Kinesiology Taping the Essential Step-by-Step Guide

Includes 70 proven tape applications for more than 160 ailments and conditions, with step-by-step color photographs.

Taping can be an effective and simple way to treat a variety of conditions like muscle pain, bruising, sore muscles, bad posture, swelling, strains, sprains, arthritic conditions, menstrual complaints, headaches and even sinusitis. Proper application can help the body rest and heal naturally, reduce inflammation, increase circulation and allow appropriate movements. Used by millions of people worldwide, these effective techniques can reduce pain while increasing mobility.

Kinesiology Taping includes 70 proven tape applications for more than 160 ailments and conditions with step-by-step color photographs and instructions for taping yourself or others. With handy charts, graphs and listings, self-treatment, regeneration and prevention for almost any complaint is just a roll of tape away.

John Langendoen, MSc, has a master's degree in pain management and a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy. He is an active proponent of self-taping, and over the last 5 years he has been conducting seminars, presentations and workshops on the subject throughout the world, including North America.

Karin Sertel is a physical therapist and experienced Hand, Manual (Maitland Concept) and Cranio-Sacral Therapist for both children and adults. For over 30 years, she has been a huge advocate of self-therapy for her hand patients, and self-taping has become a major component of her hand rehabilitation approach.