Introduction to IASTM and Kinesiology Taping (On-Demand)
This 2-hour introductory course is designed to give an overview of the research and basis for instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesiology taping. This is a home-study course and therefore does not teach clinicians how to perform IASTM and Kinesiology tape, but instead reviews the relevant physiology and most current evidence on the theories behind IASTM as well as the key fundamentals of the technique. Clinicians should always perform treatments within their clinical scope.
Instructor: TBD
Course Time: Self-Paced
Educational Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
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This 2 hour introductory course is designed to give an overview of the research and basis for instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and kinesiology taping. This is a home-study course and therefore does not teach clinicians how to perform IASTM and kinesiology tape but instead review the relevant physiology and most current evidence on the theories behind IASTM as well as the key fundamentals of the technique. Clinicians should always perform treatments within their clinical scope. At the end of the course, participants will take a 15-question quiz to ensure comprehension and must pass with a score of 75% or better.
Video 1: 13:12 mins (Introduction, History and Precautions/Contraindications)
Video 2: 26:28 mins (Introduction to IASTM Therapy)
Video 3: 20:42 mins (Introduction to Kinesiology Taping)
Video 4: 26:42 mins (Combining Modalities: Demonstrations and Practical Application)
15-Question Quiz
- Describe the history of IASTM and kinesiology taping
- Define the 4 main theories on how IASTM works
- Identify at least 4 precautions and contraindications to IASTM
- Identify at least 4 precautions and contraindications to kinesiology taping
- Name at least 3 kinesiology taping cuts
- Describe the 10 stages of proper kinesiology taping application as outlined in the course
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