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#384 Kinesio Taping Fundamental Concepts, Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques (KT1 and KT 2) toward Certification

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling.
In addition to instruction provided by the CKTI, the attendees will receive the full-color Kinesio Taping KT1 & KT2 Workbook to augment their training.
Discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions in treatment settings
Identify appropriate interventions and apply Taping Methods for remediation of Muscle concerns

Confirmation Notes

This is a 16-hour course equivalent to 1.6 CEUs Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. We follow the PT licensing Board guidelines in the states in which the course is held. Motivations, Inc. is an approved CEU provider by AOTA. The K1 and K2 course has been approved by Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) for 1.6 CEU's or 16 contact hours

Also, attendees should bring scissors & yoga mat. You will practice with each other, so please bring clothing such as a two-piece bathing suit or sports bra/shorts to enhance learning. Wear comfortable lab clothing, such as shorts.

Agenda

8:00 Instructor Introduction & Bio 8:10 - 10:00 Intro Kinesio Taping Concepts, Theory, History, Tape Qualities, Finger Demo, Intro Five Major Physiological Effects; Skin, Circulatory & Fascia Function; Sacrospinalis Demo; Fascia & Muscle Function; Basic Application Concepts 10:00 Break 10:15 - 11:30 Joint Function; Biotensegrity; Application Basics, Prep, Precautions; Intro to Kinesio Taping Assessment Tests; Q&A 11:30 Lunch on your own 12:30 - 3:00pm Kinesio Taping Assessments & Labs: Cervical Paraspinals; Scalenes Anterior; Rectus Abdominus; Pec Major & Rhomboid Major; Gluteus Medius 3:00 Break 3:15 - 4:30 Assessments/Labs Cont’d.: Quadriceps Femoris; Ext. Digitorum; Hamstrings; Ext. Policis Longus; Biceps Brachii; Deltoid 4:30 - 5:30 Assessment Q&A; KT1 Review & Q&A, Application Requests; Conclusion
DAY 2 - FUNDAMENTAL KINESIO TAPING 8:00 - 10:05am Overnight Responses, Trouble Shooting: Basic Concepts of Corrective Techniques, Tension; Mechanical Correction: Patellar Tracking, Shoulder Instability 10:05 Break 10:20 Fascia Correction: Lateral Epicondylitis, ITB 11:30 Lunch (on your own) 12:30 - 3:10pm Space, Tendon & Ligament Correction: Elbow, Lumbar, Carpal Tunnel, MCL, Achilles 3:10 Break 3:25 - 5:10 Fascia/Ligament Correction: Plantar Fasciitis; Function Correction: Ankle & Wrist; Circulatory/Lymphatic Correction: Edema of Calf and/or Foot, Finger Sprain 5:10 - 5:30 pm Assessment Questions, Glossary Review, Application Requests; Q&A; Conclusion

Description

KT1 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS, SCREENING/MUSCLE TEST, & MUSCLE APPLICATIONS (To be taken in conjunction with KT2) The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio Taping Method. Over the course of this eight-hour class, the Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) will discuss the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio Tex Tape. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of their Kinesio Taping skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Each attendee will also receive a 60-day membership to the Kinesio Taping Association which includes access to a reference database.
KT2 ADVANCED CONCEPTS & CORRECTIVE TECHNIQUES (Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 course) The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this eight-hour class, the CKTI will introduce the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions.
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