Kinesio® Medical Taping for the Mature Adult is a hands-on book designed for general use; it is intended for older active adults, their families, and also includes helpful applications for caregivers and their patients. The applications are explained as simply as possible so it will be easy for those that may have never tried Kinesio Tape or the Kinesio Taping Method to try these applications. The hope is that many will benefit from this book and be able to try Kinesio Taping to be released from pain, stay active or deal with the chronic conditions that come with aging.
Kinesio Medical Taping For The Mature Adult, is 142 pages, fully illustrated with easy-to-understand step by step instructions for 27 taping applications which are organized by relatable and real-life scenarios of mobility and discomfort issues, such as “I Can’t walk continuously for more than 15 minutes” or “I can’t cross the street like I used too”.
A very special thank you to Dr. Kenzo Kase for this book, Kinesio® Medical Taping for the Mature Adult. This book is based on the foundational principals of Kinesio® Taping, as well as some of his new concepts from Kinesio Medical Taping which he uses to address more complicated issues and conditions, including pain, trauma and postsurgical recovery. In this book Dr Kase introduces some of his newest Kinesio Medical Taping applications. KMT™ provides an advanced level of Kinesio Taping. These techniques were formulated in a clinical environment to support active older adults in addition to improving patient outcomes in palliative care.
About this book - Dr Kase Said, “I have long been aware that skin and subcutaneous tissue are related to health and diseases in the human body. Recently, papers and research supporting this concept have been released. Looking at those research papers, and could not help but think “Ah, as I expected,” and “Thank you for saying so.” I am glad but sometimes regret the time it took. At the same time, my Kinesio Taping Method has also evolved.”
For several decades, Dr Kase has been utilizing the Kinesio Taping Method to improve patient outcomes, reduce pain, and prevent injury. Today Kinesio Taping is widely used around the world and the science keeps evolving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Abbrev.):
- Kinesio Medical Taping Wisdom Mandala 1
- Introduction 3
- Up to Date Kinesio Taping Concepts vary widely 4
- Author: Dr. Kenzo Kase 5
- How this book is organized 10
- CHAPTER 1: Basic Mechanisms:
- CHAPTER 2: How to apply Kinesio Taping 19
- Cutting Kinesio Applications 27
- Tape that is difficult to remove 31
- Do not crush 32
- CHAPTER 3: Considerations to prevent deterioration
- CHAPTER 4: Lets Get Started Taping:
- SECTION 1: “I cannot get across the street fast enough during the green light.”
- SECTION 2: “Cannot walk continuously for more than 15 minutes.”
- SECTION 3: “Slip and stumble while walking in the house.”
- SECTION 4: “It is hard to walk while carrying shoulder bag.”
- SECTION 5: “On stairs, one must grip the handrail and pause frequently.”
- SECTION 6: “Cannot put socks on one foot while standing.
- SECTION 7: “Difficulty completing menial tasks accompanied by discomfort and sluggishness.”
- SECTION 8: Additional Taping Applications: “I use multiple taping applications every day.
- SECTION 9: Taping for Various Symptoms Against Aging.
- ADDITIONAL TAPING:
- Measures Against Dementia 56
- Measures Against Arthritis 58
- Measures against spinal canal stenosis 64
- Measures against digestive organ dysfunction 66
- Constipation Measures 68
- Measures against diabetes 69
- Itching Measures 71
- High Blood Preassure Measures 73
- Measures for High Blood Pressure 74
- Measures against dysphagia 76
- Skin darkness, bedsores 78
- CHAPTER 4: Step-by-step: Kinesio Taping
- CHAPTER 5: Self taping application instructions 119
- GlOSSARY of terms and definitions 139
- KINESIO TEX LIGHT TOUCH+: Product information 142
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