Kinesio UK

Kinesio Fundamental and Advanced Course

June 26th - 27th 2010 Melksham (Near Bath)

Summary

Dates: June 26th - 27th 2010


KT1 Fundamental Concepts, Screening/Muscle Test, & Muscle Applications

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques

Gudrun Collins - Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor


Course Overview - 2 DAY COURSE

DAY 1 - The KT1 course introduces practitioners to the Kinesio Taping Method®.
During this 8 hour class, the instructor will discuss the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method® and the unique properties of Kinesio Tex® Tape. This is followed by a workshop where attendees will have time to practice screening and muscle testing and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body using Kinesio Tex Tape. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method® to relax overused muscles, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling.

DAY 2 - The KT2 course introduces practitioners to advanced applications using the Kinesio Taping Method®.
The KT2 course builds on material covered in KT1. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. This includes Kinesio Taping® for orthopedic & neurological conditions.

This course is suitable for physiotherapists, sport therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, occupational therapists & lymphoedema therapists. Students in these fields are also welcome to participate on KT1 & KT2 courses.

Attendees must take courses in order (KT1 & KT2 before KT3)
ONLY KTA-APPROVED courses are considered for obtaining accreditation as a Certified Kinesio Taping® Practitioner (CKTP). This is achieved after completion of KT3.

Price

Two Days £250.00 €285.00

NB Prices Exclude VAT

Biography

Gudrun Collins


Gudrun was born and educated in Germany, but is now based in the county of Suffolk in England where she runs her own Sports Injury and Lymphoedema Clinic, as well as a Massage Training School.

Gudrun started her career as a Sports Injury Massage Specialist working in Germany and the Netherlands and then in the United Kingdom. She subsequently returned to Germany to train as a Lymphoedema Specialist at the Wittlinger/Dr Vodder School and later undertook advanced training in Lymphoedema at the Foldi Clinic. In August 2008 she went to Austria to train as a Lymphoedema Specialist for horses and smaller animals. She is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner and Instructor.

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

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Venue and Time

Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7NZ - 9am to 6pm


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