New! Kinesio Taping® Foundations Course

REQUIREMENTS: Participants will be required to:

• bring along sharp scissors (preferably Teflon coated) for taping labs.
• dress comfortably for lab sessions, and wear loose fitting shorts and a tank top or halter top.
• wear comfortable clothing over lab attire, so you are not cold during lecture sessions.

It is recommended that participants:

• bring an anatomy book, if available.
• do not apply moisturizing lotion or use Dove®/moisturizing soap the day of the course as the tape will not adhere to your skin properly.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• List the best use for each type of Kinesio Tex Tape.
• Describe and demonstrate cutting at least 4 different Kinesio Taping application tape shapes: I Strip, Y Strip, Web Cut, X Cut, ETC.
• Describe a situation where it would be appropriate to use different tape cuts.
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of KMT, EDF, and Kinesio Assessments.
• Demonstrate a method of safely removing Kinesio Tex Tape from skin.
• Demonstrate the use of Kinesio Screening Assessments to identify target tissue for treatment.
• Demonstrate the proper application of Kinesio Epidermis, Dermis and Fascia Taping technique.
• Demonstrate the proper application of corrective techniques: Fascia, Mechanical, Space, Functional, Lymphatic, Tendon, Ligament and Muscle Correction.
• Describe the difference between an underactive and overactive muscle correction application.
• Identify appropriate tension range for each corrective technique.
• Describe the difference between ligament correction and tendon correction.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Epidermis Correction Technique- Web Layering.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Dermis Correction technique- Jellyfish.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Circulatory Lymphatic Correction Technique- Basket Weave.
• Demonstrate the application of advanced Space Correction Technique- Scar Management Techniques.
• Demonstrate integration of Muscle Direction Tests, Screening Assessments, and Corrective Techniques to treat complex injuries such as Whiplash, Shoulder Impingement, and Chronic Knee Pain.
• In a small group setting identify 3 items on a problem list and goal list from specified case studies and develop appropriate interventions using tape as a modality and defend to the class.
• Be able to apply the Kinesio Medical Taping method to a variety of muscular, orthopedic and neurological conditions.

Part 1: Pre-course:  Participants will receive pre-course access information in their Kinesio Taping Foundations course confirmation email, at least one week prior to the live, on-site session. The pre-course consists of two-plus hours of introductory concepts.

Agenda (3+ hours asynchronous learning)

Part 2: Live-Onsite 2-day Workshop: Participants must complete the On-demand, online pre-course prior to attending the live in-person workshop.

Agenda: 18 contact hours (synchronous)

Day 2: (9 HOURS)

This course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.

This live interactive webinar course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm accuracy of this list and acceptance of contact hours. Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits.

CE credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CEUs.

Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as:

• AOTA approved provider of OT and OTA continuing education (#6177)
• approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy.
• approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by IDFPR/ Illinois Board of Physical Therapy (#216000227).

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