This course introduces the concept of movement therapy and performance enhancement via functional taping methods with the geriatric population. Tape applications will be discussed for all levels of geriatrics, stroke, balance disorders, total joint replacement and osteoarthritis patients. Additionally, this course includes a review of the current literature supporting the theory of kinesiology taping for the purposes of rehabilitation, edema/swelling management, neuropathic pain, scar and postural management.
This course is intended for practitioners and therapists with all levels of experience with taping. All supplies needed for the course are provided.
Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Certification courses are led by industry leading experts in movement assessment, performance and rehabilitation.
Sunday July 17th, 2022 11am-6pm EST, 10am-5pm CST, 9am-4pm MST, 8am-3pm PST
Virtual Classroom (we will send course link when we get closer to the course)
What do I need to attend a virtual classroom?
- The supplies we ship to you after you have registered
- A desktop, laptop, tablet or phone
- Headphones
- Reliable WIFI (>14Mbps-preferable more than 100)
- Products(Rocktape and Scissors)
- Course Administrator Contact
Jessica Hill, DPT, PT, MSPT, CSCS
- FMT Geriatrics - $200 Sunday
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Early Bird Discount - use code "EBGERWC0717" at checkout for 10% off until June 17th, 2022.
25% fee for registration cancellations made less than 5 days before scheduled class date.
Training may be canceled if a minimum number of trainees is not reached two weeks prior to training. All registrants will receive a full refund or immediate transfer to a future training.
We do everything possible to ensure our events will go on as planned, but Mother Nature can choose to not cooperate. If it looks like a class will have to be cancelled, we will do our very best to contact you and give you as much notice as possible. With that said, please make your travel plans accordingly, knowing that we are not responsible for acts of God and cannot refund travel expenses related to cancelled/rescheduled seminars.
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This course is valid for continuing education credit through NUHS in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: AK, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed) 
 
Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, KY, LA, MS, OK, WI 
*NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees' responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event. 
 
PT/PTA  
AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, SC, RI, TN, VA  - FMT Pediatrics meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of  Texas Physical Therapy Association Approval #75899
 
AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, NE, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY - FMT Pediatrics meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards 
 
IL - FMT Pediatrics (6 contact hours)/Advanced (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education. 
 
TX- Approval #75899 (FMT Geriatrics 6 CCUs) approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 
 
 
ATC 
 
FMT (BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (6 hours/CEUs FMT Geriatrics Category A) ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES FMT GERIATRICS At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to:
FMT GERIATRICS KINESIOLOGY TAPING COURSE OUTLINE 8AM – 3PM Hour One(8am-9am) Welcome & Introduction of Instructor and participants
Who is the geriatric population and how are they defined? (Ch 1) Introduction of Taping History (Ch 2) Types of taping, rigid vs dynamic tape Kinesiology taping and its popularity Kinesiology tape - features and characteristics Tape application, skin preparation techniques Reducing risks involved in kinesiology taping Past and future taping techniques, trends and movements
Skin Anatomy/Physiology and Tape Mechanisms (Ch 3) Skin-brain connection Sensory system, discussion of hair follicles and skin receptors Cortical Homunculus Review
Effects and Benefits of Kinesiology Taping (Ch 4) Pain and how Kinesiology tape improves this condition Decompression and Mechanical effects of kinesiology tape Neurosensory communications to the brain via skin stimulation
Hour Two (9am-10am) Pain Mitigation Effect of Tape (Ch 4) Pain Gate Theory Neuromatrix Model Biopsychosocial Model of Pain (BPS) Science Literature Review
Decompression Effect of Tape (Ch 6) Looking under the skin with MSK Ultrasound Science Literature Review
Neurosensory Input Effect of Tape (Ch 7) Importance of brain’s role in movement Effects of Tape on Balance, Tactile Acuity Science Literature Review Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter
Kinesiology Tape Theory Questions (Ch 8) Qualities of Kinesiology Tape Science Literature Review Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter
Kinesiology Taping Basic Technique Considerations (Ch 9) General taping application rules Indications/Contraindications Negotiables and non-negotiables for technique
Hour Three (10:10am-11am) Geriatric Conditions (Ch 10) Joint Stability overview of patient presentation and tape indications Joint Replacementoverview of patient presentation and tape indications Osteoarthritisoverview of patient presentation and tape indications Stroke overview of patient presentation and tape indications Postureoverview of patient presentation and tape indications Fall Prevention overview of patient presentation and tape indications
Joint Stability Taping Strategies (Ch 11) Goals of Taping Strategy for Joint Stability Ankle Tape practical lab experience, instructor feedback Knee Tape practical lab experience, instructor feedback Shoulder Tape practical lab experience, instructor feedback Wrist Tape practical lab experience, instructor feedback
Hour Four (11am-12pm) Joint Replacement Taping Strategies (Ch 12) Goals of Taping Strategy for Joint Replacement Fluid Dynamics, Decompression effect of tape Total Knee Replacement Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback 1 week post-op, 1 month post-op Total Hip Replacement Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback 1 week post-op, 1 month post-op
Osteoarthritis Taping Strategies (Ch 13) Goals of Taping Strategy for OA Knee Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Hip Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback SI Joint Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
Hour Five (1pm-2pm) Stroke Taping Strategies (Ch 14) Goals of Taping Strategy for Stroke Depressed Humeral Head Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Hand Opening Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Upper Extremity Helix Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Lower Extermity Helix Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Drop Foot Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
Posture Taping Strategies (Ch 15) Goals of Taping Strategy for Postural Support Forward Head Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Forward Shoulder Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Dowager’s Hump Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Pelvic Tilt Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
Hour Six (2pm-3pm) Fall Prevention Taping Strategies(Ch 16) Goals of Taping Strategy for Fall Prevention Afferent feedback of tape for neurosensory support Biomechanical Joint by Joint considerations Low Back Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Rectus Abdominus Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback LE Helix Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback Posterior Fascial Chain Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
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