Kinesio Sports Course

September 13th-14th 2008 Wigan

Summary

Dates: September 13th-14th 2008

We are pleased to announce a KT1 and KT2 Advanced 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.

Course Overview

A two-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 on muscle function for the upper and lower extremity, taping for common sport injuries, improving circulation of the blood/lymph.

This course includes basic Kinesio Taping as well as applications for the upper extremity, lower extremity and sports injuries.

Day 1 introduces the basic taping method
Day 2 introduces advanced Upper and lower extremity muscle tapings

Prices

One day	£110.00	€140.00
Two days	£220.00	€280.00

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

KT1 FUNDAMENTALS OF Kinesio Taping® (Total hours: 8)

Introduction to Kinesio Taping® Concepts (2 hrs)

History of Kinesio Taping technique.
Introduction to Kinesio Taping® Concepts (2 hrs)
Benefits and limitations of Kinesio Taping.
Physical characteristics and qualities of Kinesio-Tex Tape.
Application of tape to learn proper 'feel' and how to remove tape from backing.
Examine difference between longitudinal and cross-wise stretching of the tape.
Stretch properties of Kinesio Tape.
Basic application techniques of how tape is cut and applied, preparation of body part to be taped and maintenance of tape once it is applied.

Basic Upper Body Kinesio Taping® Techniques (3 hrs)
Basic Lower Body Kinesio Taping® Techniques (3 hrs)

KT2 ADVANCED Kinesio Taping® CORRECTIVE TECHNIQUES (Total hours: 8)

Corrective Kinesio Taping® Techniques (2 hrs)

Mechanical Correction
Fascia Correction
Space Correction
Ligament/Tendon Correction
Functional Correction
Lymphatic Correction

Corrective Technique Applications (6 hrs)

Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Bursitis
AC Joint Sprain
Shoulder Instability
Biceps Tendonitis
Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow/Wrist
Lateral Epicondylitis
Medial Epicondylitis
Elbow Hyperextension
Olecranon Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Lumbar Spine
Hip
Knee
Ankle/Foot

Map

Venue and Time

Physiotherapy Dept
Boston House
Frog Lane
WIGAN
WN6 7LB

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