COURSE INFORMATION: COURSE DESCRIPTIONCOURSE INFORMATION: Instructor: Randall Alford , CKTP, CKTI,...

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phone: (888) 320-8273 ext. 114fax: (866) 620-1276

COURSE INFORMATION:

Instructor: Randall Alford , CKTP, CKTI, OTR/L, CHT, CHTRandall is a graduate of Texas Woman’s University, practicing since1994. He has been a Kinesio Taping instructor since 2003 and hastaught throughout the country. He is in private practice in BatonRouge, LA., as the Director of Hand Therapy for the Physical Therapyand Hand Center, treating primarily orthopaedic and sports injuries ofthe upper extremity. He has taught courses and been a guest lecturerat the LSUHSC for Occupational Therapy in New Orleans, and atLSU. Randall provides numerous lectures and in services on UEevaluation and treatment, mobilizations, and splinting in the local andprofessional community.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fee, less $75, will be refunded ifwritten cancellation is received 14 days prior to the seminar. Norefunds will be given after that date. Kinesio University reserves theright to cancel at any time with full refund.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

KT1 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS, SCREENING/MUSCLE TEST,& MUSCLE APPLICATIONS(To be taken in conjunction with KT2)

The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the KinesioTaping Method. Over the course of this eight-hour class, the CertifiedKinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) will discuss the fundamentalconcepts of the Kinesio Taping Method and the unique properties anduse of Kinesio Tex Tape. During lab sessions, attendees will haveample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for theenhancement of their Kinesio Taping skills and muscle applicationsfor both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of this course,attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio TapingMethod to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, anddecrease pain and swelling. In addition to instruction provided by theCKTI, the attendees will receive the full-color Kinesio Taping KT1 &KT2 Workbook to augment their training. Each attendee will alsoreceive a 60-day membership to the Kinesio Taping Associationwhich includes access to a reference database.

KT2 ADVANCED CONCEPTS & CORRECTIVE TECHNIQUES(Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 course)

The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this eight-hour class, the CKTI will introduce the six Corrective Techniques(Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, andLymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinicalconditions. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time topractice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lowerbody conditions. Upon completion of this course, attendees will beable to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method to orthopedic &neurological conditions.

February 04, 2017 - February 05, 2017Jackson, Mississippi

KT1&KT2

Methodist Rehabilitation Center1350 East Woodrow Wilson DriveJackson, Mississippi, 39126

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SCISSORS AND WEAR PROPER ATTIRE FOR TAPING(tank top & shorts)

AGENDA:

DAY 1 - FUNDAMENTAL KINESIO TAPING7:30am Sign In

8:00 Instructor Introduction & Bio

8:10 - 10:00 Intro Kinesio Taping Concepts, Theory, History, Tape Qualities, Finger Demo, Intro Five Major Physiological Effects; Skin, Circulatory &Fascia Function; Sacrospinalis Demo; Fascia & Muscle Function; Basic Application Concepts

10:00 Break

10:15 - 11:30 Joint Function; Biotensegrity; Application Basics, Prep, Precautions; Intro to Kinesio Taping Assessment Tests; Q&A

11:30 Lunch

12:30 - 3:00pm Kinesio Taping Assessments & Labs: Cervical Paraspinals; Scalenes Anterior; Rectus Abdominus; Pec Major & Rhomboid Major; GluteusMedius

3:00 Break

3:15 - 4:30 Assessments/Labs Cont’d.: Quadriceps Femoris; Ext. Digitorum; Hamstrings; Ext. Policis Longus; Biceps Brachii; Deltoid

4:30 - 5:30 Assessment Q&A; KT1 Review & Q&A, Application Requests; Conclusion

DAY 2 - ADVANCED KINESIO TAPING

8:00 - 10:05am Overnight Responses, Trouble Shooting: Basic Concepts of Corrective Techniques, Tension; Mechanical Correction: Patellar Tracking,Shoulder Instability

10:05 Break

10:20 Fascia Correction: Lateral Epicondylitis, ITB

11:30 Lunch

12:30 - 3:10pm Space, Tendon & Ligament Correction: Elbow, Lumbar, Carpal Tunnel, MCL, Achilles

3:10 Break

3:25 - 5:10 Fascia/Ligament Correction: Plantar Fasciitis; Function Correction: Ankle & Wrist; Circulatory/Lymphatic Correction: Edema of Calf and/orFoot, Finger Sprain

5:10 - 5:30 Assessment Questions, Glossary Review, Application Requests; Q&A; Conclusion

KTAI may request facility host to assist with follow-up interview or possible story.