Kinesiology Taping for Horses

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 The idea behind kinesiology taping is to explain how taping can provide incredible support and stabilisation of ligaments and tendons while simultaneously stretching and flexing like a 'second skin' to allow full range of motion. Taping can also activate or relax muscles, depending on its application. Katja Bredlau-Morich's book focuses on how taping can be used as a part of any equine health care program. The brilliant photographs included in the book demonstrate how and where to apply the tape to achieve the best results. Katja Bredlau-Morich's extensive background in kinesiology taping make Kinesiology Taping for Horses a rich and comprehensive read. Not only is she an expert in the anatomy and biomechanics of horses, but she writes in a way that anyone can easily understand how to adopt her taping techniques. Kinesiology Taping for Horses is written clearly yet is still rich in detail; I read it cover-to-cover in a single sitting and have a new respect for kinesiology taping without feeling bogged down by minutae. A comprehensive guide to this unique modality.... A book like this needs plenty of good photos to illustrate the techniques, and the author delivers.

Katja Bredlau-Morich received certification in animal health from the Institut fur Tierheilkunde in Viernheim, Germany. She is certified in kinesiology taping of horses by the Maia-Medical Group, Germany, and by Equi-Tape (R) 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).

Introduction 1. Where Does Kinesiology Tape Come From? 2. What is Kinesiology Tape Made Of? 3. The Effects of Kinesiology Tape 4. Indications for Equine Kinesiology Taping 5. Contraindications for Equine Kinesiology Taping 6. Preparation and Treatment of the Horse 7. Tips and Tricks for Kinesiology Taping 8. Before Getting Started 9. Muscle Taping 10. Lymphatic Taping 11. Scar Taping 12. Fascia Taping 13. Space Taping 14. Hematoma Taping 15. Stabilization Taping 16. Tendon Taping 17. Cross Tapes 18. Case Studies For More Information Acknowledgements Index