Kinesio Taping Workshop
I’ve been a longtime fan of Kinesio Taping. Many years ago, I was in Taipei teaching salsa. After one evening of teaching class, I inadvertently tripped and fell down a flight of stairs. Luckily, I didn’t break any bones, but instantly my ankle was twisted and swollen making it extremely difficult to put much weight on on my foot causing me to limp painfully.
I was introduced to Kinesio Taping later the following day when the swelling had not reduced. Based on the unique qualities of the tape and the taping method, not only did I experience a reduction in the pain and swelling, it completely dissipated within 24 hours. I didn’t experience further pain or injury thereafter.
A miracle tape? Well, that’s up to the recipient to decide. What I know is that Kinesio Tape seemed to greatly reduce my healing time. This story really isn’t an isolated incident. I have applied Kinesio Tape several times since then and have repeatedly experienced great results. Although I’ve dabbled in it for years, it hasn’t been until this weekend this I have been able to take an official workshop to learn the details and intricacies of applying this tape.
Recent sporting events such as the Olympics, Superbowl, and other international events have put Kinesio Taping on center stage. It’s the pink, blue and black tape helping athletes support weak muscles or correct muscle dysfunctions to balance the body. Athletes are popularizing this therapeutic tape on the world stage, but statics show that only 25% of Kinesio Tape users are athletes. The rest are everyday folks with everyday issues like back pain, carpel tunnel, plantar fascitis, whiplash and more.
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Hi, I am just a regular housewife with a sewing business to boot. I have plantar fasciitis and it is very painful. The doctor gave me a shot of cortisone in each foot but it is still painful. I saw the article on this Kinesio Taping and was interested in seeing if it would work for me. Let me know if I can do it myself, where I buy the tape and the instructions on how to do it. Does the different colors mean different things. Thanks,
Cherie Hickman
cmhickman@suddenlink.net
Thanks for your inquiry. There is definitely a very good taping for plantar fasciitis. You will likely need someone to help you apply the tape because certain muscles need to be in their “stretched” position for this taping method. I would recommend finding a Certified Kinesio Taping practitioner first. Have them apply the tape and see how well it works for you. If you are finding some significant improvement. Then, ask your practitioner if they would be willing to train a friend or spouse to help you apply the tape. It’s not “difficult” per se, but the tape works differently depending upon how you apply the tape, so I would not recommend trying to decipher a book for this information. Check out this link for practitioners: http://www.kinesiotaping.com/cktp.php.
The colors are just colors, however, some folks may feel that one color works better than another in certain regions. The adhesive is the same.
Hey Lifan,
I’m interested in taping and was wondering how I can educate myself about taping before becoming certified. Can you help me with this? I’m very interested.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Linda
Hi Linda,
The best way to get started is to find a practitioner or program that will do an introduction to KT. I am planning a few of these sessions for the future if you are in Las Vegas. The information in these session are invaluable because you get an opportunity to handle the tape and discuss the concepts of it’s application. Do you have any bodywork/massage background or background in anatomy/physiology. There are many concepts for the taping and the anatomy/physiology helps. Let me know and I can do some research for you on intro session. There are several books of course, but I found it more challenging to learn in this way.
Thanks for your reply Lifan. Im a 2004 graduate from NSMT. Currently working in a Spa atmosphere, however Sports, Injury and Therapeutic massage are my absolute favorites. Kinesio taping just seems to fit my interest. My email address is levigirls@aol.com or my cell is 321 3342. I really want to get certified. Please let me know if you can steer me in the right directions for this certification and with who.
Wishing you Wellness
Linda Alfonso LMT