Kinesio Taping
You have probably seen numerous athletes wearing brightly coloured tape, this is Kinesio-tape.
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Kinesio Taping
You have probably seen numerous athletes wearing brightly coloured tape, this is Kinesio-tape.
Course Duration
1 Days
Entry Requirements
This course is open to Sports Massage Therapists and also experienced Massage Therapists L3+ who have a very good knowledge of the musculo-skeletal system - However it is important to note that for those not qualified in Sports Massage this course does not qualify you to treat Sports Injuries or practice in any way as a Sports Therapist
Course Audience
Massage Therapists who don't work with athletes Kinesio-taping is also useful for treating clients with: neck pain/sacro-iliac pain/ low back pain/tennis elbow/plantar fasciitis and biceps tendinitis so will be a very useful addition to your skills
Location
Holiday Inn Express, Lakeside Drive, Newport, NP10 8BB
Enrollment & Tuition
£135
Points Awarded
5 CPD Points
Syllabus
Course Delivery: The course theory lesson (a video to watch) & course notes will be sent out approx a week before. On the course day we will be focusing on practical skills – so lots of hands-on
This course will include Kinesio taping for:
- patella-femoral pain
- medial ligament sprains
- shin splints
- ankle sprains
- strained hamstrings
- quadriceps
- calf muscles
- ilio-tibial band
Kinesio-taping is also useful for treating clients with: neck pain/sacro-iliac pain/ low back pain/tennis elbow/plantar fasciitis and biceps tendinitis. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment and will help to prevent further injuries, or can be incorporated in to your sports and massage treatment.
This is a very valuable tool for both Sports therapists & experienced Massage Therapists
Course Tutors
Sue Croft
I am Sue Croft. I have been a registered Osteopath for 20 years. I ran my own practice for 15 years in London. In 2018 I moved to Swansea to work full time as a lecturer in osteopathy. I teach both Anatomy & Physiology, practical skills and lead the Biomechanics module. Outside of Osteopathy I am an English Channel swimmer and spend a lot of time swimming in the sea. Because of my background in endurance sports, I am an Injury prevention coach and have coached at various training camps around the world. I work very much on a stop problems happening in the first place.
