Kinesio UK

Kinesio Lymphoedema Update Course

September 30th 2010 Central London

Summary

Dates: September 30th 2010


Kinesio Taping for Lymphoedema Update courses are designed for practitioners who have previously attended KT1, KT2 and KT3 Lymphoedema courses with Kinesio UK. Participants on this course will update and improve their skills by learning the latest taping techniques for lymphoedema. Discussion sessions will also allow practitioners to share their taping knowledge and success stories. Update courses run in association with Kinesio UK are approved by the International Kinesio Taping Association, founded by Dr Kenzo Kase. They are taught by experienced Certified Kinesio Taping Instructors and have worldwide recognition.

Participants on Update Courses must have attended all 3 courses previously (KT1, KT2 & KT3-Lymph). This includes courses taught by Ruth Coopee, Kim Rock-Stockheimer and Dede Wanzek. Unfortunately, we cannot accept bookings onto an Update course unless you meet the above criteria.

Course Overview

A one-day laboratory update workshop with practical applications using Kinesio Tex, a hypoallergenic adhesive tape for lymphoedema.

9am - Welcome & Introduction
9.15am - Discussion - Experiences and Success Stories
10am - Coffee
10.30am - Review of the concepts and theory of Kinesio Tex Tape, Applications, Cuts
12.30pm - Lunch
13.15pm - Taping Lab: Shoulder impairment, Scar Tissue Management, Specific oedemas including: hand/feet/breast/genital/head & neck, postural corrections of the aforementioned, General Taping Tips, Q & A session, confidence building, Discussion on research.
5pm - Close of day

Price

Course price includes training notes and tape

One Day £120.00 €142.00

NB Prices Exclude VAT

Biography

Justine Whitaker, CKTI


Justine Whitaker

Justine Whitaker is a Registered Nurse and has 16 years experience in the field of lymphoedema.

Set in an 'area of outstanding natural beauty' her treatment clinic, Northern Lymphology, offers assessment and treatment of all aspects of lymphatic disorders.She also lectures at University of University of Central Lancashire and has presented at both national and international conferences. Justine Whitaker won Nurse of the year in 2007 for the innovation of the Whitaker Pouch for scrotal oedema.

Syllabus

COURSE Syllabus

Kinesio Taping® for Lymphoedema Update Course -(Total hours: 8)

  • Welcome & Introduction
  • Discussion - Experiences and Success Stories
  • Review of the concepts and theory of Kinesio Tex Tape, Applications, Cuts for lymphoedema
  • Shoulder impairment
  • Scar Tissue Management
  • Specific oedemas including: hand/feet/breast/genital/head & neck
  • Postural corrections of the aforementioned
  • General Taping Tips, Q & A session, Confidence building
  • Discussion on research

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Venue and Time

Central London
Exact Venue Location to be confirmed - 9am to 5pm


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