BASIC Kinesiology Taping: Taping Movements, Not Muscles

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BASIC Kinesiology Taping: Taping Movements, Not Muscles

This course introduces the learner to functional taping methods that can improve the movement and performance of patients and clients. It includes a review of current literature supporting the theories that describe and delineate specific techniques of applying kinesiology taping for enhancement of rehabilitation or performance outcomes. It is an evidence-informed kinesiology taping course that advances attendees’ understanding of the efficacy of elastic therapeutic taping as a rehabilitation and performance intervention for patient and client conditions ranging from pain mitigation to improving fluid dynamics and sharpening proprioception.

This course is intended for health professionals with all levels of prior taping experience. All supplies needed for the course and lab experience are provided.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define and discuss the physiological effects of kinesiology taping on the body.
  • Demonstrate, via application, functional taping techniques that are specifically designed to influence pain*, edema, and
  • Understand and differentiate fluid dynamics taping applications for acute edema and chronic fluid dysfunction conditions using the jellyfish taping method.
  • Discover and experiment with various tape application techniques for common Musculo-skeletal injury conditions.
  • Understand do’s and don’ts, contraindications and important utilization strategies of taping.

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COURSE OUTLINE 

0:00-0:10

What is Kinesiology Tape

Kinesiology tape – features and characteristics

0:10-0:20

Skin Anatomy/Physiology and Tape Mechanisms 

Skin-brain connection

0:20-0:30

Pain Mitigation 

Pain Gate Theory

Neuromatrix Model

Biopsychosocial Model of Pain (BPS)

Science Literature Review

0:30-0:40

Decompression Effect of Tape

Neurosensory Input Effect of Tape

Importance of brain’s role in movement

Effects of Tape on Balance, Tactile Acuity

Science Literature Review

0:40-0:45

General taping application rules 

Indications/Contraindications

Negotiables and non-negotiables for technique

0:45-0:50

Pain Mitigation Taping – Spine 

General Spine Taping

Pain Mitigation- Knee

General Knee Taping

0:50-0:55

Swelling Control 

Fluid Dynamic Taping

0:55-1:00

Proprioceptive Control 

Updated model of taping for proprioception

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Doctor of Chiropractic course approval:
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Physical Therapy Approval for this course: This course has been approved by the Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy. The course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education or is approved by virtue of approval by the Arkansas Physical Therapy board. Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky (Category 1) Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire,  North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Course Instructor

Steven Capiobianco, DC, MS Steven Capiobianco, DC, MS

Dr. Capobianco holds a BA and MA in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA and a Performance Enhancement Specialists certification from the NASM. Dr. Capobianco launched a sports specific rehab and performance institute called ProjectMOVE in Denver, Colorado that focuses on identifying motor control dysfunction in an attempt to enhance human performance from the professional athlete to weekend warrior. Steve is an avid athlete with a passion for sports. He has spent 25 years competing in ice hockey, lacrosse, triathlons, adventure racing, and natural bodybuilding. Steve is the Senior Director of Medical Education for Rocktape, pioneering evidence-informed education and products that challenges the current understanding of human movement practices. He authored the Fascial Movement Taping manual and lectures worldwide on the movement based corrective tactics and strategies.

BASIC Kinesiology Taping: Taping Movements, Not Muscles