K-Taping in Pediatrics Basics Techniques Indications

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 an...

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Main Author: Kumbrink, Birgit
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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
Physical Description:VIII, 148 p online resource
ISBN:9783662465851