An Illustrated Guide to Taping Techniques: Principles and Practice (Book with DVD)

by Hewetson, Thomas John

• ISBN13: 9780723434825
• ISBN10: 0723434824
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-01
• Publisher: MOSBY-YEAR BOOK INC

Summary

This successful and acclaimed guide has now been fully updated and expanded in its second edition. Injuries arre a constant problem in sporting life and often require immediate, on-the-spot action ot alleviate pain and limit further damage. this book addresses the two most essential elements of effective taping - reconition of injuries and applicaiton of tehcniquees.Accessible, portable and easy to use, the book is organized into two sections: the first covers taping supplies and their use, taping objectives, guidelines, basic pathology and key taping strategies; the second shows taping techniques in precise, step-by-step stages illustrated by color photographs. Techniques are further illustrated by physical demonstration in the DVD accompanying the book.Good taping is a matter of practice, but this book goes further than simply showing HOW to tape - it explores the reasons WHY we tape, and the therapeutic effect it has on the physiology, neurophysiology, biomechanics, neuromusculoskeletal system and psychology of an individual. The possible adverse reactions to these systems are also covered, as well as dermatological adverse reactions. Easy to use, step-by-step pictorial presentation Demonstrates techniques to provide immediate pain relief as well as the best environment for healing Includes detailed charts to help identify the injury and select the most appropriate taping tehcnique Illustrates and clarifies basic soft-tissue anatomy and physiology Portable, on-field manual Describes selection and use of taping material New color photographs and anatomical illustrations DVD with videoclips of taping techniques

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. viii
Forewords	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Principles
Taping Supplies	p. 9
Recommended supplies	p. 9
Optional supplies	p. 18
Taping Objectives	p. 19
Tape versus brace	p. 19
Purposes and benefits	p. 20
How long can you leave tape on for?	p. 20
Pretaping considerations	p. 21
Posttaping considerations	p. 22
General Guidelines For Taping	p. 25
Preapplication checklist	p. 27
Application checklist	p. 29
Postapplication checklist	p. 31
Basic Pathology	p. 33
Sprains chart	p. 36
Strains chart	p. 37
Contusions chart	p. 38
Key Taping Techniques	p. 41
Anchors	p. 43
Stirrups	p. 44
Vertical strips	p. 45
'Butterfly' or Check-rein	p. 46
Locks	p. 47
Figure of eight	p. 48
Compression strips	p. 49
Closing-up strips	p. 50
Practice
Foot And Ankle	p. 53
Toe sprain	p. 57
Longitudinal arch sprain	p. 62
Ankle sprain: prophylactic	p. 68
Ankle sprain: contusion: acute	p. 76
Ankle sprain rehabilitation - basic lateral	p. 82
Ankle sprain rehabilitation - adaptation strips	p. 93
Fanned stirrups	p. 94
Heel locking figure of eight	p. 96
Reverse figure of eight	p. 100
Ankle sprain: advanced techniques for isolated ligaments	p. 102
Anterior talo-fibular	p. 104
Calcaneo-fibular	p. 106
Posterior talo-fibular	p. 108
Deltoid	p. 110
Anterior inferior tibio-fibular	p. 112
Calf contusion/strain	p. 114
Achilles tendonitis/strain	p. 124
Peroneus longus tendonitis/strain	p. 125
Tibialis posterior tendonitis/strain	p. 129
Knee And Thigh	p. 143
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)	p. 146
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)	p. 149
Patello-femoral pain	p. 150
Quadricpes contusion	p. 150
Adductor strain	p. 162
Shoulder And Elbow	p. 167
Acromioclavicular joint	p. 174
Elbow hyperextension	p. 181
Wrist And Hand	p. 187
Wrist hyperextension	p. 197
Thumb sprain	p. 204
Finger sprain	p. 209
Epilogue	p. 211
Glossary	p. 215
Bibliography	p. 217
List of T.E.S.T.S. charts with page numbers	p. 218
Index	p. 219@@@@@@@@@
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