Product Description

The main uses of taping in sports are for selective protection, support and offloading, and in the case of some existing injuries, the deliberate limitation of joint mobility to help avoid further injury. The advantages of taping over complete rest are well documented - metabolic activity in the area concerned can be maintained at a high level, largely avoiding unwanted wastage of muscle tissue, as well as playing an important role in the prevention of further injury. "Sports Taping" provides expert information on all aspects of taping, from basic knowledge to its advantages and effects. It also looks at taping for specific areas of the body - the upper extremities, the lower extremities, and the trunk.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #177507 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 126 pages

About the Author
Andreas Schur has run a highly successful sports medicine practice for over 15 years. He has also written articles on sports injuries for numerous specialist publications.

Customer Reviews

Basic taping techniques only
Good reference for basic techniques but not suitable for more more complex injuries that can be supported with tape. Disappointing for price and not really what I was looking for.

Great illustrations and descriptions for anyone wanting to learn basic taping techniques.