@article{752569, author = {Kumbrink, Birgit.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/752569}, title = {K-taping in pediatrics basics - techniques - indications / [electronic resource] :}, abstract = {K-Taping - now with options for the treatment of children Already integrated successfully in competitive sports, medical treatment and rehabilitation programs, K-Taping therapy offers physical, occupational and speech therapists a wide range of options for the treatment of infants, small children and younger patients. K-Taping can now be integrated into pediatric physiotherapy and speech therapy, aiding in the treatment of a range of conditions including postural defects, deformities of the feet and dysphagia. About the content K-Taping in theory - The properties, function and mode of action of elastic K-Tape - The effects of K-Tape therapy - The fundamentals of K-Tape application - The specifics of K-taping therapy for children - Contraindications K-Taping in practice - The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction and lymph applications) including common indications in children, and practical examples - The appropriate technique for more than 50 medical indications - Step by step guidance with photo series, practical tips and alternative applications About the author Birgit Kumbrink, founder and medical director of the international K-Taping Academy, Dortmund, Germany and one of the most experienced users and teachers of the treatment method internationally. The course companion and practical manual - for therapists, midwives and pediatricians.}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46585-1}, recid = {752569}, pages = {1 online resource (viii, 148 pages) :}, }