- 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 Enduring
- 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.
Credits Awarded
CME’s awarded: 1.5
The MaineGeneral Medical Center designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MaineGeneral Medical Center and Colby College. MaineGeneral Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME and the Maine Medical Association’s Committee on Continuing Medical education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
