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Kinesio Taping

I'm wondering if any of you are trained in the use of Kinesio Taping. I'm interested in it, and wonder how other massage therapists incorporate it into their practices.

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Permalink Reply by Jody C. Hutchinson on March 18, 2012 at 8:05am

Nancy,

I have been using KT tape for less than one year. I have trained myself by practicing, watching many videos, and offering to tape anyone. I started last year for my wife's shoulder and kept going.

I have incorporated it into my practice by offering it for the following; plantar fascitis, shoulder pain, low back pain, tennis elbow, and a few others. Many clients are receptive. Sometimes the tape works well, a few times it falls right off.

Best to apply after massage and when you have cleaned the area very well. Check out the KT tape website-it's great.

Cheers,

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Permalink Reply by Nancy MacDonald on March 18, 2012 at 11:47am

Thanks! You answered one of my questions: how well does it work to tape after a treatment. I'm imagining that it might work best to have them shower off before I tape them. Do you charge separately for taping?

Jody C. Hutchinson said:

Nancy,

I have been using KT tape for less than one year. I have trained myself by practicing, watching many videos, and offering to tape anyone. I started last year for my wife's shoulder and kept going.

I have incorporated it into my practice by offering it for the following; plantar fascitis, shoulder pain, low back pain, tennis elbow, and a few others. Many clients are receptive. Sometimes the tape works well, a few times it falls right off.

Best to apply after massage and when you have cleaned the area very well. Check out the KT tape website-it's great.

Cheers,

JH

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Permalink Reply by Gordon J. Wallis on March 18, 2012 at 1:55pm

http://myfreedownloadz.com/89/kinesio+taping+perfect+manual+ebook.html

I don't know anything about it... Maybe this ebook would be of help?

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Permalink Reply by Jody C. Hutchinson on March 19, 2012 at 8:33am

Nancy,

It works well after treatment if the area is very clean. I have used rubbing alcohol, don't have a shower in my building. As far as charging, the tape costs about $1.00 per strip, so the most I have used is two. Since I'm not certified in KT tape, I just throw it into the session for free. How about that for a "value added service." I have also had a few clients show up with KT tape from their chiro or PT. I don't know/think they charge for the taping.

good luck

jh

Nancy MacDonald said:

Thanks! You answered one of my questions: how well does it work to tape after a treatment. I'm imagining that it might work best to have them shower off before I tape them. Do you charge separately for taping?

Jody C. Hutchinson said:

Nancy,

I have been using KT tape for less than one year. I have trained myself by practicing, watching many videos, and offering to tape anyone. I started last year for my wife's shoulder and kept going.

I have incorporated it into my practice by offering it for the following; plantar fascitis, shoulder pain, low back pain, tennis elbow, and a few others. Many clients are receptive. Sometimes the tape works well, a few times it falls right off.

Best to apply after massage and when you have cleaned the area very well. Check out the KT tape website-it's great.

Cheers,

JH

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Mackay on March 19, 2012 at 10:12pm

I am fascinated with KT and would love to learn more about it as well. I understand the basic concepts behind it and would like to learn how to apply it. Nancy, if you find a course please post about it. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Carolyn Waltrip on April 18, 2012 at 9:31pm

http://www.kinesiotaping.com/global/association/education/seminars/.... This is a link to a seminar schedule for kinesio taping. I am really interested in it as well and thought I would check this site to see how other MT's use it.