Kinesio Taping changes the lives of patients and athletesaround the world. Join now the thousands of Certified Therapists in the Kinesio Taping® Method. Hands-On Seminars has now partnered with the Kinesio Taping Association International (KTAI) and Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor, Andrea Wolkenberg, PT, MA, CKTI, to offer CKTP certification to Hands-On Seminars students. If you are a dedicated practitioner who wants to learn an effective clinical skill and earn the designation of Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP®), join the Hands-On Seminars - KTAI Certification program around the country.

The Kinesio Taping® Method is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate a body's natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting. Latex-free and wearable for days at a time, Kinesio ® Tex Tape is safe for populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric, and successfully treats a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological and other medical conditions.

Upon completion of this course, including the lecture, demonstration, and lab, the participant will be able to do the following:

• Describe the concepts of Kinesio Taping.
• Review muscular anatomy as it is related to Kinesio Taping.
• Explain and apply the concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method.
• Describe the unique qualities of the Kinesio Tex Tape.
• Recognize the principles of Kinesio Tex Tape application.
• Utilize and demonstrate application skills in guided laboratory sessions.
• Demonstrate application skills during lab sessions.
• Practice the various cutting techniques and their clinical application.
• Apply Kinesio Taping method to relax and stimulate muscles.
• Apply Kinesio Taping method to and stimulate muscles.
• Apply Kinesio Taping methods for pain, swelling, joint mobility and stability.
• Apply various taping techniques for treatment of the spine, and upper/ lower extremity dysfunction
• Apply various taping techniques for treatment of unique conditions using the concepts and principles of the Kinesio Taping Method.

Who can take the courses
Certification Courses are open to and designed for Licensed, Certified, and/or Registered Health Care Professionals in an advanced healthcare setting.

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapist Assistants
• Doctors of Chiropractic
• Licensed Acupuncturists
• Licensed Massage Therapists
• Doctors of Medicine
• Non-Listed Health Care Professionals, please contact KTAI for approval

The two Courses you have to take to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP®) are:

1. Fundamentals & Advanced (KT1 & KT2)
2. Whole Body (KT3)

 

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Regular Individual 3-day Course Price: $799.00

How To Become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner®
With an ever growing foundation of health professionals desiring and willing to become certified in the Kinesio Taping® Method, the Kinesio Taping Association International (KTAI) has designed a certification process that will allow dedicated practitioners to earn their designation as a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP®).

• Complete KT1/2 and KT3 Approved Seminars
• CKTP Certification Mark License Agreement
• Pass CKTP Exam with 80% or higher (Exam is an additional $99)
• Maintain KTAI annual membership KTAI annual membership. There are different levels of membership that ONE can choose from. Please consult the KTAI website for membership details