Description
This is an excellent teaching reference for healthcare professionals, coaches and students. “Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation” is an excellent teaching reference for any health care professional or layperson (e.g. coach or athlete). The text combines both physical therapy taping techniques and modified athletic training taping techniques used on all body areas into one easy-to-use reference guide. The tape application is also demonstrated on the accompanying DVD. In addition to an explanation of taping techniques, the text includes: pictures of useful surface anatomical references and landmarks; a functional range of motion reviews; current evidence supporting the efficacy of taping; screenings used to determine the appropriate taping technique to apply; braces that can simulate or be a substitute for taping; and, sequential photos demonstrating the techniques. This title is featured at sport medicine events throughout the UK and Europe. Mailing of this title is to medicine and rehabilitation professionals. E-mail marketing campaign to contacts interested in medicine and rehabilitation. This title is featured in Human Kinetics’ monthly “Academic E-Newsletter” sent to over 8,000 subscribers. It is also featured on Human Kinetics’ Health & Fitness Blog.
