Functional taping is now recognised as a skill which is essential for those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and many other conditions such as muscle imbalances, unstable joints and neural control. This exceptional new Pocketbook of Taping Techniques is the replacement for the highly successful text which was also edited by Rose Macdonald. It incorporates all the basic techniques vital to the practice of good taping but also includes chapters on new evidence-based procedures written by experts from around the world. To aid in the development of these techniques, this pocketbook demonstrates many new methods which may be used as indicated or modified to suit the clinical situation. Structured by body region with highly-illustrated descriptions of relevant taping techniquesCovers all aspects of functional tapingNew techniques to alter muscle activity and proprioception based on scientific evidenceHandy, portable size for easy reference in the field

The application of tape by physiotherapists can be a useful adjunct in the treatment of soft tissue injuries as well as in the protection of healthy tissue in, for example, contact sports. The first section of this practical handbook deals with the objectives, functions, materials and theory behind taping techniques. The second section covers the techniques themselves with contributions from around the world.