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Course Description

This energetic, hands on workshop presents taping strategies, and utilizes clinical reasoning to help the practitioner become proficient in kinesiology taping techniques. Must-know concepts for skin safety, preparation, application, removal, and contraindications are discussed. Strategies utilizing kinesiology taping in combination with other techniques are demonstrated and practiced.



Topics covered include:
  1. How kinesiology tape differs from other types of taping used in rehab and sports
  2. Unique qualities and applications of kinesiology tape
  3. The relevant physiology/neurology/anatomy for applying kinesiology tape for edema/function/pain
  4. Application guidelines for special populations
  5. Taping for abnormal structural conditions and postural permutations
  6. Live case study work with course participants.
Add a great tool to your practice that will give your patients continued therapeutic benefits between treatments.

Who should attend?
PT/PTAs, OT/COTAs, Chiropractors.
Less than 50% of the content of this course deals with evaluation, therefore course registration is also open to COTAs, PTAs, and CAs. However, registrants should be aware that there are certain activities discussed in the course that by law cannot be performed by assistants.

Assessment: Successful completion of this course will be based on attendance and participation in all hands-on labs.

AOTA Classification Codes
OT Process: Intervention
Domain of OT: Activity Demands

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Indicate how kinesiology tape differs from other types of tape used in rehab and sports.
  • Identify the qualities of kinesiology tape that make it unique.
  • Discuss physiology as it relates to kinesiology taping and functional movement
  • Discuss techniques for commonly affected body areas, common orthopedic injuries, and neurological conditions
  • Demonstrate how kinesiology tape compliments and differs from other treatments
  • Recall clinical strategies to evaluate and work with many additional conditions
  • Apply kinesiology taping techniques for swelling, muscle function, pain, and functional movement

Jon Eberle

DC

Dr. Jon Eberle attended Texas A&M where he received a BBA in Accounting and
an MS in Finance. After a career in forensic and litigation consulting, he changed
course to pursue his love for sports and the health and wellness industry. As a
personal trainer and avid triathlete, he naturally became very interested in
kinesiology tape and helping the body to move better. Dr. Eberle completed his
chiropractic doctorate work at Life University with an emphasis on functional
neurology and chiropractic biophysics. In practice he has a focus on how
kinesiology tape is used to best affect the nervous system for optimal clinical
results with patients.
Dr. Eberle served as the Director of Education for a major kinesiology taping
manufacturer for two years. He was responsible for clinical and consumer
application development, product development, directing and delivering the
professional education program, as well as many other marketing and sales
tasks. Dr. Eberle has taught his kinesiology taping program over 200 times in 8
different countries. In addition to his clinical experience utilizing kinesiology tape,
he has taped tens of thousands of amateur and professional athletes at major
health and fitness events, sports expos, clinical and retail trade shows, and within
the scope of professional education initiatives. His broad experience in the retail
and clinical markets makes him an excellent resource as an educator and clinical
expert.
Dr. Eberle now serves as the President of Elite Health and Fitness and
independently administers the Kinesiology Taping Professional Education
program. Dr. Eberle is regarded internationally as an authority on kinesiology
taping education due to his pioneering work in the clinical research and content
creation used in many professional education programs. He has certainly
confirmed his place among the pioneers in light elastic taping education and
development. His program does not give you a list of applications to memorize,
but instead provides you with the technique and strategy to utilize the benefits of
kinesiology tape for neuromusculoskeletal conditions and beyond.

30 Minutes
Registration
735 Minutes
Participant Intro
15 Minutes
Introduction to Kinesiology Taping
30 Minutes
Product Decription/Comparison and Industry Info
30 Minutes
Unique Qualities and Uses of Kinesiology Tape
15 Minutes
BREAK
15 Minutes
Why We Use Kinesiology Tape
30 Minutes
Taping Technique Intro
30 Minutes
Handling Skills and Common Errors
30 Minutes
Technique: Edema (Methods and Contraindication)
30 Minutes
Lab 1: Edema of the Knee
60 Minutes
Lunch
30 Minutes
Technique: Muscle Function (Method and Contraindication)
45 Minutes
Lab 2: Deltoid/Lower Trap/Quadriceps
30 Minutes
Technique: Pain Specific
15 Minutes
BREAK
30 Minutes
Lab 3: Pes Bursae/Spinous/Lateral Knee
15 Minutes
Break, and Intro to Combining Techniques
30 Minutes
Lab 4: Shin Splints/Drop Foot
30 Minutes
Research: Review
30 Minutes
Lab 5: Biceps/Triceps/Paraspinals
15 Minutes
Questions
30 Minutes
Check-in
30 Minutes
Review Day 1 and Timed Exercise
15 Minutes
Technique: Edema Part 2
30 Minutes
Lab 6: Upper Extremity Edema
30 Minutes
Lab 7: Carpal Tunnel/DeQuervains/Epicondylitis
30 Minutes
Lab 8: Osteoarthritis/Hamstrings/Ankle Stabiity
15 Minutes
BREAK
30 Minutes
Lab 9: Plantar Fisciitis/Ankle Edema/Hallux Valgus
30 Minutes
Lab 10: Abdominals/ Wrist Finger Extension
30 Minutes
Lab 11: GastrocSoleus/AchillesTendinitis
60 Minutes
Lunch
30 Minutes
Advanced Techniques Part 1
30 Minutes
Live Demo Part 1
30 Minutes
Advanced Techniques Part 2
30 Minutes
Live Demo Part 2
15 Minutes
BREAK
30 Minutes
Advanced Techniques Part 3
30 Minutes
Live Demo Part 3
30 Minutes
Advanced Techniques Part 4
30 Minutes
Live Demo Part 4
30 Minutes
InService/Co
15 Minutes
Questions

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 16.5 hours (1.65 CEUs)
  • CIAO is a BOC Approved Provider #P2881 (ATs)
  • This program is eligible for a maximum of 16.5 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (19 PDUs Clinical Lab Assessment)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the TBPTE Accredited Prov. #2202009#TX
  • This activity meets the continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • 16.5 Hrs PT/PTAs in IL, TX(16.5 CCUs)
  • 19.8 Hrs PT/PTAs in NY

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


CIAO is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.


CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


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