2026 KTAI Research Symposium

Kinesio Taping Association International Presents:

 33rd Kinesio Medical Taping Research Symposium

in partnership with

Istanbul Atlas University

Istanbul, Turkey.

October 2-4, 2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS and POSTERS!

Deadline: April 1 , 2026

Welcome Invitation- “TAPE THE WORLD WITH THE RESEARCH”

On behalf of the Kinesio Taping Association International, we are delighted to invite you to the 33rd Congress of Kinesio Medical Taping Research, taking place October 2-4, 2026, in İstanbul, a unique city both historically, and culturally.

With the slogan “Tape the World”, Dr. Kenzo Kase, the inventor of Kinesio Tape, has always visited it 3 times and found the beautiful and mystical city of unique Istanbul awaits you.

Professor Gul Baltaci, PT.Ph.D.

President of the Congress

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click HERE for Welcome Letter.

 

Submission Guidelines of Abstract

All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the KTAI email at KTAI@kinesiotaping.com

  1. The abstract must contain original work, not published nor presented at a meeting of another national or international scientific organization.
  2. Authors’ details must be listed as <first name> <last name> (ie. Gul Baltaci)
  3. Abbreviations used in abstracts must be defined. Abbreviations are permitted in titles if they immediately follow the term being abbreviated and are enclosed in parentheses. If used in the text, abbreviations should be defined at first mention if not already defined in the title.
  4. The Congress Research Committee has the right to accept or reject the abstract submission.
  5. The author should state whether oral or poster presentation wanted, and the Congress Research Committee has the right to change it.
  6. Abstracts should be written in Microsoft Word format.
  7. Abstracts should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font.
  8. Abstracts should not exceed 300 words and should not contain tables or graphs.
  9. Abstracts should contain Heading, Authors, Institutions, Purpose, Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusion
  10. The presenting author should be underlined in the author’s section.
  11. All content of the abstract is the sole responsibility of the author(s) of the abstract.
  12. Abstracts must be approved or exempted by the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) with jurisdiction or equivalent if any human subjects or any human materials were utilized.
  13. A disclosure of medically related commercial and financial relationships must be completed for each individual author.
  14. Authors assume complete responsibility for the data at the time of submission.
  15. All abstracts are to be submitted and presented in English.

About Atlas University

Istanbul Atlas University was established in 2018 under the Turkish Balkan Education Culture and Health Foundation. The university commenced its academic operations in the 2020-2021 academic year, securing a strong position within the Ministry of Higher Education System.

Offering a diverse range of academic programs, Istanbul Atlas University provides education across 62 programs, including 26 undergraduate programs within five faculties, 20 master’s programs, three Ph.D. programs under a single institute, and 13 associate degree programs within one vocational school.

The Atlas Vadi Campus is equipped with specialized laboratories, a comprehensive library, a conference hall, and advanced R&D centers that facilitate scientific research projects. Additionally, the campus provides a modern and dynamic environment, featuring spacious facilities and amenities that support social, cultural, and sports activities.

Istanbul Atlas University facilitates the transfer of scientific potential to industry by supporting the research and development (R&D) efforts of its academicians and students. Both faculty members and students have the opportunity to work on industrial production projects within the university’s research centers and faculty laboratories. These projects are then presented to investors through the Technology Transfer Office, which assists in licensing and commercializing innovations.

The university remains committed to advancing research, commercializing intellectual property rights, and enhancing its entrepreneurship and innovation index.

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