- For the last decade or more athletes of all levels have used kinesiology tape (KT tape) to treat, manage, or help prevent injuries. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, kinesiology tape is a widely available resource with many benefits for both chronic and acute injuries. However, most medical professionals, including athletic trainers, do not have the necessary training to apply this tool correctly for specific conditions and are missing the potential benefits kinesiology tape may provide for their patients.
-By participating in this program, athletic trainer will be able to identify conditions or injuries that would benefit from the use of kinesiology tape. The athletic trainer will be able to utilize the proper application of kinesiology tape to aid in the treatment and management of specific sports injuries, and create a plan of care, which includes the use of kinesiology tape to help meet the patient’s goals.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer Kinesiology Tape and Its Applications
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- Christopher O'Toole, ATC, CSCS Colby College Sports Medicine
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Express a working knowledge of the history of kinesio tape.
• Identify the different kinesio tapes available and its uses.
• Demonstrate practical application of kinesio tape.
• Perform advanced applications of kinesio tape.
• Apply the use of kinesio tape to a number of the most common conditions.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 1.5 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (1.5) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
