Description
Course overview
It is no coincidence that many of the world’s best massage therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, professional sports people and millions of others use kinesiology tape. This course is ideal for therapists wishing to add kinesiology taping into their repertoire, and understand how taping can be applied to a variety of conditions.
Incorporating kinesiology taping into your regular massage routines, or using it as a modality all on its own will enhance your treatments, and your results.
This course is intended for qualified massage and bodywork therapists.
Kinesiology taping benefits:
- Decreased pain and discomfort
- Decreased swelling
- Faster healing time & recovery
Course content:
- An Introduction To Kinesiology Taping
- Basics of Kinesiology Tape Application
- Contraindications
- Brands and Suppliers
- Practical Applications of Kinesiology Taping
- Neutral Techniques
- Stretch Techniques
- Adaptive Techniques
Prerequisites: Anatomy & physiology and any massage or bodywork qualification at Level 3 or above. You will be required to provide evidence of these qualifications before the start of the course.
Practical Course Length: 1 day full course or half day practical refresher
Assessment: Completion of guided home study and preparation of written assessment prior to the practical training day. On the practical training days, continuous formative assessment, verbal questions and performance of a taping treatment with minimal guidance from your tutor, along with final completion of the written assessment. The refresher course will be assessed via observation of a taping treatment with minimal guidance from your tutor only.
Model Required? Yes. Check the contraindications explained in the course to determine suitability for treatment for yourself or prior to choosing your model.
Course Fee includes training materials, assessment and certification
Required Self-Guided (Theory) Learning: 90 hours
Case Studies Required: None.
Accrediting Body: This course is fully accredited by Independent Accredited Training Solutions (IATS) and approved as insurable by Insync, BGi UK, WellBeing Insurance and Westminster Insurance, however please check with your own insurer to see if they will also cover this qualification.
Qualification Attained: Natural Touch Training Accredited Diploma
CPD Points: 20
