Hour One
Who is the geriatric population and how are they defined? (Ch 1)
Introduction of Taping History (Ch 2)
- Types of taping, rigid vs dynamic tape
- Kinesiology taping and its popularity
- Kinesiology tape – features and characteristics
- Tape application, skin preparation techniques
- Reducing risks involved in kinesiology taping
- Past and future taping techniques, trends and movements
Skin Anatomy/Physiology and Tape Mechanisms (Ch 3)
- Skin-brain connection
- Sensory system, discussion of hair follicles and skin receptors
- Cortical Homunculus Review
Effects and Benefits of Kinesiology Taping (Ch 4)
- Pain and how Kinesiology tape improves this condition
- Decompression and Mechanical effects of kinesiology tape
- Neurosensory communications to the brain via skin stimulation
Hour Two Pain Mitigation Effect of Tape (Ch 4)
- Pain Gate Theory
- Neuromatrix Model
- Biopsychosocial Model of Pain (BPS)
- Science Literature Review
Decompression Effect of Tape (Ch 6)
- Looking under the skin with MSK Ultrasound
- Science Literature Review
Neurosensory Input Effect of Tape (Ch 7)
- Importance of brain’s role in movement
- Effects of Tape on Balance, Tactile Acuity
- Science Literature Review
- Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter
Kinesiology Tape Theory Questions (Ch 8)
- Qualities of Kinesiology Tape
- Science Literature Review
- Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter
Kinesiology Taping Basic Technique Considerations (Ch 9)
- General taping application rules
- Indications/Contraindications
- Negotiables and non-negotiables for technique
Hour Three Geriatric Conditions (Ch 10)
- Joint Stability overview of patient presentation and tape indications
- Joint Replacement overview of patient presentation and tape indications
- Osteoarthritis overview of patient presentation and tape indications
- Stroke overview of patient presentation and tape indications
- Posture overview of patient presentation and tape indications
- Fall Prevention overview of patient presentation and tape indications
Joint Stability Taping Strategies (Ch 11)
- Goals of Taping Strategy for Joint Stability
- Ankle Tape practical lab experience, instructor feedback
- Knee Tape practical lab experience, instructor feedback
- Shoulder Tape practical lab experience, instructor feedback
- Wrist Tape practical lab experience, instructor feedback
Hour Four Joint Replacement Taping Strategies (Ch 12)
- Goals of Taping Strategy for Joint Replacement
- Fluid Dynamics, Decompression effect of tape
- Total Knee Replacement Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- 1 week post-op, 1 month post-op
- Total Hip Replacement
- Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- 1 week post-op, 1 month post-op
Osteoarthritis Taping Strategies (Ch 13)
- Goals of Taping Strategy for OA
- Knee Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Hip Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- SI Joint Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
Hour Five Stroke Taping Strategies (Ch 14)
- Goals of Taping Strategy for Stroke
- Depressed Humeral Head Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Hand Opening Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Upper Extremity Helix Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Lower Extermity Helix Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Drop Foot Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
Posture Taping Strategies (Ch 15)
- Goals of Taping Strategy for Postural Support
- Forward Head Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Forward Shoulder Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Dowager’s Hump Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Pelvic Tilt Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
Hour Six Fall Prevention Taping Strategies (Ch 16)
- Goals of Taping Strategy for Fall Prevention
- Afferent feedback of tape for neurosensory support
- Biomechanical Joint by Joint considerations
- Low Back Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Rectus Abdominus Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- LE Helix Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
- Posterior Fascial Chain Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
DC
This course is valid for continuing education credit in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: AL, AK, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, 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
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.
AZ, NM, TN CEU approval for this course has been submitted and is pending.
PT/PTA
AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NE, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY – FMT Geriatrics meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards
AR- FMT Geriatrics is PENDING by the AR State Physical Therapy Board for 5.75 contact hours.
LA – FMT Geriatrics has ben approved by the LA Physical Therapy Board for 5.75 contact hours.
MD - FMT Geriatrics has been approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners approval # 2020-487
NE, NV, NJ, NY, NM, OH, OK, TX- This course application has been submitted for CEU approvals and is pending.
FL – Approval (FMT Geriatrics 6 CEUs) approved by the Florida Physical Therapy Association
AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, SC, TN, VA – FMT Geriatrics meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of approval by APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hours.
IL – FMT Geriatrics (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.
VT- FMT Geriatrics is approved by the APTA Vermont approval CEUL059045A for 6 CEUs
WV- FMT Geriatrics is approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hours.
OT
FMT Geriatrics meets continuing education requirements for AR, HI, ID, MA, ME, MI, NE, ND, SC, TX, VA, WI OT Boards.