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• Review the principles of kinesiology taping and supporting evidence
• Describe the physiological and neurological effects of kinesiology taping for geriatric patient populations
• Demonstrate how to apply tape with appropriate tension for best results with geriatric patients
• Compare and contrast common taping techniques and review indications/contraindications for each
• Apply and demonstrate functional taping applications for geriatric-related postural, orthopedic, inflammatory and neurological conditions.
• Develop taping applications based on your assessment/treatment approach and the individual needs of your patient

 

principles of kinesiology taping

• Evolution of kinesiology taping
  • Old vs. new concepts
• Differences between kinesiology tapes
  • Features and characteristics
• Evidence supporting kinesiology taping

 

Physiological/neurological benefits of taping for the geriatric patient

• Skin-brain connection
  • Peripheral nerves
  • Sensory system/receptors
  • Histology of skin

 

Fundamental taping techniques and treatment strategies

• Types of taping
• Techniques
• Cuts
• Tension
• Care tips
• Indications/contraindications
• Special considerations for geriatric patients
• Combining taping with movement

HAND-ON LAB

 

TAPING FOR ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS

• Methods and application
• Effects and benefits
  • Upper extremity
  • Trunk/Lower extremity
• Interventions for
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Patellofemoral disorders
  • Lumbar and cervical strain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Joint replacement

HAND-ON LAB

 

FLUID DYNAMICS TAPING

• Methods and application
• Effects and benefits
• Decompression strategy vs. compression strategy
• Interventions for
  • Bruising
  • Swelling
  • Edema

HAND-ON LAB

 

POSTURE TAPING

• Methods and application
• Effects and benefits
• Postural taping framework
• Posture evaluation from head to toe
• Common postural dysfunctions
• Interventions for postural imbalances

HAND-ON LAB

 

SCAR TAPING

• Methods and application
• Effects and benefits
• Scar tissue assessment
• Scar tissue framework
• Special populations and conditions
• Interventions for scarring

HANDS-ON LAB

 

TAPING FOR NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

• Methods and applications
• Effects and benefits
• Nerve tract irritation
• Upper and lower extremities
• Interventions for:
  • Stroke
  • Parkinson’s
  • Gait and balance disorders

HANDS-ON LAB

 

CODING AND DOCUMENTATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT

 

CASE STUDIES AND PROBLEM SOLVING

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Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 5.5 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 5.5 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Maryland: This educational offering has been submitted to the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for pre-approval of 0.55 continuing education hours.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2018.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New Jersey: This educational offering has been submitted for 5.5 continuing education credits to the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Nevada: This educational offering has been submitted to the NV State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for approval of CEUs.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Ohio: This educational offering has been submitted for 5.5 CEUs to the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Oklahoma: This educational offering has been submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision for preapproval of 5.5 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Pennsylvania: Vyne Education, LLC. is seeking Direct Access approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Texas: This educational offering has been submitted to the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 5.5 continuing competence unit(s) for PTs and PTAs.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - West Virginia: This program has been submitted to the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy for 5.5 Continuing Education hours.

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Other Professions
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All Professionals
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Certificates, Educational Offering Completion Requirements
Certificates will be awarded upon receipt of payment and successful completion of the educational offering and evaluation form.

Requirements
Please note that full attendance and the completion of a post course assessment with a score of 80% or greater is required to receive full credit. Variable credit will not be awarded.

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