Online Course Content

Module one - Welcome

• How to navigate the course content
• Glossary of terms

Module two - Download your textbook

Module three - Theory of taping

• Introduction to concepts
• Skin preparation for taping
• Application and removal of tape
• Tape cuts and pre-cuts
• Colour versus monochromatic taping
• Indications, benefits and contraindications

Module four - Assessments for the foot, ankle and calf

• Postural assessment of the foot ankle and calf
• Ankle and foot, active and passive range of motion
• Muscle resistance tests for the leg and foot

Module five - Strategies for taping the foot

• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Extensor digitorum brevis
• Bunions

Module six - Strategies for taping the ankle

• Lateral ankle ligaments
• Ankle sprains
• Lower leg lymphatics Part 1 and 2

Module seven - Strategies for taping the lower leg

• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus
• Tibialis posterior
• Tibialis anterior
• Fibularis
• Shin splints

Module eight - Assessments for the knee and thigh

• Patella and knee ligament assessments
• Meniscus tests
• Quads and hamstrings muscle resistance tests
• Adductor muscle resistance test
• Abductor muscle resistance test

Module nine - Strategies for taping the knee

• Pes Anserinus
• Collateral ligaments
• Knee pain

Module ten - Strategies for taping the thigh

• Sartorius
• Quadriceps
• Adductors
• Abductors
• Hamstrings

Module eleven - Assessments for the pelvis and hip

• Trendelenburg test
• Iliotibial Band assessment
• Piriformis assessment
• Deep hip rotators
• Sacroiliac joint assessment

Module twelve - Strategies for taping the pelvis

• TFL and the iliotibial band
• Inguinal lymph drainage
• Sacroiliac joint support

Module thirteen - Assessments for the back

• Sit and reach for facet opening
• Thomas test to evaluate extensibility in the hip flexors
• The Ober test to evaluate extensibility in T.F.L.
• Straight leg raise to assess hamstring extensibility and possible impact on pelvic tilt
• Adam's test for differentiating between fixed and functional components of a Scoliosis
• Erector spinae & Multifidus muscle resistance test

Module fourteen - Strategies for taping the back

• Deep lumbar curve - Hyperlordosis
• Flat low back - Hypolordosis
• Excessive thoracic curve -Hyperkyphosis
• Flat thoracic spine - Hypokyphosis
• Scoliosis - lateral curvature of the spine

Module fifteen - Assessments for the chest & shoulder

• Pectoralis major and minor muscle resistance tests
• Postural assessment for the shoulder and arm
• Shoulder Range Of Motion
• Rotator cuff muscle resistance tests
• Deltoid muscle resistance tests
• Bicep & Tricep muscle resistance tests

Module sixteen - Strategies for taping the torso

• Pectoralis major
• Pectoralis minor
• Abdominal lymphatic taping

Module seventeen - Strategies for taping the shoulder

• Serratus anterior
• Rhomboids
• Infraspinatus & Supraspinatus
• Deltoid Option 1 & 2

Module eighteen - Assessments for the arm & hand

• Bicep & Tricep muscle resistance tests
• Forearm and hand Range Of Motion assessments
• Forearm & hand muscle resistance tests
• Finkelstein Test

Module nineteen - Strategies for taping the shoulder

• Bicep & Tricep
• Supinator & Pronator Teres
• Wrist flexors, extensors and retinaculum Support
• de Quervain's tendinopathy

Module twenty - Case studies / SOAP notes

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