Therapeutic Taping Strategies for the Upper Extremity

This course will provide an overview and background on the role of both traditional inelastic taping and elastic taping using kinesiology tape for de-loading/facilitation/ inhibition strategies. There will be a review of the relevant literature produced in this area with an emphasis on cervical and upper extremity conditions that are most suited for the use of therapeutic taping including lateral epicondylitis, upper crossed syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, rib fractures, gamekeeper's thumb, and myofascial trigger points. The use of special tests for these conditions will be reviewed alongwith examples of taping methods used in contemporary research studies along with their outcomes.

Attendees will be guided through clinical options for taping techniques to apply the next day in their clinic. Participants will be able to immediately use taping strategies for their patients' using techniques based on recent literature.

Highlights

• Taping techniques for various conditions such as lateral epicondylalgia, trigger point related pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome
• Appropriate strategies for the use of taping for patients with postural deficits
• Multiple demonstrations of taping for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand
• Pain theories and the role of proprioceptive inputs

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