Kinesio Taping ® University Certifications & Education

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.

• 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
• 1 Roll -Performance+
• 2 Rolls – Kinesio Classic
• 3 Rolls – Kinesio FP
• 2 Samples of Kinesio EDF Pre-Cuts
• 2 Samples of Kinesio Fan Cut
• Kinesio Folding Pouch – Black
• Kinesio Playbook
• What is Kinesio Brochure
• Research Booklet
• Information on Kinesio Products.

In order to attend a Kinesio Taping seminar, each attendee must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have completed 80 course hours of anatomy and physiology
• Have a working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system
• Be able to do assessments by evaluating and/or diagnosing injuries and conditions
• 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.

The 20 hour Kinesio Taping® Express Course in will present all the concepts and techniques of Kinesio Taping in an expedited course format over a two day period. The first day will present an overview of the development of the Kinesio Taping Method®, fundamental concepts, assessments and screening tests, and begin to introduce Kinesio Correction taping techniques. After completing fundamental concepts the course will move into advanced techniques and clinical reasoning. Attendees will problem solve complex clinical cases requiring the application of multiple Kinesio taping techniques. Lab sessions will provide time to practice assessments and screenings, plus applying techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Instructors will provide personalized feedback to each attendee to insure a thorough grasp of the taping concepts and techniques.

PRACTICAL EXAM
Course objectives for 20 hour Kinesio Taping® Express Course By the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

• List the best use for each type of Kinesio® Tex Tape
• Describe and demonstrate cutting at least 4 different Kinesio Taping application tape shapes: I strip, Y Strip, Web Cut, X Cut, etc.
• Describe a situation where it would be appropriate to use different tape cuts.
• Demonstrate a method of safely removing Kinesio Tex tape from skin.
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of Manual Direction Tests for tissue and muscle.
• Demonstrate the use of Kinesio Screening Assessments to identify target tissue for treatment.
• Demonstrate the proper application of Kinesio Epidermis, Dermis and Fascia Taping technique.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Manual Direction Tests for tissue and muscle.
• Demonstrate the proper application of corrective techniques: Fascia, Mechanical, Space, Functional, Lymphatic, Tendon, Ligament and Muscle Correction.
• Describe the difference between an underactive and overactive muscle correction application.
• Identify appropriate tension range for each corrective technique.
• Describe the difference between a ligament correction and tendon correction.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Epidermis Correction Technique – Web Layering.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Dermis Correction Technique – Jellyfish.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Fascia Correction Techniques – Ram’s Head and Manual Fascial Glide.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Circulatory Lymphatic Correction Technique – Basket Weave.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Space Correction Technique – Scar Management techniques.
• Demonstrate integration of Muscle Direction Tests, Screening Assessments, and Corrective Techniques to treat complex injuries such as Whiplash, Shoulder Impingement, and Chronic Knee Pain.
• In a small group setting identify 3 items on a problem list and goal list from specified case studies and develop appropriate interventions using tape as a modality and defend to the class.
• Be able to apply the Kinesio Taping Method to a variety of muscular, orthopedic and neurological conditions.

• 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 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

Day 1 – 3 : Kinesio Taping® Express Course Kit Includes:

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