K-Taping in Pediatrics: Basics Techniques Indications - Softcover

Kumbrink, Birgit

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3662465841 ISBN 13: 9783662465844

Publisher: Springer, 2015

Synopsis

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

-          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 than50 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

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About the Author

Birgit Kumbrink, founder and medical director of the international K-Taping Academy, based in Dortmund, Germany, has been a K-Taping instructor for many years and is one of the most experienced users and teachers of the treatment method internationally. Birgit Kumbrink has written many articles about K-Taping for the medical press and has appeared on various medical programs on German radio and television. She has developed the fledgling elastic tape therapy from Asia into the K-Taping therapy that has now become established in Germany and other countries throughout Europe. A therapy that over the last 15 years has gained recognition as a meaningful and effective treatment in physiotherapy, medical applications and sports medicine. Birgit Kumbrink is responsible for the inclusion of K-Taping in many aftercare concepts, such as after breast cancer operations. She has also been the driving force behind the development of K-Taping techniques and applications and leads national and international studies in cooperation with clinics and therapist associations.

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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

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3662465841
• ISBN 13: 9783662465844
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 156