ABOUT KINESIO          The Kinesio® Taping Method has taken the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine world by storm. This amazing taping method was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase over 25 years ago in Japan. Since then, Kinesio® Taping has become the gold standard for therapeutic and rehabilitative taping. This proprietary method of taping uses a uniquely designed and patented tape for treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction, among other things.   COURSE DESCRIPTION   KT1 - Fundamental Concepts (To be taken in conjunction with KT2) The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio Taping Method. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will discuss the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio Tex Tape. During lab sessions,  attendees will have ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling.  KT2 - Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques  (Completion qualifies practitioners for KTA Level 2 Membership) The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce the six Corrective Techniques: mechanical, functional, space, fascia, ligament/tendon, and lymphatic. These techniques will be discussed and applied to a variety of clinical conditions.  During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice applying these techniques to relieve a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.   KINESIO® TAPING ASSOCIATION APPROVAL Educational Advancement Seminars of Excellence provides Kinesio Taping courses that have been approved by the Kinesio Taping Association to ensure that our attendees will be eligible to sit for the KTA's certification exam.  Each approved seminar follows a specific curriculum set by KTA, ensuring that you get the most out of your learning experience. This curriculum has been developed through 30 years of taping experience and is endorsed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, founder of the Kinesio® Taping Method. The program of study includes all the fundamental information as well as advanced concepts needed to obtain a clear understanding of the Kinesio® Taping Method. Note:  Health professionals who have successfully completed the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam. Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.  For more information, contact the Kinesio Taping Association at 505-797-7818 or visit their website at www.kinesiotaping.com.                                                                                                                                  KINESIO® TAPING CURRICULUM   Each approved seminar follows a specific curriculum set by KTA, ensuring that you get the most out of your learning experience. This curriculum has been developed through 30 years of taping experience and is endorsed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, founder of the Kinesio Taping Method. The program of study includes all the fundamental information as well as advanced concepts needed to obtain a clear understanding of the Kinesio Taping Method. Our curriculum also gives you, the attendee, a standardized number of contact hours with an instructor, which ensures you get the most educational value for your dollars. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Douglas Fye, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTI graduated from Boston University, Sargent College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1990. He became an APTA Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2001 and received his DPT degree at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions 2006. Doug has worked in a variety of patient settings including Acute Care, Homecare, and Outpatient, both in California and New York. He is the Director of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation In/Outpatient Department at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY. Doug is a member of the APTA/NYPTA, AHA, a CPR instructor, and a member of the National Ski Patrol. He presented research internationally at the 19th Annual Kinesio Taping Association Symposium in Tokyo, Japan. Doug is a Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor. Jimmy Welsh, PT, OCS, CKTI is a graduate of Louisiana State University. After completing a 2-year post graduate program in the study of orthopedic physical therapy through the Kelsey Institute of Physical Rehabilitation Studies, he obtained his board certified specialist certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 1996. His specialty is the evaluation and treatment of various orthopedic conditions. Randall Alford, LOTR, CHT, CKTI is a graduate of Texas Women’s University and has been practicing since 1994. He presently works in a private practice in Baton Rouge, LA, where he primarily treats orthopedic and sports injuries of the upper extremity. He is very active in the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association, where he served as district chair, president-elect, and most recently a 2 year term as president.    AGENDA Kinesio Taping KT1 Day One 8:00 AM Introduction to Kinesio Taping Concepts, Theory, and History 8:20 AM Qualities of Kinesio Tape, Differences, Benefits, and Finger Demonstration Lab 8:40 AM Introduction of 5 Major Physiological Effects and Skin Function, Circulatory Function 9:10 AM Kinesio Taping Skin and Fascia Function 9:30 AM LAB: SACROSPINALIS (I STRIPS) 9:45 AM Kinesio Taping Muscle Function and Basic Application Concepts 10:00 AM *BREAK* 10:15 AM Joint Function 10:30 AM Biotensegrity 10:45 AM Application Basics, Prep, and Precautions 11:00 AM Introduction to Kinesio Taping Assessment Tests 11:20 AM Question and Answer 11:30 AM *LUNCH* 12:30 PM Kinesio Taping Cervical Flexion Assessment 12:45 PM LAB: CERVICAL PARASPINALS (Y strip, P-D) 1:00 PM Kinesio Taping Cervical Extension Assessment 1:15 PM LAB: SCALENE ANTERIOR (Y strip, D-P) 1:30 PM Kinesio Taping Trunk Flexion Assessment 1:45 PM LAB: QUADRICEPS FEMORIS (Y strip, P-D) 2:00 PM Kinesio Taping Pectoral Girdle Assessment 2:15 PM LAB: PECTORALIS MAJOR (Y strip, D-P) RHOMBOID (X strip, P-D) 2:30 PM Kinesio Taping Hip Rotation Assessment 2:45 PM LAB: GLUTEUS MEDIUS (2 I strips, P-D) 3:00 PM *BREAK* 3:15 PM Kinesio Taping Leg Raise Assessment 3:30 PM LAB: GASTROCSOLEUS (Y strip, D-P) 3:45 PM LAB: DELTOID (Y strip, D-P) 4:00 PM LAB: COMMON WRIST EXTENSORS (Y strip, D-P) 4:45 PM LAB: EXTENSOR POLLICIS LONGUS (Y strip, D-P) 5:00 PM Conclusion Assessment Questions, Kinesio Taping 1 Review 5:20 PM Q & A Conclusion Kinesio Taping KT2 Day Two 8:00 AM Overnight responses, Troubleshooting, Assessment Questions, and KT1 Review 8:20 AM Basic Concepts of Corrective Techniques, Tension Guidelines, and Precautions 8:40 AM Mechanical Correction, Y Technique Tension Through the Tails 8:50 AM Mechanical Correction, Y Technique Tension Through the Base 9:00 AM Mechanical Correction, I Technique with Tension in the Middle 9:10 AM LAB: MECHANICAL CORRECTION: PATELLAR TRACKING 9:25 AM Mechanical Correction: Shoulder Instability 9:45 AM LAB: MECHANICAL CORRECTION: SHOULDER INSTABILITY GLENOHUMERAL & AC HUMERAL HEAD DEPRESSION 10:05 AM *BREAK* 10:20 AM Introduction to Fascial Correction 10:30 AM Fascial Correction:  Y Technique Tension through the Base 10:40 AM Fascial Correction:  Y Technique Tension through the Tails 10:50 AM Fascial Correction Instructor Demonstration - Tension Tails 11:00 AM Fascial Correction Instructor Demonstration - Tension Base 11:10 AM LAB: FASCIAL CORRECTION: TENNIS ELBOW & ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME 11:30 AM *LUNCH* 12:30 PM LAB: SCALENE ANTERIOR (Y strip, D-P) 12:40 PM Space Correction “I” Technique 12:50 PM Space Correction “Star” Technique 1:00 PM Space Correction “Button Hole & I Strip Application” 1:10 PM LAB: SPACE CORRECTION: ELBOW PAIN, LUMBAR PAIN, & CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME 1:30 PM Space Correction “Donut” Application 1:40 PM Space Correction “Web” Application 1:50 PM LAB: SPACE CORRECTION: ELBOW BURSITIS/TENDINTIS & KNEE CONTUSION 2:05 PM Introduction to Ligament/Tendon Correction 2:15 PM Tendon Correction “Y” and “I” Techniques 2:25 PM LAB: TENDON CORRECTION: ACHILLES TENDINITIS with GASTROCSOLEUS APPLICATION 2:45 PM Ligament Correction 2:55 PM LAB: LIGAMENT CORRECTION: MCL APPLICATION 3:10 PM *BREAK* 3:25 PM Tendon Correction with Plantar Fascitis Application 3:35 AM LAB: PLANTAR FASCITIS with ACHILLES TENDINITIS 3:50 PM Introduction to Functional Correction 4:00 PM Functional Correction “Tent or Bridge” Technique 4:10 PM LAB: DROP FOOT-ANKLE AND WRIST ASSIST-SPRAIN 4:30 PM Introduction to Circulatory/Lymphatic Correction 4:45 PM LAB: CIRCULATORY/LYMPHATIC CORRECTION-EDEMA 5:00 PM Scar Management Introduction 5:10 PM Assessment Questions & Glossary Review 5:20 PM TO 5:30 PM Application Requests ,Q & A, Conclusions