Biography

Justine Whitaker, CKTI

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

Day 1 - KT3 Kinesio Taping® Basic Lymphoedema (Total hours: 7)

Review of Fundamentals of Kinesio Taping® (2 hrs)

Fundamental Applications (5 hrs)

• Introduction to Lymphatic System
• Deep Trunk Drainage
• Taping for Breast Oedema
• Lymphatic Pathways for the Arm
• Lymphatic Pathways for the Leg
• Feet and Hands

Day 2 - KT3 Kinesio Taping® Advanced Lymphoedema (Total hours: 7)

• Routing and Re-Routing of the Trunk
• Routing and Re-Routing of the Head and Neck
• Routing and Re-Routing of the Arm
• Routing and Re-Routing of the Leg

Scar Taping (1.5 hrs)

Advanced tape cuts and applications (1 hr)

Problem Solving (0.5 hr)