Kinesio Taping Lymphoedema and Cronic Swelling
Step-by-step, easy-to-read
Full color instruction 108 common and not-so-common applications associated with lymphoedema, chronic swelling, and scar management.
Most people know very little about lymphoedema, how and why it occurs and what can be done is still a mystery to most. This chronic disease is known to affect more than 12 million men, women, and children worldwide, affects any part of the body, and is why the treatment of this condition is on the mind of every health care professional.
With the introduction of our unique lymphoedema techniques, Kinesio Taping is sweeping the world as an effective and exciting modality that compliments other standard lymphoedema treatments. Kinesio Taping for Lymphoedema and Chronic Swelling will show you step-by-step, easy-to-read, full color instruction of over 108 common and not-so-common applications associated with lymphoedema, chronic swelling, and scar management.
Lymphoedema is caused due to a disruption in the lymphatic system, resulting in obstructed or restricted lymphatic flow, chronic swelling, and pain. Our muscles help us move and also help control the venous circulation and lymph flow.
By utilizing our unique method and applying the Kinesio Tex Tape directly to the skin, the Kinesio Taping Method can assist in the movement of muscles, repositioning of joints, alleviation of pain, but most importantly assist in the lifting or creation of space within the superficial skin decreasing pressure while opening initial lymphatics.
The effect of Kinesio Taping on muscle also improves the efficiency of the deeper lymphatics by allowing maximum contraction and relaxation of a muscle. Kinesio Taping for Lymphoedema and Chronic Swelling is dedicated to those with, those who are at risk, and to those devoted medical professionals who help them live their lives. LI Kinesio Tape has emerged as the rehabilitative taping method within the US and international medical communities.
Kinesio Tape, is an absolute must-have skill for the committed musculoskeletal practitioner. It's easy to learn, requires a minimal initial investment, and is reimbursable with many carriers.
The elastic, latex-free Kinesio Tape takes very little time to apply, is long-lasting (stays on 3-5 days) yet easy to remove, and is suitable for patients of every age or condition.
Kinesio Tape is extremely versatile in its ability to re-educate the neuromuscular system, promote lymphatic flow, reduce pain, enhance performance, prevent injury, and promote injury resolution.
Kinesio Taping is a modality treatment based on the body's own natural healing process
Kinesio Tape corrects muscle function, improves circulation, of blood and lymph, relieving pain, and repositioning the subluxation joints
Kinesio Tape is 140% elasticity, is latex free, and is durable for 3-4 days of use
Kinesio Tape is light and thin and is conformable to the skin
Avoid storing KINESIO TEX tape in high temperature or direct sunlight.
The Kinesio Taping Method involves taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction.
The first Kinesio taping technique gives the practitioner the opportunity to actually give support while maintaining full range of motion, enabling the individual to participate in physical activity with functional assistance.
The second Kinesio taping technique helps prevent overuse or over-contraction and helps provide facilitation of lymph flow 24 hours per day. It is most commonly used in the acute stage of rehabilitation.
Kinesio Tape can be used in conjunction with other therapies, including cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, and electrical stimulation.
Kinesio Taping affects the activation of neurological and circulatory systems. Muscles are not only attributed to the movements of the body but also control the circulation of venous and lymph flows, body temperature, etc. Therefore, the failure of the muscles to function properly induces various kinds of symptoms. Consequently, so much attention was given to the importance of muscle function that the idea of treating the muscles in order to activate the body's own healing process came about. Using an elastic tape, it was discovered that muscles and other tissues could be helped by outside assistance.