Handbook of Taping Techniques , 2nd Edition

Key Features

• Structured by body region with highly-illustrated descriptions of relevant taping techniques
• Covers all aspects of functional taping
• New techniques to alter muscle activity and proprioception based on scientific evidence
• Handy, portable size for easy reference in the field

Readership

Physiotherapists (clinicians and students), sports therapists and medics, podiatrists

Table of Contents

PART 1

1. Introduction
2. Taping literature update
3. Taping for pain relief
4. Recent taping techniques to alter muscle activity and proprioception

PART 2

5. Foot
6. Ankle and leg
7. Knee
8. Lumbar spine
9. Thoracic spine
10. Shoulder girdle
11. Elbow, wrist and hand
12. Fingers and thumb
13. Spicas and triangular bandages

Glossary

Author Information

By Rose Macdonald, BA, FCSP, Consultant in Sports Physiotherapy, Former Director, Sports Injury Centre, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, UK