The course is suitable for all manual and movement Therapists. This includes Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, Sports Therapists, Podiatrists, Personal trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Pilates Instructors. You only require a reasonable background knowledge of anatomy and to be working in an environment where you are performing treatment, rehabilitation or performance improvement work with your clients.
Course Synopsis
This workshop is a perfect introduction to our taping theory and concepts. Based on previous feedback it is suitable for both novice and experienced tapers. The course is aimed at Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors. FMT Basics aims to teach you lots of taping techniques and the concepts on which they are based. This will equip you with the skills and understanding to effectively apply ROCKTAPE to virtually any problem within the musculoskeletal system.
FMT Basics Course outline:
• Theory and Concepts of Kinesiology taping
• Practical Introduction
• Symptom Reduction Taping (SRT)
• Research Review
• Oedema Control Taping (OCT)
• Dynamic Postural Taping (DPT)
• Power Taping Method (PTM)
• Summary
FMT Basics Learning Objectives:
• To understand proposed mechanisms behind the effects of Kinesiology Tape
• To gain a basic knowledge of the research in Kinesiology taping
• To learn and practise correct tape cutting and handling skills
• To learn the concepts behind 4 main types of tape application
• To practise application of the 4 main types of tape application