Learning objectives:
- To learn indications and contraindications for the use of biomechanical taping
- Apply fundamental knowledge of biomechanics, joint structure and position, force vectors, and anatomy to develop biomechanical taping skills
- Scientific rationale for the use of biomechanical taping:
for evidence-based clinical practice, in combination with knowledge of orthopedics, neurology and biomechanics
for the development of additional treatment strategies to maximize the likelihood of a positive outcome or high efficiency
- Identify the benefits of biomechanical taping and its impact on movement control, strength gain, length-tension relationship, impact on tendon mobility, muscle resistance, and soft tissue relief
- Identify the indications for biomechanical taping and the benefits of its use
- Understand the difference in physical properties and methodology between biomechanical taping, kinesiological taping, and sports taping. Identify ways to combine them to achieve optimal therapy results
- Learn how to safely and effectively apply general biomechanical taping techniques, including “Power Band” techniques
- To master additional mechanical methods of treatment of disorders and functional limitations, including manual techniques, joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching, restoration of normal movement patterns to achieve optimal treatment results
I. Theoretical part
1. Overview of types of taping / Application / Research.
2. Indications, contraindications and rules of taping. Warnings.
3. Biomechanical taping – a new type of taping
4. Mechanical and neurophysiological taping
5. Approaches to therapy using biomechanical taping
6. Multilevel approach of biomechanical taping
II. Practical part
1. Assistance to movement. Biomechanical taping as a muscle assistant. Direct technique.
a) Shin and Achilles tendon.
2. Stabilization of joints. Increase in closing forces.
a) Knee. PCL.
3. Physiologically favorable positioning of anatomical structures
a) Knee
4. Relieving the load from soft tissues
a) “Box” technique
5. Absorption of pathological load.
a) Plantar fasciitis
6. PowerBand – a technique for creating more force in the kinetic chain
7. Using different methods of influence and combining taping techniques:
o Posture and trapezius muscle
o Lower back
o Shoulder joint – work in 3 planes
o Shoulder rotation. Indirect technique
o Epicondylitis – lateral and medial
o Finger extensors
o Carpal tunnel syndrome
o De Quervain’s tendonitis (on request)
o Knee reconstruction (on request)
o Ankle joint
o Hallux valgus
o Biceps femoris (on request)
o Paretic foot (on request)
III. Practical part – integration into practice
Setting goals and implementing them in specific clinical cases.
Consideration of practical cases with the possibility of fulfilling students’ requests.
