COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 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. All supplies needed for the course are provided. Functional Movement Techniques FMT Certification courses are led by industry leading experts in movement assessment, performance and rehabilitation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES FMT GERIATRICS At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to: Define and discuss the geriatric population and their needs. Define, discuss and consider concepts of myofascial chains as an approach to treatment for a multitude of ageing conditions. Discuss and communicate the physiological effects of kinesiology taping. Critically analyze considerations of taping applications based on current research. Compare and contrast functional taping applications for geriatric related postural, Justify fascial taping applications for applications of postural, orthopedic, inflammatory and neurological conditions. orthopedic, inflammatory and neurological conditions. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 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. All supplies needed for the course are provided. Functional Movement Techniques FMT Certification courses are led by industry leading experts in movement assessment, performance and rehabilitation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES FMT GERIATRICS At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to: Define and discuss the geriatric population and their needs. Define, discuss and consider concepts of myofascial chains as an approach to treatment for a multitude of ageing conditions. Discuss and communicate the physiological effects of kinesiology taping. Critically analyze considerations of taping applications based on current research. Compare and contrast functional taping applications for geriatric related postural, Justify fascial taping applications for applications of postural, orthopedic, inflammatory and neurological conditions. orthopedic, inflammatory and neurological conditions.
