FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles
by Dr. Steven Capobianco
Description
The FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles: Science meets Practice course equips learners with advanced functional taping methods designed to enhance movement and performance for patients and clients. This comprehensive program integrates a review of current literature, emphasizing contemporary theories and evidence-based practices that inform the application of kinesiology taping techniques. Participants will explore how these methods can significantly improve rehabilitation and performance outcomes across various clinical settings.
The curriculum includes in-depth chapters on mechanical effects, neurosensory influences, and the practical application of taping techniques for pain management, edema control, and proprioceptive guidance. Special attention is given to innovative concepts such as Directional Glide and Strain Resistant Taping, broadening the scope of traditional taping methods.
FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles adopts an evidence-informed approach, advancing participants' understanding of elastic therapeutic taping as a dynamic intervention for a wide range of conditions, from pain alleviation to enhancing fluid dynamics and proprioception. This course emphasizes a paradigm shift from an outdated model fixated on muscle activation and inhibition to a contemporary framework that prioritizes "taping movement, not muscles."
Note: Tools are not provided with this course.
Learning Objectives
1. Define and discuss the physiological effects of kinesiology taping
2. Demonstrate and apply functional taping techniques as they apply to pain, edema management, and posture improvement.
3. Demonstrate and discuss the new concepts of skin strain lines as they pertain to taping applications to help reduce adverse skin reactions.
4. Define and demonstrate the concept of directional vector and strain resistant taping
5. Understand and demonstrate techniques focused on ‘directional vector’ and ‘strain resistant taping’.
Course Procedure
This course is 6 hours in length and a 30 question multiple choice quiz will be required after completing the course to receive your CEU certificate. A 70% test score is required to pass and receive CEUs. The quiz can be open book and unlimited attempts on the quiz are allowed.
Course Content
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Steve Capobianco, DC
Dr. Steven Capobianco is a clinician, educator, and innovator in manual and movement therapy with more than 23 years of experience. A 2003 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, he holds a post-doctoral diplomate in rehabilitation from the ACA and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. As cofounder and Senior Director of Medical Innovation and Education at RockTape, he teaches kinesiology taping, soft tissue techniques, and movement-based strategies to clinicians and athletes worldwide. When he is not teaching you can find Capo on his mountain bike, playing hockey, training for Ironman triathlons, or chasing his two dogs when they attack the Amazon driver.
Hour One
Welcome & Introduction of Instructor
Brief Outline of the Course
Global Burden of Disease Data
FMT Road Map
Defining Kinesiology Tape
Key Features and Characteristics
Hour Two
Science of Kinesiology Tape – Research Review
Hour Three
Mechanical Effects of Kinesiology Tape
Neurosensory Effects of Kinesiology Tape
Best Practice Guidelines
Indications/Contraindications
Hour Four
General Application – Risk Management Strategies
Skin Strain/Tension Line Concept + Demonstration (Shoulder)
Common MSK Applications – Spine, Lower, Upper Extremity
Hour Five
Common MSK Applications – Spine, Lower, Upper Extremity
Postural Taping Applications – Science and Application Basics
Hour Six
Updated Proprioception Taping
Edema Applications – Science and Application Basics
New Concepts in Taping –
Directional Vector (Tweak) Taping and Strain Resistance Taping
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, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, NY, 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
*NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within the 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 Kinesiology Taping Principles meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of ATPTA KY (FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles 6 Category 1 contact hours). Approval Number CEUL174707.
AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY - FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards.
DC - FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles 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 Kinesiology Taping Principles (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 Kinesiology Taping Principles has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hour(s). Approval Number CEUL174707.
NY - Approval #26-03-07 (FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles 7.2 CEUs) approved by the New York Physical Therapy Association.
TX - This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 6.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 81592TX.
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 Kinesiology Taping Principles Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
LMT
FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles (6 CEs) is approved (#179) by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.