KT1 Fundamentals of Kinesio Taping® - Introduction 8 CE*
Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
In the first portion of the seminar, students will learn the history and the physiological effects of the Kinesio Taping® Method, its benefits and limitations and the basic techniques for cutting and applying the Kinesio Tex® Tape. Students use different cuts to tape a number of muscles to relax or facilitate the particular muscle.
KT2 Advanced Kinesio Taping® - Corrective Techniques 8 CE*
Sunday, September 19, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The second eight hours of the program covers the six corrective taping techniques. Students learn and apply post massage taping protocols for specific clinical injuries and conditions using standard muscle taping learned in KT1 and using the six corrective taping techniques. Taping protocols for conditions such as, shoulder impingement and instability, medial and lateral epicondylitis, IT band syndrome, etc. will be demonstrated and performed. Prerequisite: KT1
KT3 Advanced Kinesio Taping® - Clinical Applications 8 CE*
Sunday, October 23, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The time between the two weekend seminars gives the students the opportunity to practice what they have learned and to try different corrective techniques and clinical taping protocols on their clients’/patients’ conditions to see what works the best for them. The students should feel free to be creative and bring to class their own taping experiences and protocols that they have developed. In this eight hour session, more advanced clinical condtions and sports related injuries will be demonstrated and performed. Prerequisite: KT2
Following KT3, participants will request an online certification exam by email from the Kinesio Taping Association and upon successful passage of the exam, will be granted the title, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP). The cost for the exam is $99 and will be a separate payment to the Kinesio Taping Association.