Illinois licensed occupational therapy CE provider.

Please contact us to discuss the options. This can be a very affordable way to educate the entire staff and meet continuing education requirements as well! Multiple topics available!!

Host a splinting workshop at your facility and learn to fabricate unique splints with Orfit's easy to follow designs and sleek materials.
Learn new tips and tricks to give your splints a cutting edge appeal.

Orfit offers splinting workshops for Immobilization and / or Mobilization splinting, or a combination of the two.
Orfit’s wide variety of low temperature thermoplastic materials will meet your entire range of splint making requirements.

Workshop Format includes power point introduction to principles of splint fabrication and design as well as hands on lab time for all participants.

Call today to schedule a splinting workshop for your therapy staff!

This comprehensive two day course provides an analytical approach to hand rehabilitation for therapists who want to enhance their theoretical knowledge to be better able to problem solve and design treatment programs for a variety of upper extremity conditions.

Video clips and animation of pathomechanics, treatment, cadaver dissection, and surgery are presented to further enhance the educational experience.

Topics covered include exercise and activity progression, static and dynamic splinting, soft tissue assessment-treatment, edema management, sensibility, ROM, home program development and proper documentation.

The course will provide the optimal continuing education experience equipping the participant to apply these techniques immediately when they return to the clinic. Additionally, they will be able to use the anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular basis to further develop their manual therapy skills.

These webinars provide you with the expertise and clinically relevant content you have come to expect from Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA, with the convenience of learning from home or work at a time that suits your schedule. Each series of webinars is taught live online and is also available for a limited time afterward as a recording for all registered participants.

KT 3 expands upon the information taught in KT 1 and 2. KT3 includes review of basic techniques, an introduction to the basket weave application and a review of the corrective techniques with tape application guidelines. A variety of body assessments are completed with corresponding tapings as well as scar management taping. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice taping applications.

The focus of the afternoon session varies. Please check specific course date for specific agenda.

Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping® (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

Kinesio Taping® course Fundamentals & Advanced (KT1 & KT2) are prerequisite for this course.

This seminar will help clinicians identify common problems associated with neck pain as well as appropriate treatments. Evaluation procedures will also be introduced to group patients in treatment categories. This classification system will assist the clinician in determining which patients will most benefit from specific treatment interventions and improve outcomes. Finally, eclectic treatment interventions will be covered including stabilization, manual techniques, and pain management strategies. Corrective home exercises will also be reviewed. Participants will walk away with practical and useful treatment techniques that can be implemented with their patients the very next day.

The KT4 Pediatrics course is designed to provide advanced Kinesio Taping techniques and problem-solving to physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals specializing in pediatrics.

Kinesio Taping is a method of treatment for musculoskeletal and myofascial disorders. Kinesio Taping can be used during physical activity and in conjunction with many therapeutic interventions.

Attendees will review theory and basic taping techniques, learn advanced and combination techniques, and develop clinical reasoning skills relevant to the pediatric population. The course will also provide commonly used taping techniques for specific diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, torticollis, and brachial plexus injury; as well as pediatric sports related injuries.

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

This course will provide the participant with the understanding and necessary skills to apply these techniques in the clinic environment.

This course will combine an efficient examination process with evidence based screening principles in order to identify and sequence a custom treatment plan tailored to the dysfunction. Hands on lab sessions will further facilitate proper examination and treatment interventions involving evidence based special testing, manual therapy and exercise prescription. Finally, case scenarios will be incorporated to pair clinical reasoning to situations that are encountered in the clinical setting.

This is a full day intermediate level splinting workshop featuring 5-6 orthoses including dynamic, static progressive and those tricky finger designs. The workshop format includes a power point presentation on the principles of orthotic fabrication followed by demonstration and hands on splint lab time.

Attendees will earn 0.8 CEU's and make a variety of unique orthoses, including outriggers and attachments.

The course will provide the optimal continuing education experience equipping the participant to apply these techniques immediately when they return to the clinic. Additionally, they will be able to use the anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular basis to further develop their manual therapy skills.

These webinars provide you with the expertise and clinically relevant content you have come to expect from Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA, with the convenience of learning from home or work at a time that suits your schedule. Each series of webinars is taught live online and is also available for a limited time afterward as a recording for all registered participants.

The course will provide the optimal continuing education experience equipping the participant to apply these techniques immediately when they return to the clinic. Additionally, they will be able to use the anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular basis to further develop their manual therapy skills.

The course will provide the optimal continuing education experience equipping the participant to apply these techniques immediately when they return to the clinic. Additionally, they will be able to use the anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular basis to further develop their manual therapy skills.

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

Topics covered include exercise and activity progression, static and dynamic splinting, soft tissue assessment-treatment, edema management, sensibility, ROM, home program development and proper documentation.

These webinars provide you with the expertise and clinically relevant content you have come to expect from Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA, with the convenience of learning from home or work at a time that suits your schedule. Each series of webinars is taught live online and is also available for a limited time afterward as a recording for all registered participants.

A working knowledge of the anatomy and kinesiology of the upper extremity provides a solid foundation for therapeutic evaluation and intervention. Using classroom and cadaver lab components, this pre course will review the anatomy and biomechanics of each joint, examine the brachial plexus and innervation patterns of the arm and hand, and allow for guided prosection using upper quarter cadaveric specimens. This session will have a live feed into lecture hall with a facilitator to allow attendees to have interaction with instructors throughout the examination of the cadaver specimen. The second two days of the course, prosected cadaver specimens will be available in a rotating format at lunch breaks to allow for additional hands on learning experience.

Days 2 and 3 Description:
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the evaluation and intervention processes pursued for typical diagnoses in upper extremity rehabilitation. Advanced clinicians will employ fundamental concepts, clinical reasoning and evidence to provide a multi-faceted approach to the hand therapy process.

Earn 6 hours of CE credit. Learn from surgeons. Registration fee is $155. $30 discount to sign up early and on line.

Full course details including schedule and registration information is at www.doctorsdemstify.com

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping® (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

Select from these courses to fulfill pre-requisites for the CKTP Certification exam:

KT3 - 8 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body (KT3)

KT3 -12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Pediatrics Expanded (KT3)

KT3 - 12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Upper Extremity Expanded (KT3)

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

This course will provide the participant with the understanding and necessary skills to apply these techniques in the clinic environment.

This seminar will NOT present a “protocol driven approach” to rehabilitation. Rather, the participant will learn a “framework” for physical examination that will permit rapid synthesis of findings into a “dynamic treatment plan” designed to increase patient satisfaction and outcomes.

The course will provide the optimal continuing education experience equipping the participant to apply these techniques immediately when they return to the clinic. Additionally, they will be able to use the anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular basis to further develop their manual therapy skills.

The application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation will be discussed and practiced - based on current trends, expected tissue response, clinical goals and the current literature studies. This will be an active learning environment and participants will be encouraged to participate in discussions and come dressed for the lab applications.

Goals:
This course will provide instruction on the:
- Principles of physics related to specific properties of light, temperature, sound and electricity.
- Physiological, neurophysiological and electrophysiological changes as indicated, which occur as a result of modality application.
- Normal and abnormal tissue response to the application of each modality.
- Application, indications, contraindications, safety rules and precautions related to the selection and application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation.
- Guidelines for educating clients, including instructing about the process and possible outcomes of treatment, including the risks and benefits related to the application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation.
- Methods of documenting the effectiveness of the immediate and long-term effects of treatment.
- Characteristics of the equipment, including safe operation, adjustment and care of the equipment

Topics covered include exercise and activity progression, static and dynamic splinting, soft tissue assessment-treatment, edema management, sensibility, ROM, home program development and proper documentation.

This course will combine an efficient examination process with evidence based screening principles in order to identify and sequence a custom treatment plan tailored to the dysfunction. Hands on lab sessions will further facilitate proper examination and treatment interventions involving evidence based special testing, manual therapy and exercise prescription. Finally, case scenarios will be incorporated to pair clinical reasoning to situations that are encountered in the clinical setting.

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping® (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

Select from these courses to fulfill pre-requisites for the CKTP Certification exam:

KT3 - 8 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body (KT3)

KT3 -12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Pediatrics Expanded (KT3)

KT3 - 12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Upper Extremity Expanded (KT3)

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping® (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

Select from these courses to fulfill pre-requisites for the CKTP Certification exam:

KT3 - 8 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body (KT3)

KT3 -12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Pediatrics Expanded (KT3)

KT3 - 12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Upper Extremity Expanded (KT3)

This will be an amazing learning experience so please visit the link below to view the full program.

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping® (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

Select from these courses to fulfill pre-requisites for the CKTP Certification exam:

KT3 - 8 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body (KT3)

KT3 -12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Pediatrics Expanded (KT3)

KT3 - 12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Upper Extremity Expanded (KT3)

This course will provide the participant with the understanding and necessary skills to apply these techniques in the clinic environment.

The KT3 course combines the Kinesio Taping Method foundational concepts of KT1 & KT2 with advanced clinical concepts. The course provides lab time for attendees to practice their skills on the new concepts through a variety of clinical applications. The KT3 course is designed to allow the Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) to cater specific clinical applications to address specific professions. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1&KT2 seminar, attendees will be eligible to request and take the exam to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP).

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping® (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

Select from these courses to fulfill pre-requisites for the CKTP Certification exam:

KT3 - 8 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body (KT3)

KT3 -12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Pediatrics Expanded (KT3)

KT3 - 12 hour Kinesio Taping® course - Kinesio Taping® Advanced Upper Extremity Expanded (KT3)

KT 3 expands upon the information taught in KT 1 and 2. KT3 includes review of basic techniques, an introduction to the basket weave application and a review of the corrective techniques with tape application guidelines. A variety of body assessments are completed with corresponding tapings as well as scar management taping. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice taping applications.

The focus of the afternoon session varies. Please check specific course date for specific agenda.

Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping® (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

Kinesio Taping® course Fundamentals & Advanced (KT1 & KT2) are prerequisite for this course.

The purpose of this course is to enhance theoretical knowledge to be better able to problem solve and design treatment programs for a variety of upper extremity conditions.

The KT4 Neurology course builds on and expands techniques learned in the KT1, KT2, and KT3 courses. This course addresses variations in nervous system status. The attendees will develop treatment strategies and practice extensive Kinesio Taping techniques to address a wide variety of issues encountered when treating patients with neurological diseases. Some examples include: CVA, CP, ALS, MD, MS, and TBI.

The course considers other physiological systems which impact patient considerations when working with the trunk and extremities. Developing, recovering, and deteriorating nervous system patients are investigated, strategies planned, and KinesioTaping techniques practiced.

These webinars provide you with the expertise and clinically relevant content you have come to expect from Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA, with the convenience of learning from home or work at a time that suits your schedule. Each series of webinars is taught live online and is also available for a limited time afterward as a recording for all registered participants.

This lab intensive course will help to improve splinting efficiency and take the fear factor out of splinting. Learn principles of mobilization and immobilization splinting for upper extremity rehabilitation.

Learn to master the mechanics of splint fabrication with special techniques, low cost options, and helpful hints that let you create cost conscious upper extremity splints—quickly and easily. Therapists will learn to problem-solve splint design issues, enhance splinting skills to fabricate professional looking, comfortable splints to meet patient needs, and gain confidence in upper extremity assessment as relevant to splint making.

Additionally, they will be able to use the anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular basis to further develop their manual therapy skills.

The KT3 course combines the Kinesio Taping Method foundational concepts of KT1 & KT2 with advanced clinical concepts. The course provides lab time for attendees to practice their skills on the new concepts through a variety of clinical applications. The KT3 course is designed to allow the Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) to cater specific clinical applications to address specific professions. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1&KT2 seminar, attendees will be eligible to request and take the exam to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP).

This lab intensive course will help to improve splinting efficiency and take the fear factor out of splinting. Learn principles of mobilization and immobilization splinting for upper extremity rehabilitation.

Learn to master the mechanics of splint fabrication with special techniques, low cost options, and helpful hints that let you create cost conscious upper extremity splints—quickly and easily. Therapists will learn to problem-solve splint design issues, enhance splinting skills to fabricate professional looking, comfortable splints to meet patient needs, and gain confidence in upper extremity assessment as relevant to splint making.

View information about "The Basics of Hand Splinting" - an optional 3 hour pre-course refresher course for the less experienced splint maker who would like to brush up on splinting techniques and material handling skills before beginning this intensive weekend splinting course.

PLEASE BRING ALONG AN OLD SHIRT OR APRON FOR "PLASTER LAB'", SPLINTING SCISSORS, A SMALL GONIOMETER, AND A HOLE PUNCH --ALL LABELED WITH YOUR NAME.

Graded Motor Imagery consists of laterality training, imagery and mirror therapy. This lecture will present a model to understand the role of the brain and ways to use a “top-down“ treatment program to treat the changes that occur in the brain.

This lecture is appropriate for therapists treating orthopedic as well as neurological consequences of injury. This 1 1/2 day course covers treatment of both musculoskeletal and neurovascular consequences following injury and consists of lectures, lab and review of individual case studies.

Therapeutic interventions that help the change in the brain or cortical reorganization will be discussed at length. At the completion of this course the student will have developed skills to take back to the clinic for immediate utilization.

Attire: Please wear clothing that exposes the shoulder, chest wall and scapular region.

This seminar will NOT present a “protocol driven approach” to rehabilitation. Rather, the participant will learn a “framework” for physical examination that will permit rapid synthesis of findings into a “dynamic treatment plan” designed to increase patient satisfaction and outcomes.

The KT4 Neurology course builds on and expands techniques learned in the KT1, KT2, and KT3 courses. This course addresses variations in nervous system status. The attendees will develop treatment strategies and practice extensive Kinesio Taping techniques to address a wide variety of issues encountered when treating patients with neurological diseases. Some examples include: CVA, CP, ALS, MD, MS, and TBI.

The course considers other physiological systems which impact patient considerations when working with the trunk and extremities. Developing, recovering, and deteriorating nervous system patients are investigated, strategies planned, and KinesioTaping techniques practiced.

The participants will be instructed in the science and principles of these techniques along with an overview of the anatomy and biomechanics of the regions. The laboratory sessions will include demonstration followed by opportunity to practice these hands-on evaluation and treatment techniques under the supervision of your instructor.

This course will provide the participant with the understanding and necessary skills to apply these techniques in the clinic environment.

This course will combine an efficient examination process with evidence based screening principles in order to identify and sequence a custom treatment plan tailored to the dysfunction. Hands on lab sessions will further facilitate proper examination and treatment interventions involving evidence based special testing, manual therapy and exercise prescription. Finally, case scenarios will be incorporated to pair clinical reasoning to situations that are encountered in the clinical setting.

The KT3 course combines the Kinesio Taping Method foundational concepts of KT1 & KT2 with advanced clinical concepts. The course provides lab time for attendees to practice their skills on the new concepts through a variety of clinical applications. The KT3 course is designed to allow the Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) to cater specific clinical applications to address specific professions. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1&KT2 seminar, attendees will be eligible to request and take the exam to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP).

The KT4 Pediatrics course is designed to provide advanced Kinesio Taping techniques and problem-solving to physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals specializing in pediatrics.

Kinesio Taping is a method of treatment for musculoskeletal and myofascial disorders. Kinesio Taping can be used during physical activity and in conjunction with many therapeutic interventions.

Attendees will review theory and basic taping techniques, learn advanced and combination techniques, and develop clinical reasoning skills relevant to the pediatric population. The course will also provide commonly used taping techniques for specific diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, torticollis, and brachial plexus injury; as well as pediatric sports related injuries.

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

This course is designed to familiarize the therapist with the different types of diagnostic imaging, how to review imaging studies and reports the patient may bring to the clinic, and the indications for ordering diagnostic studies. The instructional format for this course will be a combination of lecture and case study.

KT 3 expands upon the information taught in KT 1 and 2. KT3 includes review of basic techniques, an introduction to the basket weave application and a review of the corrective techniques with tape application guidelines. A variety of body assessments are completed with corresponding tapings as well as scar management taping. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice taping applications.

The focus of the afternoon session varies. Please check specific course date for specific agenda.

Note: Participants who successfully complete the required Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping® (KT1, KT2, & KT3) courses are eligible to take the Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) exam through the KinesioTaping Association (KTAI). Upon passing this exam with a score of 80% or better, practitioners will be granted the CKTP title along with all the associated rights and benefits.

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

Kinesio Taping® course Fundamentals & Advanced (KT1 & KT2) are prerequisite for this course.

The number of infants with OBPI has been increasing posing new challenges to therapists working with this population. Participants in this seminar will be presented with a detailed overview of the anatomy of the initial nerve injury and the muscular and bony sequelae that often results in lifelong neuromuscular and orthopedic challenges.

Participants will gain a detailed understanding of surgical interventions, non-surgical medical interventions, and radiological tests enabling them to make appropriate medical referrals. Participants will learn comprehensive examination and intervention strategies for each stage of recovery throughout infancy, childhood, and teen years.

This will include video taped demonstrations of specific examination tools and intervention strategies including traditional interventions as well as the use of state-of-the art technology.
Strategies for family support and intervention will be discussed as well.

This seminar will NOT present a “protocol driven approach” to rehabilitation. Rather, the participant will learn a “framework” for physical examination that will permit rapid synthesis of findings into a “dynamic treatment plan” designed to increase patient satisfaction and outcomes.

The KT3 course combines the Kinesio Taping Method foundational concepts of KT1 & KT2 with advanced clinical concepts. The course provides lab time for attendees to practice their skills on the new concepts through a variety of clinical applications. The KT3 course is designed to allow the Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) to cater specific clinical applications to address specific professions. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1&KT2 seminar, attendees will be eligible to request and take the exam to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP).

The course will provide the optimal continuing education experience equipping the participant to apply these techniques immediately when they return to the clinic. Additionally, they will be able to use the anatomical, biomechanical, and neuromuscular basis to further develop their manual therapy skills.

These webinars provide you with the expertise and clinically relevant content you have come to expect from Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA, with the convenience of learning from home or work at a time that suits your schedule. Each series of webinars is taught live online and is also available for a limited time afterward as a recording for all registered participants.

Finally, case scenarios will be incorporated to pair clinical reasoning to situations that are encountered in the clinical setting. The purpose of this seminar is to allow the clinician to move from protocol derived treatment to professional assessment and treatment of the nervous system and the interfacing musculoskeletal system. The emphasis is on creative solutions to difficult problems by integrating neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and kinesioloical principles creating a fresh approach to difficult patient problems resulting in improved functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.

This classification system will assist the clinician in determining which patients will most benefit from specific treatment interventions and improve outcomes. Finally, eclectic treatment interventions will be covered including stabilization, manual techniques, and pain management strategies. Corrective home exercises will also be reviewed. Participants will walk away with practical and useful treatment techniques that can be implemented with their patients the very next day.

This seminar will help clinicians identify common problems associated with neck pain as well as appropriate treatments. Evaluation procedures will also be introduced to group patients in treatment categories. This classification system will assist the clinician in determining which patients will most benefit from specific treatment interventions and improve outcomes. Finally, eclectic treatment interventions will be covered including stabilization, manual techniques, and pain management strategies. Corrective home exercises will also be reviewed. Participants will walk away with practical and useful treatment techniques that can be implemented with their patients the very next day.

Finally, case scenarios will be incorporated to pair clinical reasoning to situations that are encountered in the clinical setting. The purpose of this seminar is to allow the clinician to move from protocol derived treatment to professional assessment and treatment of the nervous system and the interfacing musculoskeletal system. The emphasis is on creative solutions to difficult problems by integrating neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and kinesioloical principles creating a fresh approach to difficult patient problems resulting in improved functional outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

Learn the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. Lab sessions provide ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of KT1, participants will be able to apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques Upon completion qualifies for KTA Level 2 Membership

KT2 builds on material learned in KT1. Learn about the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions, provide ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of KT2, participants will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions.

The KT3 course combines the Kinesio Taping Method foundational concepts of KT1 & KT2 with advanced clinical concepts. The course provides lab time for attendees to practice their skills on the new concepts through a variety of clinical applications. The KT3 course is designed to allow the Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) to cater specific clinical applications to address specific professions. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1&KT2 seminar, attendees will be eligible to request and take the exam to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP).

The KT4 Sports/Orthopedic course is focused on sports conditions. During the KT4 Sports/Orthopedic course, attendees will practice their skills on a variety of applications correlated with specific clinical sports conditions.

This course is designed to give attendees guidelines on how to combine the concepts learned in the KT1, KT2, and KT3 courses with the concepts of sports medicine. This course is also designed to give attendees the chance to learn and practice specific applications related to specific sports dysfunctions. During the course, attendees will face problem-solving and specific taping techniques correlated with the healing process of joint and soft tissue, posture correction to provide stimulations to restore good posture for athletes, and lower and upper limb injuries.

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to combine the Kinesio Taping® Method with specific sport conditions following guidelines learned during this course and developing the skills necessary to adapt Kinesio Taping Techniques to specific needs of athletes. This will enable the attendees to create an individualized treatment correlated to the phase of the healing process as well as the specific sport injury, sport performed, and position that the athlete occupies on the field.