A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping (With DVD) Paperback – July 1, 2014

I've used kinesiology tape for some time now (to address issues resulting from various sports injuries). I ran across one of John Gibbons on taping for issues resulting from an ankle (inversion) sprain. Using that video, I modified my approach taping to JG's method which works quite well for me because it also supports my foot (medial cuneiform - cartilage damage) and arch. Owing to the effectiveness technique described in the video, I purchased this book with the accompanying CD.The book provides kinesio taping for various problems. I also appreciated his discussion of the origination and development of elastic tapes and techniques which are very different than strapping techniques which are too restrictive for my needs. The book is concise, easy to understand, and hits the mark. The DVD is a reflection of the book with companion videos - It's basic, clear, and effective. I would absolutely recommend this purchase to friends and family.The only reason this purchase doesn't get five stars is that the DVD is burned for use in UK (Region 2) and will not play on most DVDs and/or PCs designed for the US (Region 1). It's an easy problem to overcome (if you have a PC) and understand the problem, but I think that fact should have been mentioned in the product description. I live in the US and was aggravated until I remembered I had the same problem (years back) with a DVD my sister-in-law brought back from a trip to see her family in Australia (in yet another DVD region). If you have a PC, just use software that can read can read Region 2 DVDs (which is not typically because pre-loaded OEM software is only licensed for the Region 1 (US & Canada). I use VLC (free) which I also happen to use on my android handheld to listen to audiobooks. (I'm not trying to pitch VLC per se ... I'm just stating how I view my DVD from this book.)

Th e DVD that was included with the book did not work on my DVD player. Just kept flashing "Disc Error". I am very disappointed because I specifically ordered the book because of the disc. Would love to get another in exchange for this non working disc.I do enjoy the book as it has a lot of great information. To return the disc is far to complicated and time consuming.

Good book for basic taping for anyone who has no training on it and just needs to learn basics for taping up someone. Would still recommend going thru training to learn more ins and outs of taping. But his helps get you thru the basics. Pictures are very helpful whereas the description was a little confusing.

I was told that application of kinesiology is complex and I need to attend a 3-day course followed by a certification exam. But I only need to know how to apply tape for my knees, not for commercial purposes. I bought this book and it served the purpose well. Clear pictures and explanations. I highly recommend it.

This book for Kinesiology taping is an excellent reference source. It is very detailed with pictures & illustrations which are very easy to follow. I highly recommend this book for anyone who needs guidance when learning to use sports tape or a "seasoned" veteran that needs a refresher course.

I found this to be an interesting study book and DVD(make sure to get the copy that has the DVD with it) on the subject that is hard to find. I found the techniques to work on me and are very well described. The only hard thing thing finding the tape to use from time to time.

Very good gives you excellent support on tired ligaments

Comprehensive without being to wordy.Great to teaching athletic teen to care for herself.

Brilliant easy to follow colour diagrams for a beginner likeMyself. Provides the rational for different types of sizing and stretching so worth buying to read before you commit to the tape

It is not sufficient to learn application of Kinesiology band taping .Disappointed

Very clear and well illustrated. More for the practitioner or someone who has a problem that the book addresses. As a Personal Trainer this was right up my street.

Very simply written, which makes it really accessible, and easy to dip into when in a hurry to find an applicable technique. Good value for money as a reference manual for any K taping therapist. John really gets to the essence these days.

I GET THE OCCASIONAL TAE KWON DO INJURY AND AM ALWAYS LOOKING AT REDUCING THE RECOUPERATION TIMES. VERY USEFUL - DID NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE SUBJECT BUT IT HAS HELPED. THANK YOU.