The Basics of Taping. Treatment and Prevention of Various Diseases and Injuries

About the author

John Langedoen — certified acupuncturist, sports doctor, physiotherapist, Master of Science.

Karin Zertel — physiotherapist with extensive practical experience in manual and craniosacral techniques (Maitland concept), seminar coach trainer.

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Taping is currently a favorite in the world of alternative medicine.

You have probably already seen colorful tapes on your colleagues or acquaintances or learned about them from sports television programs. Now the technique of applying tapes is available not only to athletes.

With step-by-step illustrations and descriptions, you can perform these techniques at home. There is a wide range of indications for tapes, and here are just a few of them: pain, tension, painful muscle fatigue, postural disorders, swelling, sprains, joint injuries, "weak" ligaments, prevention of sports injuries, joint stabilization, joint arthrosis, menstrual cycle disorders, migraine, "teeth grinding".

Do you already walk with "colorful tapes" on your arms or legs? Or have you seen them on a friend or colleague? Have you been recommended to try taping? Or have you long known about it from television shows, or even use it during sports?

Regardless of whether you are familiar with taping or not, this book will open up the possibilities for its independent use. There is a wide range of indications for tapes, and here are just a few of them: pain, tension, painful muscle fatigue, postural disorders, swelling, sprains, joint injuries, "weak" ligaments, prevention of sports injuries, joint stabilization, joint arthrosis, menstrual cycle disorders, migraine, "teeth grinding".

If you have new pains that you have never had before and cannot explain their origin, you should consult a doctor first. Do not experiment with unfamiliar and unexplained ailments.

Attention! The information contained in the book cannot replace a doctor's consultation. Before taking any recommended actions, you should consult a specialist.