Course Description
Geriatric Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification: Combining Taping & Movement to Improve Functional Outcomes – Milica McDowell
From joint replacements to stroke recovery, kinesiology tape has rapidly gained popularity in geriatric rehabilitation due to its unique ability to improve movement and function. Ā 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, NDT (Neurodevelopmental Treatment), Hippo- and Aquatic Therapies, and more.
This lab-intensivecertification recording will equip you with gentle yet highly effective taping techniques to improve functional outcomes with a multitude of geriatric-related conditions. Ā 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 Ā active Ā 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.
- Review the principles of kinesiology taping and supporting evidence
- Describe the physiological and neurological effects of kinesiology taping for geriatric patient populations
- Demonstrate how to apply tape with appropriate tension for best results with geriatric patients
- Compare and contrast common taping techniques and review indications/contraindications for each
- Apply and demonstrate functional taping applications for geriatric-related postural, orthopedic, inflammatory and neurological conditions.
- Develop taping applications based on your assessment/treatment approach and the individual needs of your patient
Principles of Kinesiology Taping
- Evolution of kinesiology taping
- Differences between kinesiology tapes
- Evidence supporting kinesiology taping
Physiological/Neurological Benefits of Taping For the Geriatric Patient
- 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
- Special considerations for geriatric patients
- Combining taping with movement
HAND-ON LAB
TAPING FOR ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS
- Methods and application
- Effects and benefits
- Upper extremity
- Trunk/Lower extremity
- Interventions for:
- Shoulder impingement
- Patellofemoral disorders
- Lumbar and cervical strain
- Osteoarthritis
- Joint replacement
HAND-ON LAB
FLUID DYNAMICS TAPING
- Methods and application
- Effects and benefits
- Decompression strategy vs. compression strategy
- Interventions for
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Edema
HAND-ON LAB
POSTURE TAPING
- Methods and application
- Effects and benefits
- Postural taping framework
- Posture evaluation from head to toe
- Common postural dysfunctions
- Interventions for postural imbalances
HAND-ON LAB
SCAR TAPING
- Methods and application
- Effects and benefits
- Scar tissue assessment
- Scar tissue framework
- Special populations and conditions
- Interventions for scarring
HANDS-ON LAB
TAPING FOR NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
- Methods and applications
- Effects and benefits
- Nerve tract irritation
- Upper and lower extremities
- Interventions for:
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s
- Gait and balance disorders
HANDS-ON LAB
CODING AND DOCUMENTATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT
CASE STUDIES AND PROBLEM SOLVING
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