Kinesiology Taping for Horses: The Complete Guide to Taping for Equine Health, Fitness and Performance

Kinesiology taping on human athletes is all the rage: widely used by physical therapists, chiropractors, and personal trainers, we see it on Olympians, runners, basketball players—on amateurs and professionals. The idea behind taping is that it provides incredible support and stabilization of ligaments and tendons while simultaneously stretching and flexing like a “second skin” to allow full range of motion. It can also activate or relax muscles, depending on its application. Our equine athletes can benefit hugely from taping techniques, and this terrific guidebook provides the ultimate reference for understanding both the uses of kinesiology tape and its numerous applications. With hundreds of color photographs and step-by-step instructions for the do-it-yourselfer, equine physiotherapist Katja Bredlau-Morich explains the following forms of kinesiology taping:




Muscle • Lymphatic • Scar • Fascia • Space • Hematoma • Stabilization • Tendon • Cross




In addition, numerous case studies demonstrate how taping can change your horse's life, keeping him pain-free and performing his best for years to come.

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Kinesiology Taping for Horses: The Complete Guide to Taping for Equine Health, Fitness and Performance

Kinesiology taping on human athletes is all the rage: widely used by physical therapists, chiropractors, and personal trainers, we see it on Olympians, runners, basketball players—on amateurs and professionals. The idea behind taping is that it provides incredible support and stabilization of ligaments and tendons while simultaneously stretching and flexing like a “second skin” to allow full range of motion. It can also activate or relax muscles, depending on its application. Our equine athletes can benefit hugely from taping techniques, and this terrific guidebook provides the ultimate reference for understanding both the uses of kinesiology tape and its numerous applications. With hundreds of color photographs and step-by-step instructions for the do-it-yourselfer, equine physiotherapist Katja Bredlau-Morich explains the following forms of kinesiology taping:




Muscle • Lymphatic • Scar • Fascia • Space • Hematoma • Stabilization • Tendon • Cross




In addition, numerous case studies demonstrate how taping can change your horse's life, keeping him pain-free and performing his best for years to come.

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Kinesiology Taping for Horses: The Complete Guide to Taping for Equine Health, Fitness and Performance

Kinesiology Taping for Horses: The Complete Guide to Taping for Equine Health, Fitness and Performance

by Katja Bredlau-Morich
Kinesiology Taping for Horses: The Complete Guide to Taping for Equine Health, Fitness and Performance

Kinesiology Taping for Horses: The Complete Guide to Taping for Equine Health, Fitness and Performance

by Katja Bredlau-Morich
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Kinesiology taping on human athletes is all the rage: widely used by physical therapists, chiropractors, and personal trainers, we see it on Olympians, runners, basketball players—on amateurs and professionals. The idea behind taping is that it provides incredible support and stabilization of ligaments and tendons while simultaneously stretching and flexing like a “second skin” to allow full range of motion. It can also activate or relax muscles, depending on its application. Our equine athletes can benefit hugely from taping techniques, and this terrific guidebook provides the ultimate reference for understanding both the uses of kinesiology tape and its numerous applications. With hundreds of color photographs and step-by-step instructions for the do-it-yourselfer, equine physiotherapist Katja Bredlau-Morich explains the following forms of kinesiology taping:




Muscle • Lymphatic • Scar • Fascia • Space • Hematoma • Stabilization • Tendon • Cross




In addition, numerous case studies demonstrate how taping can change your horse's life, keeping him pain-free and performing his best for years to come.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781570768613
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Publication date: 01/16/2018
Pages: 202
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Katja Bredlau-Morich received certification in animal health from the Institut für Tierheilkunde in Viernheim, Germany. She is certified in kinesiology taping of horses by the Maia-Medical Group, Germany, and by Equi-Tape® in the United States, and has provided physiotherapy and taping services for horses in both countries. She currently lives in Rodgau, Germany, where she operates Horse-Wellness, LLC (www.horse-wellness.com).

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 Where Does Kinesiology Tape Come From? 6

2 What Is Kinesiology Tape Made Of? 12

3 The Effects of Kinesiology Tape 18

4 Indications for Equine Kinesiology Taping 26

5 Contraindications for Equine Kinesiology Taping 30

6 Preparation and Treatment of the Horse 30

7 Tips and Tricks for Kinesiology Taping 40

8 Before Getting Started 52

9 Muscle Taping 60

10 Lymphatic Taping 68

11 Scar Taping 76

12 Fascia Taping 84

13 Space Taping 90

14 Hematoma Taping 96

15 Stabilization Taping 100

16 Tendon Taping 106

17 Cross Tapes 114

18 Case Studies 118

For More Information 137

Acknowledgments 139

Index 141

Interviews


“As soon as my own horse was walking around the arena sporting colorful stripes, people started asking me about kinesiology taping, and I started explaining how it worked and how to do it. Interest in kinesiology taping is huge.” —Katja Bredlau-Morich, Equine Physiotherapist

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