Kinesio Taping® Assessments, Fundamental Concepts and Techniques

2 day course designed to introduce participants to the science, assessment and application techniques of the Kinesio Taping® Method. Lecture Tutorials of the history, science and theory of stimulus transmission through skin and resulting therapeutic benefit across efferent and afferent systems is reviewed. Corrections for Epidermis, Dermis, Fascia, Space, and Muscle in case study format are presented. Lecture and demonstration by the instructor, then participants perform the Manual Assessments and Movement Assessments. Discussion of the assessment flow charts to determine correct applications and general progression of treatment clinically.

Course Objectives:

• List unique qualities of Kinesio® Tex Tape.
• List different physiological systems affected by Kinesio Tex Tape.
• List 3 contraindications and 3 precautions ofusing Kinesio Tex Tape.
• List best use for each type of Kinesio TexTape.
• Describe and demonstrate cutting different Kinesio Taping application tape shapes:  I Strip, Y Strip, Web Cut, X Cut, etc.
• Describe one situation where it would be appropriate to use each different tape cut.
• Demonstrate one of the three methods of safely removing Kinesio Tex Tape from skin.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Manual Direction Tests for tissue and muscle.
• Demonstrate use of Kinesio Screening Assessments to identify target tissue for treatment.
• Demonstrate proper application of Kinesio Epidermis, Dermis and Fascia Taping technique.
• Demonstrate proper application of corrective techniques:  Fascia, Mechanical, Space, Functional, Lymphatic, Tendon, Ligament, and Muscle Correction.
• Describe difference between an underactive and overactive muscle correction application.
• Identify appropriate tension range for each corrective technique.
• Describe difference between ligament correction and tendon correction.
• List a condition that the Functional Correction would be used for.
• Describe the difference between “long and short oscillation” and “side to side oscillation” used in the Fascial Correction application

• Advance Healing Magazine
• 1 Roll - Light Touch+ Kinmokusei Orange
• 1 Roll - Performance+ Black with Logo
• 1 Roll - Kinesio Classic Blue
• 2 Rolls - Kinesio Tex Gold FP
• Sample of Kinesio EDF Pre-Cuts
• Sample of Kinesio Fan Cut
• Kinesio Folding Pouch - Black
• Kinesio Playbook
• What is Kinesio Brochure
• Research Booklet
• Information on Kinesio Products.

Course Agenda: Day 1

Day Two continues with instruction and demonstration of assessment and taping procedures for the Mechanical, Tendon, Ligament and Circulatory/Lymphatic Corrections in case study format. Time is allotted for questions and discussion of the assessment flow charts to determine correct applications and general progression of treatment clinically. Participants will receive a full color Kinesio Taping® Workbook and a 60-day access code to the KTAI database.

Course Agenda: Day 2

In order to attend a Kinesio Taping seminar, each attendee must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Have completed 80 course hours of anatomy and physiology
2. Have a working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system
3. Be able to do assessments by evaluating and/or diagnosing injuries and conditions
4. Achieved or is a student in their junior or senior year (transcripts must be provided) 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, CRN, CST, CT, CWS, 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, Paramedics, Kinesiotherapist and Kinesiologists.

Kinesio University Seminars are approved for the following CEUs.

• AOTA: Kinesio University is a Nationally Approved Provider of Continuing education through the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) for Occupational Therapists. We have the AOTA Classification Code 2: “Occupational Therapy Process”. AOTA has awarded 16 CEUs for Day 1&2, 8 CEUs for Day 3, and 8 CEUs for Day 4.
• DC CEUs are approved by  Southern California University of Health Sciences.
• NCBTMB: Kinesio University is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as an approved continuing education provider. NCBTMB has awarded 16 CEUs for Day 1&2, 8 CEUs for Day 3, and 8 CEUs for Day 4.
• NCCAOM: Kinesio University is an Internationally Approved Provider of continuing education through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. NCCAOM has awarded 16 PDAs for Day 1&2, 8 PDAs for Day 3, and 8 PDAs for Day 4.
• PT CEUs: We apply for PT CEUs for every seminar in the state the seminar is being presented in. Out of state attendees will need to self-submit for approval.

Kinesio University Seminars are 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 course approval of contact hours. A Certificate of Course Completion and Letter of Attendance will be issued to all participants after completion of the evaluation which 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 CE.

Pictures from previous Kinesio Taping® Assessments, Fundamental Concepts and Techniques Courses

• “The small group was helpful; it meant that we had adequate time for practice. The instructor made sure to facilitate a respectful classroom environment, and was clear in all explanations and demonstrations. I will use Kinesio Taping method to improve movement patterns, assist with pain reduction, and overall improve my patient’s outcomes.” – Lindsay Day, Baton Rouge, LA Day 1&2 11.2-3.19
  
  
• “The instructor was awesome and answered all questions! He was very thorough, knowledgeable, helpful, and did a great job of demonstrating the Kinesio Taping method in a clear manner. He used lots of examples and pictures that were relevant to my professional practice. The class size was great and the clinic comfortable. I plan to pursue my education further with the KT4 Specialty Pediatrics seminar in the future, but I feel confident I can immediately use the Kinesio Taping method.” - Catherine, Baton Rouge, LA Day 1&2 11.2-3.19
  
  
• “The instructor was great. She answered all questions clearly and with lots of extra information. She definitely has a thorough grasp of the course material, and is very enthusiastic about it. She was especially good at offering feedback during the lab portion of the course. I plan to evaluate and screen all patients to see which would benefit from Kinesio Tape.” – Kelli, Marietta, GA Day 1&2 11.2-3.19
  
  
• “The learning environment was excellent. The instructor was great! She was a lot of fun and kept me interested. She did a great job of clearly demonstrating the Taping Application methods, and demonstrated a thorough grasp of the course material. I plan to use Kinesio Taping to help my patients improve faster, and I would for sure recommend this course to others.” – Bethel, Marietta, GA Day 1&2 11.2-3.19
  
  
• “I found that this course was relevant to my profession, and I plan to practice on many of my upper-extremity patients. The instructor reviewed many diagnoses related to upper-extremity issues, and she reviewed them many times. She was very clear and explained all instructions and details well. I would recommend this course to others.” – Kristina, Doral, FL Day 1&2 10.19-20.19