Taping Techniques, 2nd Edition - Principles and Practice #16536

By Rose Macdonald, BA, FCSP, MCSP, MCPA, SRP

Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0-7506-4150-0

Description

Functional taping is now acknowledged internationally as having a place in sports medicine. Taping techniques are practiced widely in the treatment and rehabilitation of the injured patient in order to aid the healing process by supporting and protecting the injured structures. This edition updates what is the essential text on this subject and has new highly respected contributors and improved illustration. This is the book for anyone wishing to practice this technique.

Key Features

* Concise and easy-to-understand, this text is an effective teaching tool for any kind of practitioner.
* The content is thorough and comprehensive, covering all aspects of functional taping.
* In the constantly growing and ever-changing world of sports medicine, this book will keep the reader more up-to-date with new developments in their field.

New to this Edition

* New expert contributors with international reputations share their knowledge and experience.
* New material on biomechanics, sleeves, shoes, quick taping, taping for muscle imbalance, psychological aspects of taping, and proprioceptive taping ensures that the reader has the most current information available.
* Improved and added illustrations bring a new life to the book, aiding in the understanding of important concepts.

Quotes

From the reviews of the first edition: Physiotherapy, October 1994 This book is undoubtedly an enormous help to the 'novice taper' and I would think it would provide plenty of advice and new ideas for the not so 'novice'. A handy book for anyone in the sports field. - Physiotherapy in Sport, October 1994 'This book would be invaluable to therapists involved in sports injuries and an excellent addition to departments dealing with acute injuries and their rehabilitation.'

Table of Contents

Introduction; The history of taping; Foot types, mechanics and therapy; The taping literature; Ankle; Tendo-achilles; Foot; Knee; Shoulder girdle; Elbow; Hand and wrist; Stretch tape; Spicas; First aid; Index

244 pages 243 ills
Trim size 189 X 246 mm
Copyright 2004
Softcover, Reference


Author Information

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