The Kinesio Taping® Method can be used for equine and canine rehabilitation, postural changes, musculoskeletal issues, and with complementary therapies.
The Kinesio Taping® Canine for Dog Lovers books discusses what to look for and describes symptoms to help a dog owner quickly discover the best Certified Kinesio TapingTM application to use. Included are clearly written, step by step directions and detailed illustrations to help dog owners easily apply Kinesio Taping® canine applications to the target areas. Always consider the history or circumstances surrounding the appearance of pain or injury. Always talk with your veterinarian and discuss your dog’s health and needs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction by Dr Kase
Chapter 1: Kinesio Taping for Dogs
Canine Skin
Observation
Canine Symptoms & Taping Guidelines
Cutting Kinesio Tape & Kinesio Tape Removal
Kinesio Canine Tape
Basic Canine Anatomy
Chapter 2: Introduction to Kinesio Taping
Chapter 3: Canine Nutrition
Chapter 3: Kinesio Canine Applications
Forelimb Injury (monkey or pin muscle longhead triceps)
Biceps Tendon Torn or Detached (transverse humeral ligament)
Biceps Muscle at the Shoulder Torn or Detached
Insertion of Biceps Brachii Torn
Origin or insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis
Pectoralis
Chest Wall
Abdominal Muscle
Sartorius Muscle Damage
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Gracilis Muscle
The Origin of Biceps Brachii Inflammation
Insertion of Biceps Brachii Detached Tendon
Foreleg Damage Impacting Paw Flexion
Flexor Muscle
Long Extensor Muscle of Digits Tendon
Achilles Tendon
From Fibular Tarsal Bone of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Collateral Ligament
Meniscus
Patellar Dislocation
Hip Dysplasia – “Jellyfish”
Femur Head Necrosis
Slipped Disk
Broken Sesamoid Bone
Stenosis (spinal canal)
Stenosis for a Larger Dog
Whiplash
Whiplash for a Larger Dog
Abnormal Curvature of the Spine
Round Back (spine curvature due to aging)
Sinus Pressure
Sun Protection for Light-Nosed Dog
Glossary
