Kinesio Taping Techniques for Massage Therapists

"Add another dimension of effective pain relief for your clients! Delivering more than 25 kinesio taping protocols for all areas of the body, these techniques are easy to learn and integrate into your massage sessions. By applying kinesio tape (a specially designed elastic tape with hypoallergenic adhesive) in specific patterns you can provide support and stability to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Video demonstrations, images, and instructions of proper taping techniques are presented for various indications. Through this video and text-based course you will: Discover the therapeutic benefits of kinesio taping and be able to describe the practice to your clients Identify the effects kinesio taping has on the body Demonstrate how to tape soft tissue and perform a fully body kinesio taping protocol Evaluate why you would choose to utilize kinesio taping techniques during the course of a massage on specific clients Understand indications and contraindications for kinesio taping Kinesio taping also assists in manipulating soft tissue, prolonging the benefits of your massage — the perfect adjunct to your skills for helping your clients reduce and manage pain."

This course is hosted online.