Kinesio Taping Foundations Course

The Kinesio® Foundations course is a hybrid course presenting the concepts and techniques of Kinesio taping, the development of the Kinesio Taping Method, fundamental concepts, assessments and screening tests, along with advanced techniques and clinical reasoning.

The course will be held over an 8 Hour two-day period with a 4 Hour Online Pre-course.

The Kinesio Online Pre-course must be completed prior to attending the course.

Attendees will problem solve complex clinical cases requiring the application of multiple taping techniques. Lab sessions will provide time to practice assessments and screenings, plus applying techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions.

Note: Official Online Zoom Courses are fully Online for the two-day course period with the 4-Hour Online Pre-Course. 

For Course Questions or Inquiries on how to Host a Kinesio Taping® Seminar, please contact Kinesio University, [email protected].

By the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

• List the best use for each type of Kinesio Tex Tape.
• Describe and demonstrate cutting at least 4 different Kinesio Taping application tape shapes: I Strip, Y Strip, Web Cut, X Cut, ETC.
• Describe a situation where it would be appropriate to use different tape cuts.
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of KMT, EDF, and Kinesio Assessments.
• Demonstrate a method of safely removing Kinesio Tex Tape from skin.
• Demonstrate the use of Kinesio Screening Assessments to identify target tissue for treatment.
• Demonstrate the proper application of Kinesio Epidermis, Dermis and Fascia Taping technique.
• Demonstrate the proper application of corrective techniques: Fascia, Mechanical, Space, Functional, Lymphatic, Tendon, Ligament and Muscle Correction.
• Describe the difference between an underactive and overactive muscle correction application.
• Identify appropriate tension range for each corrective technique.
• Describe the difference between a ligament correction and tendon correction.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Epidermis Correction Technique- Web Layering.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Dermis Correction technique- Jellyfish.
• Demonstrate application of advanced Circulatory Lymphatic Correction Technique- Basket Weave.
• Demonstrate the application of advanced Space Correction Technique- Scar Management Techniques.
• Demonstrate integration of Muscle Direction Tests, Screening Assessments, and Corrective Techniques to treat complex injuries such as Whiplash, Shoulder Impingement, and Chronic Knee Pain.
• In a small group setting identify 3 items on a problem list and goal list from specified case studies and develop appropriate interventions using tape as a modality and defend to the class.
• Be able to apply the Kinesio Medical Taping method to a variety of muscular, orthopedic and neurological conditions.

With our Foundations Course, you will receive:

• A material kit
• Free eBook
• Global Campus Learning Management System
• Certificate of Completion
• Free 60-day access to our TAD (Taping Application Database)
• Continuing support from the Kinesio Taping Association (KTAI)
• Retail, wholesale, clinical and practitioner pricing available.

Kinesio ® Foundations Course Kit Includes:

1 Advanced Healing Magazine
Kinesio Playbook
Kinesio Brochures
Product Flyer
ISOTT Booklet
Kinesio Folding Pouch or Bag (This item may vary)
1 roll of  Light Touch (Color may vary)
1 roll of Performance+ (Color may vary)
2 rolls of  Tex Classic (Color may vary)
3 rolls of Tex Gold FP (Color may vary)
2 samples of EDF
2 samples of Fancuts

Course Day 1 Agenda

Course Day 2 Agenda

In order to attend a Kinesio Taping seminar, each attendee must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Have completed 80 course hours of anatomy and physiology

2. Have a working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system

3. Be able to do assessments by evaluating and/or diagnosing injuries and conditions

4. Achieved or is a student in their junior or senior year (transcripts must be provided) working towards one or more of the following credentials: 

ARNP, ATC, CAT(C), CCSP, CDP, CHT, CLT, CMBT, CMT, CNMT, COMT, COTA, COTA/L, CPO, CRN, CST, CT, CWS, DC, DO, DOM, DPT, Lac, LAT, LLCC, LMBT, LMP, LMT, LOT, LOTA, LPT, LPTA, MD, MDT, MLD, MOT, MOTR/L, MPT, MT, MTC, NCMT, NCTMB, NDT, NMD, NMT, NP, NRC, OCS, ODT, OMD, OPA, OT, OTA, OTC, OTR, OTR/L, PT, PT-C, PTA, PA, RMT, RN, RPT, RPTA, SLP, Paramedics, Kinesiotherapist and Kinesiologists.

Seminar Cancellation & Refund Policy

Every attempt will be made to offer this program as publicized, however, Kinesio University^® reserves the right to adjust program dates, location, times, facility, or instructor, etc. in order to accommodate for unexpected occurrences or insufficient enrollment. Kinesio University^® is not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants due to adjustments or cancellations. In the event that Kinesio University must cancel an event a refund or a credit toward attendance at a subsequent program will be given.

Due to limited seating, if registrants request a cancellation, it must be at least 14 business days prior to the program date. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. You may cancel by phone or email. We will offer you a 100% credit if you cancel 14 business days prior, no refunds. Registrants may use the credit towards any future Kinesio University program. However, if registrants do not cancel 14 business days prior, they will lose the payment for the class. Tuition is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

In addition, all registrants must attend the entire seminar in order to receive their Certificate of Course Completion and CEUs. Any registrant that arrives late and/or leaves early from the seminar will not receive credit for the seminar. No exceptions.

Financial Disclosure:

Financial— We (Kinesio University) recommends only using Kinesio Tape. We have a financial interest in teaching this course.

Nonfinancial—No other relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.