Kinesiology and Acupressure Taping

• Define kinesiology and acupressure taping and describe their basic principles.
• Explain the traditional Chinese medicine concepts presented in relation to acupressure taping.
• Identify appropriate indications and contraindications for taping.
• Describe factors to consider when selecting and positioning tape.
• Identify taping techniques for different areas of the body.
• Describe proper tape placement and application methods.
• Recognize how taping techniques may complement massage therapy services.
• Apply foundational taping principles using instructional diagrams and technique demonstrations.

• Text: Acupressure Taping by Hans-Ulrich Hecker, MD and Kay Liebchen, MD, 122 pages
• Approximately 2 hours of online kinesiology taping technique demonstrations
• Course instruction guide
• 40-question multiple-choice final exam
• Course evaluation
• Certificate of Achievement upon completion
• Unlimited phone support for course-related questions

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I liked having the questions while studying for the exam. The book and questions flowed in a format that made it easy to learn. The book is a great reference tool for the future. - Barbara Gaertner

Excited to use taping on clients in the future. I think it will help a handful of them! - Stephanie S.

Concise and to the point. The taping instructions and photos for proper placement of tape were easy to understand and help visualize. - Erica Mills

The practice test was very helpful. I liked that is wasn't timed. - Johanna Hamilton

The information was presented in a clear way that made studying for the exam quick and easy. - Judith Keogh

How the questions on the exam hit the main points of information was nice. I can also use the information right away in my practice. - Janet Robles, NCBTMB

What is kinesio-taping?
A.    A therapeutic technique in which elastic cotton tape is attached to the immediate area or a painful muscle, ligament, or joint
B.    A therapeutic technique in which nonelastic plastic tape is attached to the immediate area or a painful muscle, ligament, or joint
C.    A therapeutic technique in which restrictive bandages are attached to the immediate area or a painful muscle, ligament, or joint
D.    A therapeutic technique in which immobilizing silicone tape is attached to the immediate area or a painful muscle, ligament, or joint

In Acutaping, the knowledge and experiences of __________, manual healing, and __________ are brought together in the therapeutic methods of taping.
A.  Chinese medicine, osteopathy
B.  Western medicine, osteopathy
C.  Chinese medicine, reflexology
D.  Western medicine, reflexology

When using the cervical spine tape, the second piece of tape should be placed:
A.  Parallel to the first strip at the transition from the cervical spine to the thoracic spine
B.  Parallel to the first strip at the transition of C1 and C2
C.  Across the first strip at the transition from the cervical spine to the thoracic spine
D.  Across the first strip at the transition of C1 and C2