What to Expect: General Course Overview

KT1 - Day One	Tentative Agendas - all seminars tailored to suit individual and specific group needs
8 am	Registration
8:30 am	Introduction to Kinesio Taping Concepts & Basic Concepts of Kinesio Taping Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Kinesio Taping
10:30 am	Break
10:45 am	Basic Upper Body Muscle Tapings (Upper Trapezius, SCM, Deltoid)
12:00 Noon	Lunch on own
1 pm	Basic Upper Body Muscle Taping Continued (Supinator, Biceps)
2 pm	Break
2:15 pm	Basic Lower Body Muscle Taping (Erector Spinae, Gastrocs, Quads Femorus, Tensor Fascia Latae)
4:30 pm	Case Study
5:00 pm	Question and Answer
KT2 - Day Two
8 am	Introduction to Corrective Techniques: Mechanical Correction, Fascia Correction, Space Correction, Ligament/Tendon Correction, Functional Correction
10:45 am	Break
11:00 am	Clinical Taping: Upper Extremity (Shoulder and Scapular Problems)
12:00 pm	Lunch on own
1:00 pm	Clinical Taping: Upper Extremity (cont'd)
2:00 pm	Clinical Taping: Lower Extremity (Pelvis, SI joint, ITB, Hip)
3:00 pm	Break
3:15 pm	Clinical Taping: Lower Extremity (cont'd) Patella Tendonitis, Shin Splints, Ankle Sprain, Plantar Fasciitis
4:30 pm	Question and Answer and Course Evaluation
KT3 Course
8 am	Sucess Stories, Troubleshooting and Questions
8:20 am	Evaluation Questions, Assessments, and KT 1 & 2 Review`
8:40 am	Clinical Concepts: Shoulder Impingement
8:55 am	Shoulder Impingement Lab
9:15 am	Clinical Concepts: Whiplash / Cervical Pain
9:25 am	Whiplash / Cervical Pain Lab
9:40 am	Clinical Concepts: Chondromalacia Patella
9:50 am	Chondromalacia Patella Lab
10:05 am	Break
10:20 am	KT3 Advanced Concept: Fascial Correction: Manual Guide
10:30 am	Manal Fascial Guide Lab
10:45 am	KT3 Advanced Concept: "Basket Weave" Technique
10:55 am	"Basket Weave" (Closed Ended) Lab
11:10 am	Intro to Kinesio Scar Tapings
11:25 am	Scar Management "Directional Pull Application"
11:45 am	Scar Management Lab
12:00	Lunch
Afternoon	To be filled in by Instructor

All of the above courses are designed to provide information and instruction to maximize the participant's
ability to use the Kinesio Taping® Method.

Understand the concepts of Kinesio Taping®.

Review of muscular physiology as it related to Kinesio Taping®.

Learn application skills during lab session.

Comprehend the various cutting techniques and their clinical applications.

Learn a time efficient method to relax overuse syndromes/spasms, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

"I recommend 20-40 attendees for the seminars supported by the KTA (Kinesio Taping® Association) USA and supported by OrthoCanada Medical Products. I will accommodate smaller workshops / seminars and in-services of predetermined size & duration if unable to host a larger seminar.

I also provide Private Consultations for specific conditions and injuries."

- Harvey Makortoff, BSc. Physical Therapy, BSc. Kinesiology (Biology), CKTI (Certified Kinesiotaping Instructor)

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