Main description:

Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation presents taping techniques for use on all body areas in both physical therapy and modified athletic training. This easy-to-use reference contains 50 strap taping techniques with Leukotape that help support or control joint mobility and provide greater stability than other methods of taping. Though the text focuses on strap taping for physical therapy, it also includes a variety of sport-related taping and other techniques used in orthopedic rehabilitation. Many of these techniques can also be used or modified for use with neurological and pediatric patients or clients.

Each taping technique is shown step by step through the use of full-color photographs. In addition, an accompanying DVD provides detailed demonstrations of all tape applications. By referring to more than 200 photos and illustrations with video sequences, readers will experience a dynamic and detailed presentation for learning strap taping techniques.

Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation follows a regional approach in presenting appropriate techniques for injuries and other conditions for the ankle and foot; the knee; the cervical, thoracic, and lumbopelvic area; the shoulder; and the elbow, wrist, and hand. The text includes a discussion of the types of tape currently used in treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and presents theories on effectiveness of taping. It also details taping precautions, supplies, and guidelines for application so that readers can be confident they are applying the appropriate taping methods to suit the needs of their patients, clients, and athletes. In addition to an explanation of taping techniques, the text includes photos and illustrations of anatomical references and landmarks. Readers will find reviews of functional range of motion, current evidence on the efficacy of taping, screening tools used in determining the appropriate technique, alternative bracing techniques, and case studies illustrating the benefits of effective taping.

Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation is an excellent resource for both students and professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training seeking guidance in the proper selection and effective application of strap taping techniques. With full-color photos and video sequences, Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation and the accompanying DVD offer readers a dynamic way to learn and review a range of taping techniques used in treating sport and orthopedic injuries.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Taping

Relationship Between Taping and Anatomy

Types of Tape

Why Strapping Tape?

Taping Guidelines

Taping Application

Documentation

Chapter 2. Ankle and Foot

Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot

Evidence

Orthotics

Evaluation

Techniques

Low Dye

Cross X

Navicular Lift

Subtalar Neutral Stirrup Ankle Support and Modified High Dye

Calcaneus Inversion Glide

Calcaneus: Alternative Technique

Achilles Unloading

Hypermobile Distal Fibula

Hallux Abductovalgus (HAV) Bunion Correction

First Metatarsal-Cuneiform Glide

Fifth Metatarsal Dorsal Glide

Fifth Metatarsal-Cuboid Dorsal and Plantar Glide

Gastrocnemius Unloading

Braces

Case Studies

Chapter 3. The Knee

Anatomy of the Knee

Evidence

Evaluation

Techniques

Patellar Medial Glide (Plus Tilt Corrections)

Patellar Tendon Unloading

Infrapatellar Fat Pad Unloading

Pes Anserinus Bursitis Unloading

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

Proximal Fibular Glide

Tibiofemoral Torsion

Knee Hyperextension Block

Tensor Fascia Lata Glide

Medial Hamstring Unloading

Braces

Case Studies

Chapter 4. The Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbopelvic Area

Anatomy of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbopelvic Area

Evidence

Evaluation

Techniques

Postural Taping: Upper Back, Midback, and Lower Back

Thoracic Vertebra Glide

Rib Support

Low Back Hyperextension Limit

Sacroiliac Approximation

Ilial Shear, Anterior or Posterior

Diamond Box Unloading

Hip and Gluteal Muscle Approximation

Braces

Case Studies

Chapter 5. The Shoulder

Anatomy of the Shoulder

Evidence

Evaluation

Techniques

Postural Upper Back

AC Joint Separation and Clavicle Fracture Correction

AC Joint Blocking (for Subacromial Impingement)

Scapula Position Correction

Inferior Subluxing Shoulder Correction

Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Protection

Braces

Case Studies

Chapter 6. The Elbow, Wrist, and Hand

Anatomy of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand

Evidence

Evaluation

Techniques

Epicondylitis Strapping

Radial Head Glide

Diamond Box Unloading

Ulnar External Rotation Glide

Ulnar Internal Rotation Glide

Elbow Hyperextension Varus or Valgus Laxity Block

Neutral Wrist Strapping

Wrist Flexion or Extension Block

Wrist Pain, Radiocarpal Glide

Fifth Metacarpal Dorsal Glide

Ventral Ulnar Glide

Trapezium Glide

Thumb Block

Braces

Case Studies