Kinesiology Taping Certification for Pediatrics

Kinesiology tape has been utilized since the 1970s as a technique for healing the interconnected body. While often thought of as a treatment for athletes, kinesiology taping is very versatile for many patient populations. The pediatric neuromuscular system benefits from early and continuous input for postural development and motor learning. Therapeutic taping provides an additional modality for optimal results across all pediatric patients.

This hands-on and interactive workshop will empower participants to integrate kinesiology tape into their pediatric practice. Through several lab practices and discussions participants will learn to safely and effectively applytherapeutic tape to multiple areas of the body and improve outcomes in various pediatric conditions. Participants will leave with effective evidence-based kinesiology taping strategies to integrate into their toolbox the next day to improve therapeutic outcomes.

Highlights

• Apply and modify evidence-based taping techniques for infants and children with diagnoses including torticollis, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, hypotonia, handwriting deficits, and more
• Become certified in pediatric kinesiology taping and applications
• Expand your kinesiology taping applications to effectively treat issues outside of musculoskeletal dysfunction - articulation, feeding, respiration, constipation, grasp, handwriting, mobility, gait, and balance
• Immediately improve children's posture, gross and fine motor skills, and decrease pain and scarring
• Hands-on labs to practice and review taping principleswhich you can safely and effectively use the next day

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers