Milica McDowell – Geriatric Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification

Description

This Certification Course introduces the concept of movement therapy and performance enhancement via functional taping methods with the geriatric population. Tape applications will be discussed for all levels of geriatrics, stroke, balance disorders, total joint replacement and osteoarthritis patients. Additionally, this course includes a review of the current literature supporting the theory of kinesiology taping for the purposes of rehabilitation, edema/swelling management, neuropathic pain, scar and postural management.

This course is intended for practitioners and therapists with all levels of experience with taping.

Course

• Geriatric Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification 1 Hour 53 Minutes
• Geriatric Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification 2 Hours 02 Minutes
• Geriatric Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification 2 Hours 04 Minutes

Objectives

1. Define and discuss the geriatric population and their needs.
2. Define, discuss and consider concepts of myofascial chains as an approach to treatment for a multitude of ageing conditions.
3. Discuss and communicate the physiological effects of kinesiology taping.
4. Critically analyze considerations of taping applications based on current research.
5. Compare and contrast functional taping applications for geriatric related postural.
6. Justify fascial taping applications for applications of postural, orthopedic, inflammatory and neurological conditions. orthopedic, inflammatory and neurological conditions,

Outline

Who is the geriatric population and how are they defined?

Taping History
Types of taping, rigid vs dynamic tape
Kinesiology taping and its popularity
Kinesiology tape – features and characteristics
Tape application, skin preparation techniques
Reducing risks involved in kinesiology taping
Past and future taping techniques, trends and movements

Skin Anatomy/Physiology and Tape Mechanisms
Skin-brain connection
Sensory system, discussion of hair follicles and skin receptors
Cortical Homunculus Review

Effects and Benefits of Kinesiology Taping
Pain and how Kinesiology tape improves this condition
Decompression and Mechanical effects of kinesiology tape
Neurosensory communications to the brain via skin stimulation

Pain Mitigation Effect of Tape
Pain Gate Theory
Neuromatrix Model
Biopsychosocial Model of Pain (BPS)
Science Literature Review

Decompression Effect of Tape
Looking under the skin with MSK Ultrasound
Science Literature Review

Neurosensory Input Effect of Tape
Importance of brain’s role in movement
Effects of Tape on Balance, Tactile Acuity
Science Literature Review
Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter

Kinesiology Tape Theory Questions
Qualities of Kinesiology Tape
Science Literature Review
Does direction of tape and amount of tape stretch matter

Kinesiology Taping Basic Technique Considerations
General taping application rules
Indications/Contraindications
Negotiables and non-negotiables for technique

Geriatric Conditions
Joint Stability overview of patient presentation and tape indications
Joint Replacement overview of patient presentation and tape indications
Osteoarthritis overview of patient presentation and tape indications
Stroke overview of patient presentation and tape indications
Posture overview of patient presentation and tape indications
Fall Prevention overview of patient presentation and tape indications

Joint Stability Taping Strategies
Goals of Taping Strategy for Joint Stability
Ankle Tape practical lab experience
Knee Tape practical lab experience
Shoulder Tape practical lab experience
Wrist Tape practical lab experience

Joint Replacement Taping Strategies
Goals of Taping Strategy for Joint Replacement
Fluid Dynamics, Decompression effect of tape
Total Knee Replacement Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback

• 1 week post-op, 1 month post-op

Total Hip Replacement Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback

• 1 week post-op, 1 month post-op

Osteoarthritis Taping Strategies
Goals of Taping Strategy for OA

• Knee Tape techniques lab experience
• Hip Tape techniques lab experience
• SI Joint Tape techniques lab experience

Stroke Taping Strategies
Goals of Taping Strategy for Stroke
Depressed Humeral Head Tape techniques lab experience
Hand Opening Tape techniques lab experience
Upper Extremity Helix Tape techniques lab experience
Lower Extermity Helix Tape techniques lab experience
Drop Foot Tape techniques lab experience

Posture Taping Strategies
Goals of Taping Strategy for Postural Support
Forward Head Tape techniques lab experience
Forward Shoulder Tape techniques lab experience
Dowager’s Hump Tape techniques lab experience
Pelvic Tilt Tape techniques lab experience

Fall Prevention Taping Strategies
Goals of Taping Strategy for Fall Prevention
Afferent feedback of tape for neurosensory support
Biomechanical Joint by Joint considerations
Low Back Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
Rectus Abdominus Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
LE Helix Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback
Posterior Fascial Chain Tape techniques lab experience, instructor feedback

Speaker

Milica McDowell, MS, DPT

MILICA MCDOWELL CONSULTING PLLC

Milica McDowell, MS, DPT, is the Senior Director of Movement for Implus. She manages both RockTape and TriggerPoint brand. She holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Idaho State University, a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado and two bachelor’s Degrees in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion. A Physical Therapist since 2003, she established an orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy practice in Bozeman, MT. She is also the founder of Bluebird Medical Supply and Epic Fitness Center. Dr. McDowell was a faculty at Montana State University in the Human Performance Department for 8 years where she taught exercise science related courses and mentored pre-health professions students. She is a published author, editor, researcher and speaks at State, Regional and National Medical and Fitness Conferences. She has taught over 200 continuing education courses and is the co-author of several continuing education systems. Originally from Alaska, in her free time she enjoys downhill and skate skiing, surfing, growing veggies in her garden and being active with her family.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Milica McDowell is the co-founder of Epic Fitness Center and a senior director for Implus. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Milica McDowell is a member of the APTA and NATA.

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