Kinesiology Taping Workshop
by Vega Osteopathy - Laura Beard
Date: Saturday and Sunday
22nd and 23rd February
Time: 10am - 4.00pm
Venue: Alliance Therapy Centre
Participants of this workshop should have a good/strong knowledge of anatomy and basic knowledge of physiology related to sports injury and general sprains and strains of MSK.
Workshop is aimed at Sports therapists, Sports massage therapists, massage therapist or any other therapists working with sports teams or/and general public.
What will be covered:
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How does Kinesiology taping work?
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How to use and apply K-tape
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Benefits of Kinesiology Taping
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Comparisons of conventional taping for athletes, K-tapingand Functional movement taping (FMT)
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The workshop aims to teach you how to apply K-taping in your own practice treating the general public; aiding rehabilitation from any MSK sports injuries, decreasing pain in the lower back, neck, shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle in patients; and how to enhance performance.
Kinesiology techniques, discussion and application to the following areas of the body will be included in the workshop:
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Plantar surface of the foot pain
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Ankle sprains
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Achilles and calf strains
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Shin pain
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General knee pain / ITB friction syndrome/ MCL, LCL, plantar tendinopathy
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Gluteal, Hamstrings, Quadriceps & Adductors strains and fatigue
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LBP and SIJ dysfuction
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Intercostal rib pain/strain
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Thoracic, posterior and lateral cervical spine
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GHJ pain, rotator cuff, ACJ, Biceps tendinopathy
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Lateral and Medial elbow pain
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K-taping to aid in drainage and oedema - if time permits
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Demonstration of FMT benefit - if time permits
Cost of Workshop: £200 Deposit to be paid to secure place: £80. Balance to be paid by a week prior to the workshop date
Booking: Please download and return the booking form via the button here and send via post or email. Deposit and remainder payment can be made at the Centre - cash or cheque - or via BACS - all details are on the booking form.