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Live Webcast

Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification: Combining Taping & Movement to Improve Functional Outcomes

Faculty:
Shante Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1
Duration:
9 Hours 30 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Product Code:
VLW020647
Brochure Code:
14946
Media Type:
Live Webcast
Access:
Access for 90 day(s) after program date.
Dates

Description

Become a Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner in this hands-on, 8-hour seminar, powered by RockTape

 

 

Learn effective taping techniques to improve patient function, correct postural imbalances, reduce pain, and prevent injury

 

Accelerate recovery for:

 

  • Nerve entrapments
  • Lumbar sprain/strain
  • Cervical sprain/strain
  • Lateral & medial epicondylosis/itis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Scarring
  • Edema
  • Postural imbalances
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Patellofemoral disorders
  • Shin splints
  • Achilles tendinosis/itis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Fibromyalgia

Kinesiology Taping, Redefined.

 

From sports medicine to stroke rehab, kinesiology tape has rapidly gained popularity in rehabilitation due to its unique ability to improve movement and function. One the most versatile treatment tools in rehab, taping has been shown to improve outcomes with a vast variety of therapies, including functional movement therapies, manual therapy, splinting, Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), Hippo- and Aquatic Therapies, and more.

 

This hands-on certification seminar will equip you with all the skills you’ll need to begin taping patients across the continuum of care. Explore the fundamentals of modern taping techniques, discover advanced interventions that integrate the latest neuroscience research, and learn how to combine taping with functional movement to produce the kinds of active treatments that are revolutionizing rehab. Numerous case studies will be presented that demonstrate how taping can help deliver superior rehab outcomes, and hands-on labs throughout the program will show you how to get impressive results with your patients.

 

Course Objectives:

  • Review the principles of kinesiology taping and supporting evidence
  • Describe the physiological and neurological effects of kinesiology taping
  • Demonstrate how to apply tape with appropriate tension for best results
  • Compare and contrast common taping techniques and review indications/contraindications for each
  • Demonstrate how taping techniques can be combined with movement to improve patient function, correct postural imbalances, reduce pain, prevent injury, and support recovery with many common conditions
  • Develop taping applications based on your assessment/treatment approach and the individual needs of your patient

 

Who Should Attend

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Massage Therapists
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Chiropractic Physicians

 

Course Outline

 

principles of kinesiology taping

  • Evolution of kinesiology taping
    • Old vs. new concepts
  • Differences between kinesiology tapes
    • Features and characteristics
  • Evidence supporting kinesiology taping

 

the Neurosensory power of taping

  • Physiological/neurological benefits of taping
  • Skin-brain connection
    • Peripheral nerves
    • Sensory system/receptors
    • Histology of skin

 

Fundamental taping techniques and treatment strategies

  • Types of taping
  • Techniques
  • Cuts
  • Tension
  • Care tips
  • Indications/contraindications
  • Combining taping with movement

Hands-on Lab

 

PAIN TAPING

  • Methods and application
  • Effects and benefits
    • Upper extremity
    • Trunk/Lower extremity

HANDS-ON LAB

 

FLUID DYNAMICS TAPING

  • Methods and application
  • Effects and benefits
  • Decompression strategy vs. compression strategy

HANDS-ON LAB

 

POSTURE TAPING

  • Methods and application
  • Effects and benefits
  • Postural taping framework
  • Posture evaluation from head to toe
  • Common postural dysfunctions
  • Exercise interventions

HANDS-ON LAB

 

SCAR TAPING

  • Methods and application
  • Effects and benefits
  • Scar tissue assessment
  • Scar tissue framework
  • Special populations and conditions

HANDS-ON LAB

 

NEURO TAPING

  • Methods and applications
  • Effects and benefits
  • Nerve tract irritation
  • Upper and lower extremities

HANDS-ON LAB

 

CODING AND DOCUMENTATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT

 

CASE STUDIES AND PROBLEM SOLVING

 

What Others Are Saying:

 

Awesome class! I really learned a lot about taping techniques I can use in my daily practice for pediatric, athletic, and geriatric populations. Instructor is very knowledgeable and entertaining.

– C. Spencer, PT

 

I already have so many patients running through my head that I can use this information with!

W. Garvin, OT

 

I work with a lot of stroke patients and older patients with pain, and I can see this being very beneficial to treatment.

P. Murphy, PT

Credits

Handouts

File type File name Number of pages
PDF Course Manual_Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification: Combining Taping & Movement to Improve Functional Outcomes (13.06 MB) Available after Purchase

Faculty

Shante Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1's Profile

Shante Cofield, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1 Related seminars and products

C. SHANTE COFIELD, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1, is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) practicing in NYC, with specialties ranging from CrossFit injuries to pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Cofield graduated from Georgetown University and continued her educational pursuits at New York University, graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) and becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She is also a certified Functional Movement Screen (FMS) provider, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) provider, a Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist (FRCms), and holds a CrossFit Level I trainer certificate. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Cofield is a RockTape instructor, an advisory board member for WODMedic, and the creator of The Movement Maestro, a website and social-media based platform devoted to all things human movement and mobility related. She has also served as content expert for numerous publications and has lectured at universities and exercise facilities on topics including screening techniques, movement patterns, and injury prevention. She is a proud member of CrossFit718, serving as their in-house PT and movement specialist.

Additional Info

Program Information

Access Period for Live Webcast For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.
Webcast Schedule

Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.


Reviews

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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 186

Comments

Rowena U - SEMINOLE, Florida

"The presenter is good in her topic and presented it well. "

Lucas B - BOZEMAN, Montana

"Shante Cofield was a very enthusiastic and enjoyable teacher to learn from!"

Ewa R - SAN DIEGO, California

"One of the best teachers ever!"

Sally M - MARBLEHEAD, Maryland

"If Shante is teaching a course, everyone should take it. She is a wealth of knowledge and her energy and authentic nature to impart knowledge and wisdom is contagious. She creates a great learning environment, even on-line. I have take 4 Kinesiotaping courses and teach taping for a CE company and I still learned some new things both with concepts and techniques. "

Joann T - Warwick, Rhode Island

"The instructor, Shante, was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well."

Mary S - CROOKS, South Dakota

"Absolutely enjoyed taking the online course for FMT Basics with the Movement Maestro! The information presented was informational and easy to understand. The instructor kept my interest peaked and showed a few taping techniques for easier application that I was not aware of. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a taping course!"

James B - TAYLORSVILLE, Mississippi

"This is an awesome course that I very much enjoyed taking. I learned a lot of techniques that I know will help my patients. "

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