Kinesio Sports Course

September 11th 2008 London

Summary

Dates: September 11th 2008

We are pleased to announce a KT3 (Sports Medicine) course.

This course will focus on sports rehabilitation and will provide an invaluable platform for physiotherapists, sport therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and occupational therapists experiences to learn about the latest techniques.

(Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 and KT2 courses)

Course Overview

A one-day laboratory workshop with practical applications using Kinesio Tex, a hypoallergenic adhesive tape. Kinesio Taping works on the fascia, lymphatic and musculoskeletal systems.

Theory and taping techniques will be presented for advanced sports medicine and clinical conditions not covered in KT2. There will also be a discussion session for practitioners to talk about their taping experiences and the protocols that they have developed.

Day 1 Introduces Kinesio Taping for the treatment of Sport Injuries and Clinical conditions.

Prices

One day

£110.00

€140.00

NB Prices Exclude VAT

Biography

Graceann Forrester

Gracie in a prominate expert in Kinesio Taping. She has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University, and has been a fully Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor since 2005.

Gracie regulary teaches Kinesio clinical application classes as an adjunct faculty member for Ithaca Colleges Physical Therapy program, and has also developed and implemented workshops for central NY industries, focusing on Promoting a Healthy Back.

At the same time, Gracie is also a New York State licensed Physical Therapist, and treats patients of all ages for neuromuscular, traumatic or repetitive motion injuries. She also serves on the Board of Education, as Curriculum Chair, for the Kinesio Taping Association in the USA.

Syllabus

COURSE Syllabus

KT3 ADVANCED Kinesio Taping® (Total hours: 8)

(Applications from the following)

Fundamentals of Care for the Athlete (4 hrs)

Hip Bursitis
Patellar Tracking Syndrome
IT Band Syndrome
Hamstring Sprain
Jumpers Knee
Sports Related Injuries to the Ankle/Foot
Shin Splints
Achilles Tendonosis
Ankle Sprain
Plantar Fascitis
Turf Toe

Treatment & Training Concepts for the Athlete (4 hrs)

Myofascial release utilizing Kinesio Tape
Rehabilitation techniques utilising Kinesio Tape
Performance testing

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Venue and Time

The London School Of Osteopathy
56-60 Nelson Street
London
E1 2DE

KINESIO UK - AUTHORISED SUPPLIER AND TRAINING PROVIDER FOR THE UK AND IRELAND

TEL: +44 (0)191 2877008 FAX: +44 (0)191 2877003