Kinesio Taping

[K_M]

So I am just curious to see other people's viewpoints on this modality. You can check out the website for a bunch of details at http://www.kinesiotaping.com, but I am wondering what people think about adding this as an adjunct or stand alone therapy in a practice. I am trying to find some type of market that I can stand out in, and as a therapist in Austin this is extremely difficult (the market is soooo saturated with therapists). I am also trying to find something that utilizes more of my background, as I have a bachelor's degree in Human Biology, so have an extra in-depth knowledge of anatomy and bodily processes. I think the kinesio taping is an amazing and effective treatment, and with it highlighted so much at the Olympic games, it feels like a good time to get into it. However, the $700+ price eforum.xxx for going to take the courses is somewhat daunting if there are no takers. Such a quandary! t017

As per their website:
Kinesio® Taping is the definitive rehabilitative taping method within the international medical community. This easy-to-learn technique is not only economical, but also reimbursable through many insurance carriers.

Kinesio® Tex Tape is completely latex free and made from the highest quality materials meaning it can be used by patients of every age and condition for 3-5 days per application.

Kinesio® Tex Tape has the ability to:
• Re-educate the neuromuscular system
• Reduce pain
• Enhance performance
• Prevent injury
• Promote good circulation and healing

 

[Carmine]

Kinesio Taping

There is a nice article regarding taping and how it is used in massage in the current issue (May/June)? of massage and bodywork magazine. I have thought about this myself and how to incorporate taping into the practice. Good luck.

 

[Shauna]

Kinesio Taping

I recently came upon a book "Acupressure Taping" that was detailed and extremely well-illustrated. In it was a discussion about how this type of modality can be used stand alone as well as in combination with a site specific massage to aid the patient/client in achieving his/her goals for pain management/healing/support for athletic endeavors and the like. I don't know that Kinesio Taping would be a sufficient means to making a living as a stand alone offering unless you are in an area where you can focus solely on athletes and the sports minded individuals...

good luck with the idea, sounds very interesting.

 

[Valarie]

Kinesio Taping

I learned some KinesioTaping during some post-grad orthopedics coursework some years ago.

I liked it and it is not difficult. However, I am not the best at rehab work and so, since I didn't want to set myself up for rehab and sports injuries I never delved any deeper into it. I generally refer any rehab work out to someone else if possible.

Do you like working with sports injuries or have an interest in rehabilitation? If so, it could be just up your alley. It would make a nice compliment to a Personal Training practice as well. If you could learn it and/or find a Doctor of Chiropractic who was willing to send you clients for this work, you'd most likely take your practice into a new and different realm than you are working in today.

I think it would be something to look into if you are interested in the above mentioned thoughts.

 

[Jtvviewer]

Kinesio Taping

Kinesiotaping is a form of positional release that I'd like to study formally at some point. There is a strong neuro component to the effects achieved with kinesiotaping that I am also curious about, but don't have the expertise to understand (yet).

 

[*:]$un$hine[:*%]

Kinesio Taping

According to the Acupressure Taping book I read - there is also supposed to be an energy component that plays into it according to the colors used and the purpose for which the taping is being applied. Haven't tried it on myself yet, but, sure am "itching" to.


In the latest issue of either Massage Magazine or Massage & Bodywork Magazine is an article about Kinesio Taping.... just can't remember which one it is at the moment....

 

[skippy]

Kinesio Taping

Scrip is having a "Spring Sale" right now, with a free roll of Kinesio Tex Gold Tape with the purchase of a book & an Advanced Special. This may be a way for you to try it out and see what you think.


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[Vicki <3 my little chubba]

Kinesio Taping

In the latest issue of either Massage Magazine or Massage & Bodywork Magazine is an article about Kinesio Taping.... just can't remember which one it is at the moment....

Found it for you:

• Massage & Bodywork Magazine / Tape It Up by Karrie Osborn / Page 52

You can view the article online at:

• http://massagebodywork.idigitaledition.com/issues/6/
  
  If you can't get to it here, go to the main page and click on >> New! Digital Magazine Format

Make sure and type in Page 52 in the upper right hand corner to get to the article if this link doesn't take you there.

 

[coyoteofgaia]

Kinesio Taping

I signed up for this class here in Portland on May 23, 24. It's taught by Jim Wallace.

 

[Sean Z]

Kinesio Taping

I took a mini session at the FSMTA conference a few years ago and was amazed at how well it worked. We did a shoulder taping and at first I thought, "Yeah right, that little piece of tape is going to pull my shoulder back!" Was I surprised (happily so). I can see how it would be a good adjunct to a practice and if you are seeing a lot of sports related clients it just might set you apart from all the other therapists in Austin. Have you thought about buying a KinesioTaping book, getting the tape and just playing around with it? My friends and I have been considering doing that. Would be cheaper than the course and you could see if you like it. Then go take the course if you find it useful.

 

[Dre D]

Kinesio Taping

So I finished (almost) this course this weekend.

As an aside: I got a wicked "sick" migraine after the first day, and didn't make it through day 2. The instructor is local though, and was kind enough to agree to work out an alternative for me to finish the last couple of hours. My lab partner for the second day was also a local, and was very kind and accommodating of my limitations. It is possible that inappropriate (not "incorrect") taping led to the migraine developing, as this can happen with classes where you are learning general techniques that are naturally not tailored to each individual class participant. More likely, however, is that I have been dealing with some health issues, and was not at my optimum health for this seminar.

REVIEW:

The course was very good, I can see that it is not something you can learn easily from a video. Certainly you can learn placement, and application, but tensioning the tape is not as easy as it sounds if you are trying to just learn this technique visually from the small screen. It is extremely important to get the tensioning correct. I also had a number of misconceptions going in about what the tape is used for. This is NOT McConnell taping - where stiffer athletic tape is used to hold things in place. Kinesiotaping is more subtle, and is believed to work by "cueing" the muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons to posturally adjust to easy the slight dermal pulling the tape provides.

It's very interesting to say the least, and I believe as we learn more and more about fascia, and its contractile and "communicative" processes in the body, this technique will have increased scientific support.

The expense: Yes the class is expensive. But here at least all tables were provided, each student receives 3 rolls of tape (the tape is $11-12 each roll at practitioner prices.) The workbook is a thick cardstock slide-based manual, with room under each "slide" for notes. I don't know what the value is, but similar manuals would be over $100. At our workshop refreshments and snacks were provided.

The course is well organized, with lots of repetition, and lots of hands-on time. It is paced well so that it is easy to follow and understand what is happening. BUT, a STRONG understanding of muscle anatomy is recommended. You should know origins, insertions and actions of all the major muscle groups before this class, so that you can comprehend the whys of taping directions, tensioning and positioning.

Overall, I'm very glad to have taken the course, and will be taking KT3 and the exam in the early fall. I'd also be interested in the pediatric taping course, but suspect that much of that would fall outside scope of practice for LMTs. KT2 does instruct on taping for lymph, but not in detail. The Lymph section of KT3 would probably be very helpful in an injury based practice, so I may look into that also (since I'm not very good at MLD techniques, it would be nice to have this tool.)

Highly recommended.

 

[GodZilla]

Kinesio Taping

Thanks so much for this review dear. KT-ing is next on my list to learn after massage cupping at the end of June. The more I work on injuries the more I find equipment to be so so useful.

 

[bre]

Kinesio Taping

I had my first personal experience with Kinesio Taping today, and this stuff is wild. Occasionally, I get pain under my knee cap, which I can usually relieve with self-massage/stretching/rehab exercises. This week, for some reason the pain wouldn't go away. It hurt every time I moved the knee & I could feel inflammation developing in the joint. I pulled out some tape that a PT friend had given me to try sometime. I applied as he directed & found I could walk immediately without pain. 24 hours later, the pain & inflammation under the kneecap was completely gone & no more taping was necessary. Amazing.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Kinesio Taping

Been carrying this around for a while and wanted to take a moment to post a source for pre-cut Kinesio tape for those who may be interested.

Spider Tech

 

[Bonita]

Kinesio Taping

Thanks for amazing post.....

 

[looby]

Kinesio Taping

Hi I have been doing kinesio taping for about a year and I have had some really great results and recommend it as a modality to add to your work.

 

[Mr.Pants!]

Kinesio Taping

I often use kinesio taping on myself as I'm a bicyclist and horseback rider. It has helped my posture also. Might want to look into Spider Tech taping and Rock Tape. I have a couple of books on Kinesio Taping and the Accupressure taping. I prefer the Accupressure Taping. I like the energy therapy that goes along with it.

Kalena
LMT & Reiki Practitioner

 

[Jasclas]

Kinesio Taping

I heard great things about the Rock Tape (mentioned above), in a seminar today. Specifically, it was mentioned that the long length is very useful for taping across myofascial planes and the snap-back was phenominal when taping someone who is in the business of "kicking"... like a cheerleader or drill team member.

 

[BarrieG]

Kinesio Taping

we use kinesio tape and rock tape, both are just as good. Spyder tape rolls are great, but the pre cut is a gimmeck of sorts, designed for those that dont know what they are doing. the idea being you have a large selection of these in your clinic and you sell them to your pt, put it on, or teach them to do it. the therapists cost per piece is between $6 and $12, or you buy a whole roll for $12 and tape according to the problem< a roll will do about 6 applications depending on size of area.
Dont get me wrong, its a great buisness idea, and they are probably making lots of money, but as a therapist you can do better!
I charge my clients an extra $5 to do it in a massage, or $20 stand alon tx, and sell the rolls for $25 to clients and other therapists in the area.

 

[littleash]

Kinesio Taping

Dont get me wrong, its a great buisness idea, and they are probably making lots of money, but as a therapist you can do better!

I am not following what this comment means in context with your paragraph above.