The Complete Taping Handbook (Paperback)

Ben Calvert-Painter

ISBN 10: 1805012738 / ISBN 13: 9781805012733

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. This is the first book to cover all three types of taping: sports rigid tape, k-tape, and biomechanical tape.Taping can be used as an excellent companion to standard treatments and within sport. Each tape has its own unique function and action that can aid patients at different stages of recovery. The Complete Taping Handbook is a practical, clear guide to understanding taping, its benefits, best practice, and how to use particular types. It's an essential resource for manual therapists, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports therapists, and students. Use this pioneering text to elevate your practice and unveil the intricacies of taping. Dive into the science and art of taping with this clear and practical guide tailored for manual therapists and students. Armed with their wealth of experience, Calvert-Painter and Allardyce navigate the dynamic world of taping with utmost care and precision. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781805012733

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Taping Handbook (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1805012738
• ISBN 13: 9781805012733
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This is the first book to cover all three types of taping: sports rigid tape, k-tape, and biomechanical tape.

Taping can be used as an excellent companion to standard treatments and within sport. Each tape has its own unique function and action that can aid patients at different stages of recovery.

The Complete Taping Handbook is a practical, clear guide to understanding taping, its benefits, best practice, and how to use particular types. It's an essential resource for manual therapists, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports therapists, and students.

Use this pioneering text to elevate your practice and unveil the intricacies of taping.

About the Authors

Ben Calvert-Painter is an UK Osteopath and Head Presenter with CPD Today. He was co-author of the Gyer book on the Handspring list - Spine and Joint Articulation for Manual Therapists. Ben has been running strapping and taping courses for many years with CPD Today and the course is currently open to all types of manual therapists. He is the first aid champion for Upminster Rugby club and pitch side support. Additional to this he has worked with American Football, semi-professional/professional football and rugby teams being responsible for taping and strapping players. He is also helping Gripit run courses in Europe (Italy, Spain and Germany). He lives in Essex.

Tim Allardyce is a Registered Osteopath and Chartered Physiotherapist with 20 years' experience. Tim is a non-medical prescriber and injection therapist with a keen interest in rehabilitation and digital health. He is a strong advocate of the NHS and currently works in a long covid clinic in Lewisham as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as doing private work. He is also the Owner of Surry Physio and Rehab My Patient.