Unlock the Power of Healing with Kinesiology Taping
— A Practical Guide for Therapists, Trainers, and Health Professionals
Whether you're a physiotherapist, sports trainer, medical student, or fitness enthusiast, this comprehensive handbook delivers clear, evidence-based guidance on using kinesiology tape to support injury recovery, pain relief, postural correction, and rehabilitation.
Authored by Dr. P. Ravi Shankar, a seasoned anatomist and physiotherapist with over 18 years of clinical and academic experience, this book is designed with simplicity, accuracy, and hands-on practicality in mind. Each technique is illustrated with step-by-step instructions and enriched with nearly 180 high-quality, clinical photographs, enabling readers to easily understand and apply taping methods with confidence.
Inside, you’ll find:
• Principles of kinesiology taping and muscle anatomy
• Stretch percentages and tape types demystified
• Detailed taping techniques for upper limb, lower limb, spine, and nerve-related conditions
• Clinical insights on taping for pain relief, muscle facilitation, postural rehabilitation, and swelling reduction
• Glossary of essential anatomical and medical terms
Written in easy-to-understand language and avoiding complex jargon, this guide is also accessible for coaches, athletes, and caregivers looking to learn effective, non invasive support methods.
Practical. Illustrative. Evidence-informed.
This is more than a textbook—it's a go-to reference for every therapy room and sports clinic.
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Dr. P. Ravi Shankar
Dr. P. Ravi Shankar, M.Sc. (Neuroscience), B.P.T., is a qualified physiotherapist and anatomist with extensive experience in both clinical practice and medical education. He holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Madras, India, and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India.
With over 18 years of academic and clinical experience, Dr. Ravi Shankar has served as a faculty member in several reputed Dental and physiotherapy institutions, where he taught clinical and surface anatomy along with cadaveric dissection techniques to undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has been an invited speaker at numerous national academic forums and conferences, delivering lectures on kinesiology taping, neural plasticity, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Dr. Ravi Shankar has published widely in reputed peer-reviewed journals on subjects including clinical anatomy, neurorehabilitation, and ergonomics, and has contributed a book chapter to the internationally recognized series Horizons in Neuroscience Research.
He is currently engaged in full-time clinical practice and conducts kinesiology taping workshops through his initiative at Vallalar Physio and Yoga Centre, India. His approach emphasizes patient-centered therapy, functional rehabilitation, and holistic care. His passion for simplifying kinesiology taping techniques and promoting evidence-based practice makes this handbook an ideal resource for physiotherapists, healthcare professionals, sports trainers, and even athletes.
