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.
Athletic Trainers
- HawkGrips (P8834) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education for Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 2 hours of Category A CE. ATCs are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent in educational programming.
Chiropractors
- HawkGrips is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards to offer continuing education to Chiropractors.
Physical Therapists
- HawkGrips is approved by the FSBPT & ProCert to offer 1 CCU for this course. The following states accept courses that have been approved by FSBPT (exp. 10/7/2021): AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MS, MO, MN, MT, NE, NC, ND, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, and District of Columbia.
*This course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm course approval of contact hours. Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.
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.
- Introduction, History and Precautions/Contraindications
- Introduction and disclaimer
- History of IASTM
- Why IASTM?
- History of Kinesiology Taping
- Why Kinesiology Taping?
- Precautions and Contraindications (IASTM and Kinesiology Taping)
- Introduction to IASTM Therapy
- IASTM Proposed Mechanisms of Action
- IASTM Effects and Research
- IASTM Instrument Selection: Shapes, Edges and Bevels
- IASTM Strokes
- IASTM Dosing
- Introduction to Kinesiology Taping
- Kinesiology Taping Proposed Mechanisms of Action
- Kinesiology Taping Facts
- Kinesiology Taping Research
- Kinesiology Taping Techniques
- Kinesiology Tape Cuts and Patterns
- Proper Application
- Kinesiology Taping Aftercare
- Combining Modalities: Demonstrations and Practical Applications
- Combining IASTM and Kinesiology Taping for:
- Shoulder
- Calf, Ankle and Foot
- Lower Back Pain Kinesiology Taping Application
- Anterior Knee Pain Kinesiology Taping Application
- Cervical Joint Support Kinesiology Taping Application
- Elbow or Wrist Pain Kinesiology Taping Application
- Hand and Wrist Kinesiology Taping Applications
- Achilles Tendon Kinesiology Taping Application
- Documentation
- Treatment Overview
- Treatment Principals
- Clinical Reasoning
- 4 T's of Functional Taping
- Practical Application
- Further Education Opportunities
- Combining IASTM and Kinesiology Taping for:
- 15-Question Quiz
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: approx. 30 min
TOTAL: approx. 2 hours
- 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