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2 David Blow

4 Introduction

5 Case 1: Application of NeuroMuscular

Taping to Cardiology In-Patients

8 Case 2: NeuroMuscular Taping in the

Treatment of Hematoma

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Case 3: Treatment of Rotator Cuff
Impingement Syndrome Using the
NeuroMuscular Taping Technique

15 Case 4: The Application of NeuroMuscular Taping in

Patients with Tibial Plateau Fracture and MCL Tear

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T he history of therapeutic bandaging dates back 2,500 years

to Greek Empire. The famous episode occurs in the Iliad where
Achilles bandages Patroclus arm and dresses his wounds.
Bandaging or dressing is, by definition, the application of
bandages or dressings over an injured area to limit the damage,
range of movement and encourage healing.
Over the past thirty years, different non-elastic and elastic
bandaging techniques have been developed in different parts
of the world, yet all of these methods are rooted in the same
concept: the application of compression to different parts
of the body. It wasnt until the 1970s that new techniques
appeared, used mainly in sports, which involved application of
an elastic adhesive tape at various tension levels. Again, the
stimulus imparted is compression. Since 2003, I developed
the NeuroMuscular decompressive and compressive taping
technique concepts that set this technique apart from other
types of taping and bandaging. Indeed, this has become an
innovative rehabilitation technique, based on a specific line of
clinical reasoning and a new method of application.

NeuroMuscular Taping (NMTConcept) is a biomechanical

treatment system that exploits compressive and decompressive
stimuli to obtain beneficial effects on the musculoskeletal,
vascular, lymphatic and neurological systems: each application
has clear clinical and rehabilitative objectives. Correct tape
application causes folds in the skin to form during body movement. These folds facilitate lymphatic drainage,
encourage blood flow, reduce pain and improve posture by increasing muscle and joint range of motion.

By focusing on specific clinical situations as they progress through the acute and post-acute to functional stages
during rehabilitation, the resulting therapeutic system is a simple and highly functional method for optimizing
treatment outcomes. This technique works toward the achievement of the following objectives: normalization
of range of motion, reduction of pain, increase in patient autonomy and biomechanical treatment for reducing
inflammation. NMTConcept offers medical and rehabilitation professionals an added resource for optimizing
patient response, reducing rehabilitation times and improving the quality of life of the recovering individuals.

NeuroMuscular Taping is a non-invasive and non-pharmacological method that, through the application of
adhesive elastic tape with specific mechanical and elastic properties, provides mechanical stimulation capable
of creating space within tissue. This space promotes cell metabolism, activates the bodys natural healing
mechanisms and normalizes neuromuscular proprioception. For these reasons, NeuroMuscular Taping has in
recent years achieved significant results in post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation of
stroke patients, and the treatment of spinal trauma and neurodegenerative diseases. The high level of positive
results achieved places NeuroMuscular Taping at the cutting edge of new therapeutic techniques.
In 2012 I established the NeuroMuscular Taping Institute LLC in the US to offer continuing education in medicine
for professionals in the USA. The NeuroMuscular Taping Institute was first founded in 2003 in Italy and is
headquartered in Rome. It offers 18 different training programs in continuing medicine, together with the Italian
Health Ministry, which are now available here in the US. The Institute and programs are all quality certified
ISO 9001/2008 for ongoing rehabilitation education worldwide, Certification N IT.238071. The Institute offers
a quarterly journal and continual updating of course material as well collaborating with hospitals and clinic
research projects. Collaboration between European and American hospitals in research projects is a major
objective of the Institutes activity. While volunteer PT and OT International training programs started in 2011 future
projects will be enhancing collaboration with African states in pediatrics, neurologic, orthopedic and post-surgery
rehabilitation projects.

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THE INSTITUTE OFFERS COURSES IN THE AREA OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR
PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE MEDICAL AND HEALTH AREA. COURSES COVER THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Activities that enhance knowledge and skill in examination, evaluation, prognosis and planning,
intervention, re-examination, prevention and improving outcomes in physical therapy
Clinical interventions and evidence based models improving results in rehabilitation and physical therapy

The founding passion of the Institute is to provide medical professionals working in rehabilitation with innovative
and effective treatment protocol skills that improve patients overall treatment results and their quality of life.

Through the Institute my objective is to help you maintain high quality and improve short and long term
rehabilitative care.

To do so, the main job is based on developing clear teaching guidelines within our educational program. Our goal is
to ensure apprehension and learning of this technique, giving health professionals and therapists the best skills
possible. Codified therapeutic procedures may be inserted into the health sector whether they are in hospitals,
clinics, or private practices to promote functional recovery, rehabilitation and improve quality life care.

As outlined in our NeuroMuscular Taping Mission Statement the NeuroMuscular Taping Institute is committed to
creating innovative therapeutic programs to help medical rehabilitation treatment services offer the best therapy
possible.

As anyone who works in medicine, your goal is to improve patients overall treatment results and quality of life.
Therefore our primary objective is to provide medical education to maintain high quality standards and to improve
short- and long-term rehabilitative care. The NMT Rehabilitation Treatment Protocols are becoming mainstream
therapy in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation.

David Blow

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NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING
The NeuroMuscular Taping Institute is a result of a continuing passion for providing medical
professionals working in rehabilitation with innovative and effective treatment protocols and
skills that improve patients overall treatment results and quality of life. The institute was founded
in 2003 in Italy and its headquarters are in Rome. It currently provides many ongoing courses in
continuing education in rehabilitation. In 2011, over 1,400 physiotherapists and MDs were taught
in Italian hospitals, universities and private clinics. Because the NeuroMuscular Taping Concept
(NMTConcept) is widely accepted and applied by hospitals as well as private practices, it was
decided to establish a US branch in 2012 to introduce the NMTConcept to medical professionals
in the US to meet the needs of patients undergoing rehabilitation. This journal is the first of a
quarterly edition, covering case studies and clinical trials of the NeuroMuscular Taping concept.

MISSION STATEMENT PHILOSOPHY

At the NeuroMuscular Taping Institute, we are
committed to creating innovative continuing
education programs to help medical treatment
rehabilitation services offer the best therapy
possible. Our goal is to improve patients overall
treatment results and quality of life by using
our treatment protocols to minimize patients
rehabilitation time, reduce pain, and enable
patients to achieve active and healthy lifestyles.
Our primary objective is to provide medical
education to maintain high quality standards and
to improve short- and long-term rehabilitative
care. Our varied education program together
with our teaching professionals will guide
medical staff in gaining new treatment skills.
The programs are designed to ensure that
professional therapists acquire the best skills
possible.
Our philosophy is to use clear and comprehensive
educational programs to offer NeuroMuscular
Taping as a flexible technique that can be
integrated with many other neurological and
physical therapies, such as PNF, osteopathy,
chiropractic, occupational therapies, and all types
of therapeutic exercise and manual therapies.
NeuroMuscular Taping is a method of treatment
developed in Italy that has successfully been used
in hospitals and clinics by doctors and therapists
specializing in post-operative, orthopedic,
oncological, and neurological care of patients as
well as in sports medicine.

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APPLICATION OF NEU- As the underlying principles for applying

RO-MUSCULAR TAPING NeuroMuscular Taping are ever more clearly
established and its actual efficacy corroborated,
TO CARDIOLOGY proven techniques are being applied to new
clinical cases with confidence of attaining positive
IN-PATIENTS outcomes. Results were immediate, particularly
in view of the fact that heparinoids were not
Stefano della Foglia administered to the patients. Exceeding all
Physiotherapist, Don Gnocchi Foundation expectations, scar formation benefited from the
Milan, Italy application of NeuroMuscular taping, augmenting
7/3/2010 the renewal process of the skin.
Here, we are documenting two applications on
two male patients, both over sixty years of age.
OBJECTIVES The men had both undergone the same type of
surgical procedure. Both were hospitalized in our
department, which specializes in cardiological
This article presents an initial experience of the rehabilitation in general and post-operative
efficacy of NeuroMuscular Taping with a cardiology rehabilitation in particular. Both patients had
patient with reference to the reabsorption of undergone a double bypass, entailing a prior
large-scale hematomas in a short time. The cases saphenectomy of the lower right leg. This
referred to concern inpatients at the Cardiology operation involves an incision along the medial
Department at the S. Maria Nascente Center of Don part of the leg starting from the middle third of the
Carlo Gnocchi Foundation in Milan, with the Chief thigh and arriving at the distal third of the limb.
Physician being Doctor M. Ferratini.
Figure 1: Patient 1
1st Application

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The fourth application was made on the day

preceding discharge from the ward. Its purpose was
to ensure that the draining effect of NeuroMuscular
Taping would continue, completely resolving the
hematoma. In conclusion, we can assert that the
use of NeuroMuscular Taping offers a non-invasive
FIGURE 2: PATIENT 1 therapy that is well tolerated by patients while
9 DAYS LATER, BETWEEN THE SECOND clearly reducing the time spans for reabsorption of
AND THIRD APPLICATIONS hematomas and edemas.

Following this operation, the medical indication

was for application of NeuroMuscular taping to
deal with hematoma affecting the whole leg. This FIGURE 3: PATIENT 2
was much more pronounced in the second case, 1ST APPLICATION, MAY 26TH, 2009
while the first presented a significant concentration
of blood in the distal third of the thigh, centred on
the anserine bursa, around 20 cm from the start
of the incision. Both patients complained that this
leg felt very heavy and that they were limited in
their walking, like having a wedge in your knee.
They also complained of pain, although this was
bearable.

The first application of NeuroMuscular taping was

made with the leg as extended as possible. The skin
had a shiny and taut appearance and it was not
possible to manually stretch it any further. However,
stretching was easily performed during subsequent
applications, as both the edema and the hematoma
had been clearly reduced.

On the third application, the patients described a

clear sensation of wellbeing in the leg, which by
now was no longer causing problems during normal
walking; the limb felt free and light.

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Figure 4: Patient 2 Figure 5: Patient 2

2nd Application, May 29th, 2009 June 2nd, 2009

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NEUROMUSCULAR
TAPING IN THE
TREATMENT OF
HEMATOMA
David Blow
NeuroMuscular Taping Institute
Rome, Italy

5/31/2011

CAUSES OF HEMATOMA ARE:

I n most cases, trauma that ruptures capillary iron ions and devoid of oxygen, therefore ideal sites
vessels with hematoma as a consequence for infection and the spread of bacteria. The same
A consequence of surgery hematoma obstructs inflammatory cells, reducing
Hemorrhagic diseases, especially those involving the ability of phagocytes and other antibacterial
alteration of coagulation factors, can typically processes to access the trauma site. When a
cause hematoma among clinical symptoms hematoma is extensive, surgical emptying may be
When the hematoma cannot be traced back to required to avoid infection.
trauma, other possible causes are: capillary
fragility, blood coagulation disorders, leukemia and
ongoing therapy using anticoagulant drugs
TRAUMATIC CAUSES
The location and the volume of hematoma depend CONTUSIONS
on the kind and magnitude of the trauma, on the
size of the injured vessel and on the characteristics
of the tissue in which the hematoma has formed. Contusions or bruises are the result of traumatic
Symptoms can range from a feeling of tautness lesions accompanied by the seepage of blood
and pain in the affected area to acute pain, which of varying magnitude. Bruising may develop
is exacerbated by movement of the affected part. complications through the formation of hematoma,
Hematomas may be more or less noticeable, or rather, localized gathering of blood seeping from
subcutaneous or intramuscular and large or broken vessels into adjoining tissues. There are
small in volume. The blood congestion forming the various types of bruising that are differentiated by
hematoma is absorbed slowly. The hemoglobin the area affected: cutaneous, muscular, tendinous,
from the red corpuscles partially transforms into articular and osseous.
pigments that give a yellowish-greenish color to the
hematoma being absorbed. Hematomas are rich in

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Cutaneous bruising is often associated with wounds

or skin lesions, which may be more or less deep.
The trauma is accompanied by the formation of
hematoma, which may take on major significance
when larger venous or arterial vessels have been
injured. Treatment in the acute phase is through
application of ice and rest in order to contain
hematoma formation.
Muscular contusions are lesions of varying
magnitude of the subcutaneous and muscular
fascia. The severity of a contusion is greater if it
occurs with the muscle in contraction. Muscular
lesions usually occur when the muscle structure
has limited elasticity and/or with a sudden or
rapid movement. There is always development of
hematoma, which tends to spread. Acute-phase
first aid treatment comprises: absolute rest, ice and
containing bandaging.
DECOMPRESSIVE
TECHNIQUE
Decompression of skin, vascular, neurological,
lymphatic, muscular, tendinous and articular
tissue
Improve vascular circulation and lymphatic
drainage, nurture and drain tissues
COMPRESSIVE TECHNIQUE
Compression of muscular, tendinous and
lymphatic tissue
Improve muscular and tendinous
performance as well as articular stability

Tendinous contusions usually cause distress to

FIRST AID
tendon sheaths. Less likely than bruising is lesion
of the tendon. Tendons are the fibrous or connective
If bruising is moderate it is enough
ends of muscles, where they are inserted onto a
just to apply ice. The cold can cause
skeletal segment, another muscle or the derma.
vasoconstriction, limits the discharge of
Tendinous bruises lead to tenosynovitis. Acute-
blood and leads to healing in a few days.
phase first aid treatment consists of: absolute rest,
When the trauma has affected a risk
ice and containing bandages.
zone: head, chest or abdomen, medical
consultation is essential. In such cases,
Articular contusions affect the joints and may cause
even though the hematoma may be
an immediate hemarthrosis - the seeping of blood
invisible it might have affected an internal
into a joint cavity. Or it may also cause a synovial
organ.
reaction with hydrarthrosis - the effusion of synovial
In general, where the hematoma is limited in
fluid into a joint cavity, which may not always be
size, it will be reabsorbed spontaneously within
immediate but can occur within 12 to 24 hours of
a few days, leaving no trace within a week or two
the injury. Therapies to be applied are ice and rest,
following the trauma. A large sized hematoma,
even without absolute immobilization.
however, will tend to transform into a concentration
of liquid enclosed within a fibrous shell.
Osseous contusions are accompanied by sharp pain
located in the periosteum - the fibrous membrane
enveloping the external surface of the bone.
The most suitablefirst aid intervention here is the
use of ice.

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RICE-(Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is a
first-aid approach to treating soft tissue lesions
and managing accidents involving trauma
Damage to soft tissue invariably leads to swelling
and edema. Swelling is caused by the release of
intercellular fluid at the point of injury, as well as
by an increase in blood flow to the site. The buildup
of fluids in edema slows down the healing process
being the bodys mechanism for hindering articular
movement and serving as a signal to the body not to
use the injured joint by reducing blood flow as well
as any drainage in the area. The application of ice
to the area has the effect of restricting the flow of
blood to the affected area. This is useful of trauma
treatment during the acute stage as it reduces the
amount of swelling. Ice also has a secondary effect
on pain receptors in the affected structures.
In general, the application of cold is most effective
within the first 72 hours following a soft-tissue
lesion. Compression is a useful first-aid treatment
as the application of pressure reduces the effects
of any internal hemorrhaging. Compression has two
distinct roles:
Limits damage to the soft tissue at the trauma
Reduces blood flow towards the injury
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DECOMPRESSION AND VA-
SODILATION NEUROMUSCU-
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The duration of the acute stage of a lesion and
its treatment using RICE depends directly on the
magnitude of the lesion. As the acute phase of
the trauma is overcome, the application of cold
and compression lose their usefulness and may
indeed reduce the bodys ability to heal itself.
Cutaneous and muscular tissue depends on
continuous vascularization and lymphatic drainage
for reconstruction of damaged cells at the trauma
site. Application of NeuroMuscular Taping in
decompression, with the purpose of promoting
vascularization and drainage has become a
fundamental rehabilitative method for the post-
acute stage therapy. Applied using the fan-shape-
cut technique and in decompression, the tape
increases the interstitial spaces that have become
congested by the edema and hematoma.
Application of NeuroMuscular Taping specifically
to hematic congestion has become todays most
innovative and widely used technique for the initial
post-traumatic and post-surgical rehabilitative
window, as it guarantees rapid, visible outcomes
and offers a highly reliable solution.
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Case Study 1: Contusion Trauma 2. Application of the decompressive fan

1. Before application of the fan-cut

3. Three days later 4. Five days later

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Case Study 2: Post-surgical hematoma

following fracture of the femur
7th day after surgery

1st Application 3rd application after 5 days

After 2 days Final result after a total of 7 days

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TREATMENT OF
ROTATOR CUFF
IMPINGEMENT
SYNDROME USING THE
NEUROMUSCULAR
TAPING TECHNIQUE
Maurizio Mazzarini
University Polyclinic A. Gemelli di Roma Universit
Cattolica del Sacro cuore,
Rome, Italy
5/31/2011

OBJECTIVE

Observe improvements in shoulder ROM and

function in patients affected by Impingement
Syndrome after four NeuroMuscular Taping protocol
treatment sessions
Substantial acceleration of physiological recovery
times with drastically reduced costs and treatment
times

PATIENT HISTORY

5-year-old female diagnosed with tendinopathy of

the supraspinatus, loss of structural homogeneity
and tendinopathy of the long head of the biceps
muscle on the right shoulder.

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ACTIVE FUNCTIONAL
MOVEMENTS PRIOR TO
APPLICATION OF
NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING
On the first visit, the patient with pain
accompanying each movement was able to:
1)Elevate the arm forward approximately 130
2)Abduct the shoulder approximately 45
The patient also had trouble fastening her bra
and in bringing her hand behind her head.
APPLICATION
The sole therapy employed was NeuroMuscular
Taping
Two weeks of treatment with NeuroMuscular
Taping only, without any type of manually or
mechanically aided therapy
Neuromuscular Taping Protocols
Double fan on shoulder
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RESULTS
After four applications over two weeks, the patient
was able to:
1)Elevate the arm forward 180
2) Abduct the shoulder through 90 with
improvement of scapulothoracic compensation
3)Bring the arm behind the head more functionally
and without compensatory movements
4)Manage to fasten her bra
All of the above was performed without pain.
Therefore, the NeuroMuscular Taping method may
be considered an effective support for shoulder
conflict syndrome treatment offering significant
reductions in costs and treatment times. Progress in
improvement of ROM and movement function of the
upper limb with four sessions over two weeks
r limb with four sessions over two weeks
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THE APPLICATION OF
NEUROMUSCULAR
TAPING IN
PATIENTS WITH TIBIAL
PLATEAU FRACTURE
AND MCL TEAR
Angela Ciurleo
Chiropractor, Laboratorio ALBARO
Genoa, Italy
7/3/2011

TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURE

This case describes a 49-year-old male with a
previous epiphysal fracture of the proximal left tibia
with MCL tear. Therapy included motor re-education
therapy with active physio-kinesitherapy exercises
with gradual adjustment of brace flexion in line with
achieved articular flexibility.
The patient continued to complain of pain, poor
muscle performance of the left knee with evident
local inflammation and parasthesia in the region
of the fourth and fifth metatarsal during specialist
examination, subsequent to four cycles of ten
sessions of the above-mentioned therapy. At this
time, the flexion and extension angles of the joint
were measured using an appropriate measurement
system, generating the following data: angle of
flexion - 74 and angle of extension - 163. In view
of these findings, the therapist decided to treat
the symptoms with the draining technique by
NeuroMuscular Taping of the affected knee.
Applications were carried out as shown in the
photographs on the next page. Specifically an
anterior 25 cm long double fan, one laid on top of
the other, beginning 10 cm above the knee cap, with
a 20 cm long posterior fan positioned symmetrically
to the longitudinal axis of the limb 10 cm above the
popliteal line were placed.
Following twice-a-week applications of
NeuroMuscular Taping, as described, for four
weeks, measurements were taken again. These
were to verify improvements the patient had
indicated since treatment began: increased feeling
in the left foot, better movement of the involved leg
and noticeable reduction of the swelling to the left
knee and ankle, due to better vascularization. On
checking the new angles of flexion and extension,
using the same instruments and procedures as
before, the following results were obtained: angle
of flexion - 110 and angle of extension - 176.
In conclusion, this clinical case further supports
application of NeuroMuscular Taping as a
fundamental technique in resolving post-operative
issues as it improves lymphatic drainage.

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NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING SPECIALIZATION
In the Treatment of Post-Operative
Lymphatic Congestion
2-day specialization course focused on the
correct application of the method which
will enhance correct drainage and reduce
complications and fibrosis while improving
overall mobility. Specific training will give
the therapist skills to reduce swelling,
edema, and bruising reducing pain during
mobilization and reducing complications.
Protocols are covered for reduction of scar
tissue adhesions and normalization of
local sensitivity often highly altered due to
extensive scarring. Improvement of local
blood circulation and lymphatic drainage is
also covered. This course counts for 1.8 CEU
by AOTA and the PT Board of New York State.
Cost: $350
2013 New York City Course Date:
July 20-21, 2013
NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING SPECIALIZATION
In the Treatment of Scar Tissue and Skin
Lesion
1-day specialization course in which the
participant will gain manual skills in the
applications of NeuroMuscular Taping in
the various phases of skin regeneration and
the treatment of existing skin scars and skin
lesions after surgery and trauma. Correct
application of the method will enhance correct
healing and reduce complications such as
fibrosis and hypertrophic scarring and while
improving overall mobility. This course counts
for 0.9 CEU by AOTA and the PT Board of New
York State. Cost: $200
2013 New York City Course Date:
July 29, 2013
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY NEUROMUSCULAR
Specialization in Treatment of the Hand and
Upper Limb
2-day During the course, the participant
will follow the theoretical development of
the NeuroMuscular Taping method and its
therapeutic treatment objectives specific to
the rehabilitation of upper limb disorders.
Treatment of carpal tunnel, arthritis of
the hand, epicondylitis, tendonitis, post-
surgical hand rehabilitation and neurological
rehabilitation of the hand will be covered.
This course counts for 1.8 CEU by AOTA and
the PT Board of New York State. Cost: $350
2013 New York City Course Dates:
April 22-23, 2013
May 23-24, 2013
September 26-27, 2013
October 26-27, 2013
NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING SPECIALIZATION
In the Treatment of Hematoma Congestion
2-day specialization course in which the
participant will gain manual skills in the
applications of NeuroMuscular Taping in the
various phases of decongestion of bruising
after surgery and trauma. Correct application
of the method will enhance correct drainage
and reduce complications and fibrosis while
improving overall mobility. This course counts
for 1.8 CEU by AOTA and the PT Board of New
York State. Cost: $350
2013 New York City Course Date:
July 27-28, 2013
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NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING:
FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

This book is a useful tool for those learning the

NeuroMuscular Taping technique, providing clear
answers to the most frequently asked questions: When
is NeuroMuscular Taping applied? How is it applied?
What clinical advantages does it offer? The richly
illustrated theoretical section explains the mechanism
of action of NeuroMuscular Taping and the concepts of
human anatomy and physiology on which it is based.
The practical section contains over 100 information
sheets with more than 800 images that explain both
the compressive and decompressive application
techniques in detail. Particular attention is paid to
applications for muscles and for major pathologies.
Each application is carefully explained and illustrated,
step-by-step, including: Anatomical notes; Muscle
tests; Clinical applications; Combined applications

Author: David Blow

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ABOUT DAVID BLOW TABLE OF CONTENTS

David Blow is the founder and president of 1. Introduction
NeuroMuscular Taping Institute in Rome, Italy. He has 2. How NeuroMuscular Taping Works
24 years of therapeutic experience in rehabilitation 3. Types of Application
with training in Australia, China, Japan and Italy. In 4. Head and Neck
2003, he developed the innovative NeuroMuscular 5. Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle
Taping Concept that has been popularized and is 6. Trunk and Abdomen
creating a significant change in rehabilitation. The 7. Upper Limb
NeuroMuscular Taping Institute is a result of his 8. Hip and Lower Limb
passion to provide medical professionals working in 9. Some Primary Conditions
rehabilitation with a protocol that improves patients 10. Frequently Asked Questions
overall treatment results and their quality of life. 11. Recommended Reading

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