additional practical tips - At a glance: Memo boxes for each technique, summarizing the main points to remember New for the 2nd edition - 20 additional application techniques for the fields of neurology and gynaecology (also including pre- and post-natal) - Approximately 150 additional colour photographs, to accompany and illustrate instructions Course companion and reference book – a must have, whether you are currently studying K-Taping, or have already completed certification - As a companion to K-Taping training courses and - As refresher and reference book for the use of K-Taping in practice. |
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