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Author Constantinou, Maria, author

Title Therapeutic taping for musculoskeletal conditions / Maria Constantinou
Published Chatswood, NSW ; New York : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (x, 263 pages)
Contents Cover image; Title page; Table of Contents; Copyright; Foreword; Authors; Reviewers; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Introduction to therapeutic taping; What is therapeutic taping?; The evidence-based approach; Outcome measures used in clinical practice pertaining to taping; Anatomy knowledge; Terms and definitions; How this book is structured; Chapter 2: Review of the principles and effects; Introduction; History of therapeutic taping for musculoskeletal conditions in the literature; Literature review of the effects of taping and the current evidence
The intended purposes and possible effects of taping techniquesPain reduction; Proprioception enhancement; Deloading and/or unloading techniques; Psychological effects; The effects of tape on oedema; Kinetic type taping; Characteristics of tape and adhesives; Side-effects of tape; Taping effects by region or condition; Scapula and shoulder; Elbow lateral epicondylalgia; Patellofemoral pain; Ankle sprain prevention; Plantar fasciitis; Summary; Chapter 3: Precautions and preparation procedures; Precautions in taping; Patient warnings and consent; Taping materials
Preparation for tape applicationApplication of tape; Removal of tape; Chapter 4: Upper body; Scapula; Shoulder joint; Elbow joint; Wrist joint; Hand, thumb and finger; Chapter 5: Lower body; Hip joint and buttock; Thigh; Knee joint; Patellofemoral joint (PFJ); Superior and inferior tibiofibular joints; Ankle joint; Foot; Toe; Chapter 6: Spinal conditions of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, pelvis and sacroiliac joint (SIJ); Cervical spine; Thoracic spine; Lumbar spine; Pelvis and sacroiliac joint; Chapter 7: Soft casting techniques; Precautions in soft casting; Patient warning and consent
Preparation and material for soft cast applicationAppendix 1: Summary of the literature relating to techniques described in Chapters 4, 5 and 6; Appendix 2: Patient information sheet; Index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL
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Subject Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Treatment
Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Treatment
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780729579179
0729579174