Kinesio Taping Specialty- Pediatric
- Program
- Objectives
- Included
- Agenda
- Prerequisites
The Kinesio Taping Specialty Pediatrics Course is an in-person elastic therapeutic taping course presenting advanced concepts and techniques of elastic therapeutic taping for the pediatric population. Attendees who have not taken a previous Kinesio Taping Fundamentals or Foundations courses will be required to complete a four hour virtual Kinesio Tape Fundamentals course online prior to attending this course.
The Pediatric course is designed to provide advanced Kinesio Taping techniques as a method of treatment for children with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and myofascial impairments from infancy through adolescence. Attendees will review theory and basic taping techniques, learn advanced and combination taping techniques, and develop clinical reasoning skills relevant to the pediatric population. The course will also provide commonly used taping techniques for specific diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, low tone, hemiplegia, torticollis, and brachial plexus injury; as well as pediatric sports-related injuries.
- Describe and demonstrate cutting at least 4 different Kinesio Taping application tape shapes: I Strip, Y Strip, Web Cut, and X Cut.
- List the best uses for the Kinesio Taping® Method for the pediatric population.
- Identify the impact of muscle imbalances and biomechanical alignment on posture and function.
- Describe and demonstrate cutting at least 4 different application tape shapes: I Strip, Y Strip, Web Cut, X Cut and describe when these might be beneficial for use in the pediatric population.
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of KMT, EDF, and Kinesio Taping Method Assessments for the pediatric population.
- Demonstrate a method of safely removing elastic therapeutic tape from skin and explain options for taping application duration in the pediatric population.
- Demonstrate the proper application of two Kinesio Taping techniques for the trunk, upper extremity and lower extremity for the pediatric population.
- Describe the difference between an underactive and overactive muscle correction application.
- Identify appropriate tension range for each technique and explain reason for specific tension.
- Be able to apply the Kinesio Medical Taping method to a variety of muscular, orthopedic and neurological conditions seen in the pediatric population.
- Summarize diagnosis and impairment-specific issues for children with low tone, hemiplegia, torticollis, and brachial plexus injury.
2 rolls of Classic
1 Roll of LT
1 Sample of Performance+
1 Sample of FP
1 Sample pouch of 3 EDF
1 Sample pouch of 2 Fancuts
1 Pair of Scissors
1 Kinesio Playbook
1 Advanced Healing
1 Printed Kinesio Specialty Pediatrics Workbook
Kinesio Specialty Pediatrics eBook
1 ISOTT Research Booklet + More flyers
DAY ONE | ||
Time | Time Block | Description |
8:00am - 9:00am | 60 Minutes | Introduction and Pre-Course Review |
9:00am - 10:00am | 60 Minutes | Fundamental concepts, materials, taping techniques |
10:00am - 10:15am | 15 Minutes | BREAK |
10:15am - 11:45am | 90 Minutes | Developmental Biomechanics and Pediatric-specific Kinesio Taping Considerations |
11:45am - 12:00pm | 15 Minutes | LAB: EDF and Kinesio Medical Taping |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | 60 Minutes | LUNCH |
1:00pm – 1:45pm | 45 Minutes | Lab: Trunk Taping ( Extensors and Abdominals) |
1:45pm - 2:30pm | 45 Minutes | Lab: Scapular and Shoulder Taping |
2:30pm – 2:45pm | 15 Minutes | BREAK |
2:45pm - 3:30pm | 45 Minutes | Lab: Hip and Knee Taping |
3:45pm - 4:30pm | 45 Minutes | Lab: Elbow and Forearm Taping |
4:30pm - 5:15pm | 45 Minutes | Lab: Ankle and Wrist Taping |
5:15pm - 5:30pm | 15 Minutes | Q&A |
DAY TWO | ||
Time | Time Block | Description |
8:15am - 8:30am | 15Minutes | Review, Feedback, Questions and Answers |
8:30am - 9:15am | 45 Minutes | Lab: Foot Taping: pronatuion, supination, metatarsus adductus |
9:15am - 10:00am | 45 Minutes | Lab: Hand taping and advanced hand to mouth, external rotation for reach taping |
10:00am - 10:15am | 15 Minutes | BREAK |
10:15am - 12:00pm | 105 Minutes | Discussion and Case Studies: Impairment-specific issues for children with torticollis, low tone, hemiplegia, and brachial plexus injury. |
12:00 pm - 12:15pm | 15 Minutes | Q&A, wrap-up |
Prerequisites:
Kinesio Taping Foundations- Pre Course (Offered FREE with registration for this course and participant is required to complete prior to class.)
• Must have completed a minimum of 20 course hours of anatomy and physiology.
• Must have a working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and fascia.
• Must be able to do assessments by evaluating and/or diagnosing injuries and conditions.
• Must have achieved or is a student in their junior or senior year working towards one or more of the following credentials: ARNP, ATC, CAT(C), CCSP, CDP, CHT, CLT, CMBT, CMT, CNMT, COMT, COTA, COTA/L, CPO, CPT, CPTA, CRN, CST, CT, DC, DO, DOM, DPT, Lac, LAT, LLCC, LMBT, LMP, LMT, LOT, LOTA, LPT, LPTA, MD, MDT, MLD, MOT, MOTR/L, MPT, MT, MTC, NCMT, NCTMB, NDT, NMD, NMT, NP, NRC, OCS, ODT, OMD, OPA, OT, OTA, OTC, OTR, OTR/L, PT, PT-C, PTA, PA, RMT, RN, RPT, RPTA, SLP, Paramedic, Kinesiologist.
Fast Facts
Who Should Attend:
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Certified Athletic Trainers
- Licensed Massage Therapists
- Doctors of Chiropractic
- Speech Therapists
- Nurse practitioners
- Paramedics
- Doctor of Medicine