Pricing:
Early bird: $445.00 + tax (30 days BEFORE the course date).
Includes practice tape at the course, a course manual, and a certificate.
Regular: $545.00 + tax
Course Overview
K-Taping for Women's Health is a two-day, practical application course in women's health K-Taping techniques. The course begins with an overview of the theory and purpose of the K-Taping practical applications and the history of the K-Taping Academy.
Who should attend?
Physiotherapists (Women’s Health, Pelvic), midwives, , massage therapist, gynecologists, registered nurses and health professionals specializing in gynecology.
Course Details
Practical taping includes a demonstration and practice of each of the techniques used in the K-Taping method. Muscle techniques include ways to relax or increase stimulation of muscles. Ligament stability applications are used for joint and tendon support as well as the relief of trigger point pain. The functional correction and fascial correction techniques can be used in the treatment of Women’s Health dysfunctions such as pelvic instability. Lymphatic drainage techniques have been shown to provide relief of swelling during pregnancy, post operatively and in lymphedema care.
Specific Taping Techniques included in this course are:
- Lumbar and neck muscle relaxation
- Sacral iliac joint support
- Carpal tunnel symptom relief for cases caused by both mechanical problems and pregnancy.
- Abdominal support techniques during pregnancy.
- Postural correction application.
- Treatment of edema during pregnancy, post surgical and lymphedema cases.
- Tape applications for instability of the pubic symphysis.
- Introduction and uses of Cross Tape.
- Postnatal recovery of the uterus and abdominal pain/cramping.
- Colon K-Taping to help ease constipation post surgically and with travel.
- Discussion and demonstration on techniques for : breast engorgement; mastitis; scar taping techniques for post cesarean section; and other post surgery cases.
- Suggestions for taping of a diastasis recti.
- Transverse abdominus stimulation and core stability exercises.
- Taping for relief of dysmenorrhea.
- Taping to improve bladder control.
- Taping to assist patients with pelvic organ prolapse.
- Taping for post mastectomy edema.
Other Information
Schedule and Location: Sent via e-mail approximately 3 weeks in advance of the course date.
Duration: 2 days, Sat-Sun 0830-1730. Two 15 minute breaks and a one hour lunch. Lunch not provided. Some course venues have restrictions about our capacity to offer coffee and snacks during breaks in the classrooms (we recommend that you bring some or your favourite snacks with you).
Cancellation policy: This course incurs significant nonrefundable expenses prior to the course— please read and carefully. Registration fee less $50 will be refunded for written cancellations received 21 days prior to the event. No refund will be given after this date. K-Taping Academy Canada reserves the right to cancel at any time with full refund. The K-Taping Academy Canada is not responsible for any costs, including, but not limited to, airline or hotel penalties. Should you need to cancel your registration, you must do so by email to katrina.cooke@orthocanada.com
