FMT Advanced

25% fee for cancellations on courses that have been marked as “in progress” - or partially viewed. Execution of refund is contingent upon the review of RockTape/Implus Footcare LLC to determine course status. Full refunds will be issued to those who have not reviewed any portion of the course and will be processed within 3-5 business days. Refunds expected to be returned to the original payment method used unless stated otherwise by RockTape/Implus Footcare LLC. Due to the method of delivery for these courses (i.e., on-demand), registration is ongoing and therefore does not have a registration deadline associated with it.

• Do you offer discounts?

Yes, we offer military, student, and group discounts. For a student discount, please email a copy of your student ID or current course schedule with the year on it to student@rocktape.com. Be sure to note the exact course you are enrolling in to receive a specific code (i.e. August 15^th, 2023 Basic Webcast).

• What are your hours of operation?

Monday-Thursday: 7a-4p EST

Friday: 7a-4p EST

Holidays may impact these hours.

• Will I receive supplies with my course purchase?

This depends on the course type. The materials for a live course will be shipped to the course location and will be presented to you upon arrival. Webcast supplies will be sent directly to you and should be received on the week of. Our on-demand courses do not include supplies but can be purchased separately through our medical distribution partners. Please visit the "Get Medical Pricing" tab to purchase discounted materials for use in an on-demand course

• When does course registration close?

For a webcast course:

Webcast registrations close the Friday of the week before the scheduled class date/time (8/9 days -unless otherwise stated).

For a live course:

Live course registrations close 24 hours before the scheduled course date/time.

• I am enrolled in a webcast, but I have not received my supplies yet. Now what?

Supplies are sent manually on a course-by-course basis. This means your supplies and informational email will be sent to you on the week of. If you do not receive your supplies by the Thursday before the course, please reach out to student@rocktape.com for assistance.

• Do I need to have someone with me to practice on during a webcast or an on-demand course?

No, it is not necessary for you to have a model with you while you complete the course. However, we do find it helpful to practice the principles as they are presented, so you are more than welcome to have someone present with you during the course. Note: Any model/person(s) who have not registered for the course will not receive a certificate or CEU credits.

• Do I need to do anything to prepare myself before taking the post-course quiz?

Yes, please ensure you download the study guides located in the “Downloads” tab and complete your participant waiver (if you haven’t already).

• When will I receive my certificate?

For a live/webcast course:

If you have completed all the course paperwork and quizzes, you will receive your certificate in approximately three weeks from the course completion date.

For an on-demand course:

You will receive your certificate immediately after completing your course.

• How do I know if a course is approved for CEUs?

Please check the “CEU Details” tab on the course listing page. Each course, profession, and state have different approvals. If you do not see your profession and/or state on the CEU Details page, then we do not have approvals. You are more than welcome to check with your licensing board to see if the course meets their requirements.

• I am enrolled in a webcast. How do I log in to access the webcast?

Once you register and complete your waiver you will receive login instructions that includes your password to the webcast. Please read this document carefully and in full.

• For more information, downloadable guides, and tool hygiene guidelines, please visit: https://www.rocktape.com/medical/guides/downloads/

• Do you have any other questions or concerns?

Please reach out to student@rocktape.com.

Steve Capobianco, DC

Dr. Capobianco holds a B.A. and M.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA, in addition he is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, and a Performance Enhancement Specialists from the NASM. He is a certified in Active Release and Graston Technique provider that allows him to treat a myriad of musculoskeletal injuries using a combination of hand and tool release therapy.

Steve recently launched a sports specific rehab and performance institute called ProjectMOVE in Denver Colorado that focuses on identifying motor control dysfunction in an attempt to enhance human performance from the professional athlete to weekend warrior.

Steve is an avid athlete with a passion for sports. He has spent 25 years competing in ice hockey, lacrosse, triathlons, adventure racing, and natural bodybuilding. Steve is the Medical Director

Hour One

• Review of Basic taping framework for acute and sub-acute musculoskeletal conditions
• Overview of outline of the course; introduction of topics that will be covered as well as description of practical lab experience and presentation of case studies.

Movement Science (Ch 1)

• Movement Science Concepts

Perception Science (Ch 2) 

• Perception Science and its influence on movement quality and quantity

Research Update (Ch 3)

• Global Effects of Taping
• Tape and compromised populations
• Tape and performance population
• Tape and influence on movement screening scores/movement quality

Human GPS System (Ch 4)

• How fascia influences movement
• How skin influences fascia
• How musculoskeletal ultrasound can be integrated as a teaching tool for deeper understanding of skin and fascial relationships

Joint by Joint Concept (Ch 5)

• Kinetic chain approach (Ch 5) Joint by Joint and Mobility/Stability Concepts
• Priming the nervous system
• Pain gate stimulation

Hour Two

Planes of Movement Review (Ch 6)

• Fascial Chain Anatomy & Function
• Tape application theory and practice
• Tissue preparation, pre-application and application techniques for the following fascial chains

Fascial Chains – Performance Back Chain (Ch 7)

• Present anatomical sub-components, physiology/function of Performance Back Chain
• Performance back chain taping
• Function of the chain: slow twitch, postural support, extension, resists flexion
• Pre-application, positioning of the patient/client
• Application of tape along chain, assessment of efficacy of tape application.
• Motor Control Exercises/Neuromuscular Retraining for the Performance Back Chain

Fascial Chains – Performance Lateral Chain (Ch 8)

• Present anatomical sub-components, physiology/function of Performance Lateral Chains
• Performance lateral chain taping
• Function of the chain: Frontal pain support, trunk stability
• Pre-application, positioning of the patient/client
• Application of tape along chain, assessment of efficacy of tape application.
• Motor Control Exercises/Neuromuscular Retraining for the Performance Lateral Chains

Fascial Chains – Performance Functional Chain (Ch 9)

• Present anatomical sub-components, physiology/function of Performance Functional Chains

Fascial Chains – Performance Core Chain (Ch 10)

• Present anatomical sub-components, physiology/function of Performance Core Chain

Hour Three

Fascial Chains – Performance Arm Chain (Ch 11)

• Present anatomical sub-components, physiology/function of Performance Extremity Chains

Fascial Chains – Performance Spiral Chain (Ch 12)

• Present anatomical sub-components, physiology/function of Performance Spiral Chains

Compression Band Flossing (Ch 13)

• Introduction of compression band flossing equipment, discussion on physiological effects and introduction of applications for trunk, upper and lower extremities
• Practice/Evaluation of flossing techniques Upper Body/Lower Body/ Spine

Hour Four

Tweak Taping  (Ch 14)

• Introduction to Tweak Taping Concepts and applications
• Practice/Evaluation of technique Upper Body/Lower Body/ Spine Tweak Taping Concepts and applications

Screen/Intervene/Rescreen (Ch 15)

• Movement assessment content overview
• Importance of assessment
• Historical Assessments
• New paradigm in assessments

Data Collection and Objective Data Screening (Ch 16)

Hour Five

Breathing Screen (Ch 17)

• Breathing Pattern Assessment and Screen
• Systematic assessment of breathing patterns, present normal pattern, identify and observe abnormal patterns
• Common movement dysfunctions of breathing patterns
• Kinesiology tape as a corrective intervention for this dysfunctional pattern

Scapular Screen (Ch 18)

• Systematic assessment of the scapular pattern, Present normal pattern, identify dysfunctional patterns
• Common movement dysfunctions of the scapular pattern
• Kinesiology tape as a corrective intervention for this dysfunctional pattern

Single Leg Squat Screen (Ch 19)

• Systematic assessment of the single leg squat pattern, Present normal pattern, identify dysfunctional patterns
• Common movement dysfunctions of the single leg squat pattern
• Kinesiology tape as a corrective intervention for this dysfunctional pattern

Hour Six

 

Sport-specific taping introductions and lab practice (Ch 20)

• Specific chains for yoga, running, throwing, kicking and scenarios related to sport movement.
• Application of tape along chain for one sport-specific pattern
• Motor Control Exercises/Neuromuscular Retraining for Sport Specific Taping

Sport-specific taping introductions and lab practice – Running(Ch 21)

Sport-specific taping introductions and lab practice – Throwing (Ch 22)

Sport-specific taping introductions and lab practice – Yoga  (Ch 23)

DC 

 

This course is valid for continuing education credit through NUHS in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: AK, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed) 

 

Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, LA, MS, OK, WI 

 

CEU approval for this course has been submitted and is pending: NY, TX 

 

*NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event. 

 

 

  

PT/PTA   

  

AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, SC, RI, TN, VA - FMT Advanced meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of ATPTA KY (FMT Advanced 6 Category 1 contact hours), Approval Number 280-APTAKY-2024.    

 

AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY - FMT Advanced meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards  

 

DC - FMT Advanced meets continuing education requirements of the DC Physical Therapy Board by virtue of a NUHS approval for 6 contact hours. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.  

   

 

IL - FMT Advanced (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.  

  

 

KY- FMT Advanced has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hour(s). Approval Number 141-APTAKY-2022. 

 

MD - FMT Advanced has been approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners approval # 2020-487 

   

  

NY - Approval #23-08-15 (FMT Advanced 7.2 CEUs) approved by the New York Physical Therapy Association   

 

 

TX - Approval #76834 TX (FMT Advanced 6 CEUs) approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners  

 

  

  

ATC  

  

(BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (6 hours/CEUs FMT Advanced Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.   

  

LMT   

  

FMT Advanced (6 CEs) is approved (#179) by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.  

  

OT  

  

AR, HI, ID, MA, ME, MI, NE, ND, SC, TX, VA, WI, OT - FMT Advanced meets continuing education requirements for these State OT Boards.