Aim
Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical guidance needed to confidently and correctly apply Kinesiology Tape to sporting and non-sporting patients.
Objectives
- Understanding what Kinesiology Tape, its qualities and how to prepare it
- Outline the Muscular Anatomy
- Describe the principles of application and consider the patient when selecting application method
- Understand the difference between application methods and their aims (symptom reduction, oedema control and postural control)
- Demonstrate the various cutting techniques and their clinical application
- Understand how to apply Kinesiology Tape for the following:
– Neck and Shoulders
– Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
– Impingement syndrome
– Lumbar Spine/Sacroiliac Joint
– Hamstring Strain
– Quad Strain
– IT Bands
– Plantar Fasciitis
– Achilles Tendinopathy
– Ankle Inversion Sprain
– Shin Splints
– Anterior Knee Pain
– MCL/LCL Sprain
– Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
– Oedema Control Upper and Lower Extremity
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At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
- Identify what kinesiology tape is
- Explain and prepare the different strips of kinesiology tape
- Identify the proposed effects of kinesiology taping
- Prepare and apply kinesiology tape safely and effectively
- To be able to remove kinesiology tape safely
- To be able to apply kinesiology tape to different regions, to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions