K-Taping in Pediatrics : Basics Techniques Indications

Birgit Kumbrink

ISBN 10: 3662465841 / ISBN 13: 9783662465844

Verlag: Springer, Berlin, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Springer, 2015

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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 contentK-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 authorBirgit 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.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9783662465844

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: K-Taping in Pediatrics : Basics Techniques Indications
• Verlag: Springer, Berlin, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Springer
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 3662465841
• ISBN-13: 9783662465844
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zustand: Neu
• Abmessungen: 260B x 195 H x 9 T Millimeter Breite: 260 mm, Höhe: 195 mm, Tiefe: 9 mm
• Gewicht: 390 Gramm

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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

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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.