Training
Kinesio® Taping, developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, is a taping method that facilitates the body’s healing process to allow support and stability to muscles and joints. It has been used extensively in the field of rehabilitation and sports medicine worldwide including America, Korea, Australia and Europe. Other applications include musculoskeletal rehabilitation, postural and muscle re-education, pain and swelling control, hand therapy and lymphoedema.
KT1- Fundamental Concepts
Kinesio® Taping Course (KT Level 1, 2, 3)
Kinesio® Taping, developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, is a taping method that facilitates the body’s healing process to allow support and stability to muscles and joints. It has been used extensively in the field of rehabilitation and sports medicine worldwide including America, Korea, Australia and Europe. Other applications include musculoskeletal rehabilitation, postural and muscle re-education, pain and swelling control, hand therapy and lymphoedema.
This course is approved by the Kinesio® Taping Association (KTA). As a part of the KTA sequential education program one must attend and complete a KTA approved Level 1-3 course to sit for the examination and become a Certified Kinesio® Taping Practitioner (CKTP). The structure of the course is as follow:
KT1- Fundamental Concepts
(To be taken in conjunction with KTA approved KT2 course)
• 8 hour course
• designed to introduce practitioners to the KT Method
• covers the four major physiological effects- skin, muscle, circulatory/lymphatic and joint
• features lab sessions to practice KT applications
• completion will allow attendees to relax overuse syndrome, stimulate weak muscles and
decrease pain and swelling
KT2- Advanced Concepts and Corrective Techniques
(Attendees must complete KTA approved KT1 course before taking KT2)
• 8 hour course
• builds on material learned in KT1
• covers the six corrective techniques- mechanical, functional, space, fascia,
ligament/tendon and lymphatic)
• features lab sessions to practice KT applications
• completion will allow attendees to apply the KT Method to orthopedic and neurological conditions
Upon completion of this KT-1 and KT-2 course, participants will be able to apply the concepts of Kinesio® Taping and learn various taping techniques for the treatment of the spine and upper/lower extremity dysfunction.
KT3- Kinesio® Taping Certification Course
(Attendees must complete KTA approved KT1 and 2 courses before taking KT3)
• 8 hour course
• combines KT1 and 2 coursework
• features lab sessions to practice KT applications
• covers some of the more advanced techniques of the KT method
• can be tailored to specific conditions, professions or applications by each instructor
• upon completion, attendees will be eligible to take the CKTP exam
KT3 covers advanced techniques in various clinical conditions. Emphasis will be on clinical reasoning and interactive discussion.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the Sole Distributor of Kinesio Tex® in Hong Kong, Macau and China