Athletic Tape Info Center

RockTape, a leading kinesiology tape manufacturer, is in the forefront of kinesiology taping education for health professionals. Unlike other kinesiology taping protocols that focus exclusively on therapeutic applications, Rock Tape teaches both fascial movement taping techniques for therapeutic purposes and PowerTaping for sports performance enhancement. This creates a double benefit for athletes and those who treat them – they can use the therapeutic applications for injuries and the sports performance techniques for training and competition.

As part of their ongoing Continuing Professional Education program, RockTape is offering a new Fascial Movement Taping certification program in 2012. Targeted to therapists and other practitioners who are new to kinesiology taping, this in-depth, 2 day program covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of fascial movement applications for athletic performance and rehabilitation. An added bonus is coverage of insurance coding, billing and marketing for kinesiology taping modalities.

Fascial Movement Taping, Part l encompasses the first, full day, and covers :

1. The “4 Pillars of Power Taping”
2. Indications and Contraindications for Kinesiology Tape Use
3. Movement Assessment
4. Tape Application
5. Special Conditions – Rehab, Posture, Pregnancy, and Edema Control
6. FMS – squat and push-up patterns
7. Performance Chain Taping

Fascial Movement Taping, Part ll is held on the second day and includes:

1. Performance Chain Taping
2. Sport Specific Chains and Taping
3. Insurance and Cash Billing Practices
4. How to Bill and Market Kinesiology Taping

The reference for the course is the RockTape PowerTaping Manual, 2nd Edition. This comprehensive 117 page reference guide covers all aspects of kinesiology taping, and includes over 70 color photos and illustrations. An additional training product designed for busy clinicians is The Patient Education and Desktop Reference Tool, with quick instructions for the 25 most-popular taping applications.

For more information about kinesiology taping training for clinicians, visit the Health Professional’s Resource page in the TheraTape Education Center.