This practical guide uses full-color photos and video clips to demonstrate the application of kinesiology tape to treat each individual area of pain and dysfunction. The text offers examples of injuries common to each area of pain and the subsequent variations in taping applications.

Chapter 1. Overview of Kinesiology Taping Introduction History of Kinesiology Taping Kinesiology Taping Method Comparison of Kinesiology Tape vs. Conventional Athletic Tape Tape Adhesion Types of Kinesiology Tape How Does Kinesiology Taping Work? How to Use and Apply Kinesiology Tape Benefits of Kinesiology Taping Summary of the Uses for Kinesiology Taping Precautions/Contraindications for Kinesiology Taping Kinesiology Taping Applications The Colored “Stars” Taping and Fascial TissueChapter 2. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Lower Limbs Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Pain/ Fat Pad Syndrome Ankle Inversion Sprain/ Peroneal Muscle Strain Ankle Inversion Sprain/Peroneal Stabilization Self-Taping for an Ankle Sprain Achilles Tendinopathy Self-Taping for the Achilles Tendon Calf Strain Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome/Posterior Compartment Syndrome (Shin Splints) Anterior Tibialis Tendinopathy/Anterior Compartment SyndromeChapter 3. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Knee Joint General Knee Pain/Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Full Knee Taping: PFPS/Patellar Tendinopathy/Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease/Bursitis Knee Malalignment Taping Technique Lateral Knee Pain: Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome/Lateral Meniscus/Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Medial Knee Pain: Medial Collateral Ligament/Medial MeniscusChapter 4. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Anterior/Posterior Thigh Hamstring Tightness/Fatigue Hamstring Strain Rectus Femoris Strain Adductor StrainChapter 5. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Lower Back, Trunk, and Pelvis Gluteal and Piriformis Pain Lumbar Spine Pathology Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Strain Rib/Intercostal PainChapter 6. Kinesiology Taping for the Upper Back, Neck, and Chest Mid-Thoracic and Rhomboid Pain Posterior Cervical Pain Cervical Spine: Levator Scapulae/Upper Trapezius Strain Postural Taping Pectoral StrainChapter 7. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Upper Limbs Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Supraspinatus, Bursitis, and Infraspinatus Pain Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain Biceps: Long Head and Short HeadChapter 8. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Forearm, Hand, and Wrist Lateral Epicondylitis: Tennis Elbow Medial Epicondylitis and Ulnar Nerve: Golfer’s Elbow Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Intersection Syndrome and De Quervain’s Tendinosis Osteoarthritis (OA) of the First Carpometacarpal (CMC) JointChapter 9. Kinesiology Taping Techniques to Control Edema (Swelling) Lymphatic System Ankle Edema Knee Edema Hematoma/Edema of the Thigh Forearm Edema Shoulder Edema