The Complete Taping Handbook: Biomechanical, Sports Rigid Taping and K-Taping for Manual Therapists - Softcover

Calvert-Painter, Ben; Allardyce, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1805012738 ISBN 13: 9781805012733

Publisher: Handspring Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

This is the first book to cover all three types of manual therapy and sports taping: sports rigid tape, k-tape, and biomechanical tape. It also includes demonstrative photographs, full instructions on best practice, and how and when to use each type of taping.

About this title

About the Authors

Ben Calvert-Painter is an UK Osteopath and Head Presenter with CPD Today. He was co-author of the Gyer book on the Handspring list - Spine and Joint Articulation for Manual Therapists. Ben has been running strapping and taping courses for many years with CPD Today and the course is currently open to all types of manual therapists. He is the first aid champion for Upminster Rugby club and pitch side support. Additional to this he has worked with American Football, semi-professional/professional football and rugby teams being responsible for taping and strapping players. He is also helping Gripit run courses in Europe (Italy, Spain and Germany). He lives in Essex.

Tim Allardyce is a Registered Osteopath and Chartered Physiotherapist with 20 years' experience. Tim is a non-medical prescriber and injection therapist with a keen interest in rehabilitation and digital health. He is a strong advocate of the NHS and currently works in a long covid clinic in Lewisham as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as doing private work. He is also the Owner of Surry Physio and Rehab My Patient.

Edition details

• Publisher: Handspring Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1805012738
• ISBN 13: 9781805012733
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176