LEVEL: Introductory

TARGET AUDIENCE: OTs, OTAs, PTs, PTAs, ATs, Physicians, Chiropractors, Licensed Acupuncturists, Licensed Massage Therapists, and other allied health professionals

• 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 the appropriate use of KMT, EDF, and Kinesio Assessments.
• Demonstrate a method of safely removing Kinesio Tex Tape from skin.
• 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 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- Rams Head and Manual Fascial Glide.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Circulatory Lymphatic Correction Technique- Basket Weave.
• Demonstrate the 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.
• 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.
• Apply the Kinesio Medical Taping method to a variety of muscular, orthopedic and neurological conditions.

Download the syllabus in the session notes for a detailed agenda.

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

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS: Please wear/bring the following to the course:

• Wear shorts and a t-shirt or tank top for lab. Exposed skin is needed to apply Kinesio tape.
• It is recommended to dress in layers, as the room may be cold during lectures
• Pillow, towel, or blanket
• Scissors

Each course participant will receive a Kinesio Taping product kit containing the following items:

• Foundations e-book (If you want a hard copy of the Foundations book it will cost an extra $50.00 which you can buy from KU. Visit kinesiotaping.com)
• 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

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

• Course participants must complete the pre-course materials
• Attend the entire in-person course
• Successfully demonstrate Kinesio Taping application aptitude and decision making during the hands-on assessment portion of the course.
• Score 80% or better on the post-course exam

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS

Please wear/bring the following to the course:
• Wear shorts and a t-shirt or tank top for lab. Exposed skin is needed to apply Kinesio tape.
• It is recommended to dress in layers, as the room may be cold during lectures
• Pillow, towel, or blanket
• Scissors

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

The course instructor is receiving a monetary stipend from UWM to instruct this course. He/she is not receiving additional compensation from any other sources in relation to the course content that is being presented.