KT4 Specialty Pediatric Concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method 2021

KT4 Specialty Pediatric Concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method is organized by Texas Children's Hospital and will be held on Oct 23, 2021 at Texas Children's Hospital - Feigin Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Target Audience:
PTs, OTs, ATCs, DCs, LACs, MTs, PTAs, OTAs and other medical practitioners. This Course Is Intended for Licensed Health Care Practitioners Only.

Description:
The KT4 Pediatric course is designed to provide advanced Kinesio Taping® techniques and problem-solving to physicians, physical therapists, occupationatherapists, speech therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals specializing in pediatrics. Kinesio Taping® is a method of treatment for musculoskeletal and Myofascial disorders. Kinesio Taping® can be used during physical activity and in conjunction with many therapeutic interventions. Attendees will review theory and basic taping techniques, learn advanced and combination techniques, and develop clinical reasoning skills relevant to the pediatric population. The course will also provide commonly used taping techniques for specific diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, torticollis, and brachial plexus injury, as well as pediatric sports-related injuries.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
• Correctly describe the fundamental concepts of Kinesio Taping® Method principles, properties, and techniques as they applies to Pediatrics.
• Identify three specific muscle synergies/patterns and Kinesio Taping® techniques to facilitate muscle balance and alignment.
• Discuss commonly used Kinesio Taping® techniques for pediatric diagnoses.
• Analyze and develop strategies for treatment utilizing Kinesio Taping®.
• Demonstrate four advanced Kinesio Taping® techniques and their application to pediatric patients.
• Describe adjunctive treatment options for specific pediatric diagnoses.