Elastic Tex Taping Techniques:
How It Works and Working With It

Management of PIP Joint Injuries and Stiffness

Dynamic Stability for the Painful Thumb -
More Than a Splint

Kinesio® Tex Taping KT1 & KT2: With Pediatric Applications

Kinesio® Tex Taping KT3: With Pediatric Applications

Splinting Advantage: Hands On! & Movin On!

Typical / Atypical Child Development
Muscle Development as it Relates to Movement & Function

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Elastic Tex Taping Techniques:
How It Works and Working With It

Suggested Audience: This course is designed for OT, OTA, PT, PTA, and CHT

Contact Hours: 15 hours or 7.5 hours for Day One only
Level of Instruction: All levels

Tuition: $450 Both Days / $240 Day One only (Early bird price $410/$220 respectively if registered & paid by July 17, 2009)

Date/Location: Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, 2009 – Woodbury, MN (East of St. Paul) @ Woodwinds Hospital

Overview Day One - Taping Upper Extremity Conditions: This day will cover science based theory and application techniques of Elastic Tex Tapes. The major focus is on developing a clear understanding of the neurophysiological effects of elastic taping and a variety of products available and their differences. Lab sessions are provided for instruction and practice to develop taping skills for upper extremity pathology. This course does not offer any “certification”; it is designed to improve critical thinking and clinical skills when using a variety of Tex Tape products.
*Day One serves as a prerequisite for Day Two.

Overview Day Two - Taping Lower Extremity Conditions:*Prerequisite: Must have prior instruction of Day One in the basic science, cutting and application of elastic taping. This day is a continuation of Day One. Theory is NOT reviewed on this day, although there is class time for questions. Lab sessions are provided for instruction & practice to develop taping skills for cervical, trunk, spine & lower extremity pathology.

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Managment of PIP Injuries and Stiffness

Suggested Audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA, CHT

Contact Hours: 7.5

Level of Instruction: Introductory/Intermediate

Tuition: $225 (early bird price $199 if registered by August 16 and September 17 respectively)*

Date/Location: Friday, September 25, 2009 – Hudson Hospital, Hudson, WI - CLOSED
Thursday, October 29, 2009 – Two Harbors, MN (Superior Shores Conference Ctr.)

*If you register for the class on “Dynamic Stability for the Painful Thumb” which is scheduled the next day on Saturday, 9/26 & Friday 10/30 respectively in addition to this class, deduct 10% off your total.

Description:
This one-day lecture and hands-on lab workshop is intended for therapists who treat finger injuries whether from a sprain or a fracture, resulting in stiffness, primarily of the PIP joint. It will cover surface anatomy, types of injuries as well as medical and therapeutic treatment of fingers. We will spend a significant amount of time on clinical treatment and fabrication of splints. By the end of the day each participant should have a full clinic and home program readily available for patient use.
Limited enrollment

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Dynamic Stability for the Painful Thumb – More Than a Splint!

Suggested Audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA, CHT

Contact Hours: 7.5

Level of Instruction: ALL LEVELS

Tuition: $240 (early bird price $215 if registered by August 16 and September 17 respectively)*

Date/Location:
Saturday, September 26, 2009 – Hudson Hospital, Hudson,WI -CLOSED
Friday, October 30, 2009 – Two Harbors, MN (Superior Shores Conference Ctr.)

*If you register for the class on “Management of PIP Injuries” which is scheduled 1 day before on Friday 9/25 & Thursday 10/29 respectively in addition to this class, deduct 10% off of the total.

Description:
One day lecture and lab workshop on the evaluation and treatment of the painful thumb, with emphasis on innovative treatment techniques to achieve dynamic stability in order to preserve the CMC joint, with less reliance on splinting. Participants will review the anatomy of the thumb, learn the importance of all the thenar muscles, practice soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques, perform strengthening exercises, fabricate custom splints, and practice thumb taping to reduce pain. Adaptive equipment and joint conservation techniques will be presented with a focus to engage the patient in self-treatment over the long-term. Limited enrollment

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Kinesio® Tex Taping KT1 & KT2:
With Pediatric Applications

Suggested Audience: Pediatric OT, COTA, PT & PTA

Contact Hours: 16

Level of Instruction: Entry

Tuition: $549 (early bird price $499 if registered by 10/22/2009)

NOTE: If you are planning to take all 3 days, (KT1, KT2 & KT3), the price is $699 (early bird $649 if registered and paid by 10/22/09)

Date/Location: Thursday/Friday, December 3-4, 2009 – Maple Grove, MN

Description:
KT1 is to be taken in conjunction with KT2. KT1 is designed as an introduction to the Kinesio® taping method. Fundamental concepts & the unique properties & use of Kineso Tape will be addressed. Lab sessions are provided to practice screening & muscles testing created for the enhancement of your KT skill and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body.
KT2 builds on what is learned in KT1. Six Corrective Techniques will be presented (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon and Lymphatic) along with their application in a variety of clinical conditions. Lab sessions are provided to practice applying these techniques for both UE and LE conditions.

**The Kinesiotaping data base has been developed in a standardized format to be applicable across the age span. The information in this workshop will be presented from a pediatric perspective within the standardized format.

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Kinesio® Tex Taping KT3:
With Pediatric Applications

Suggested Audience: Pediatric OT, COTA, PT & PTA

Contact Hours: 8

Level of Instruction: Intermediate (Must have completed KT1 & KT2)

Tuition:
KT1, KT2 & KT3 = $699 (early bird for all 3 days= $649 if paid by 10/22/09)
KT3 only = $275 (early bird = $250 if paid by 12/11/09)

Date/Location: Friday, January 22, 2010 – Maple Grove, MN

Description:
This KT Certification Course (KT3) combines KT1 & KT2 coursework with extra lab time for practicing skills that focus on the pediatric client. The biomechanics of the shoulder and pelvic girdle relative to kinesiotaping will be discussed. The art of clinical reasoning will be utilized to determine which muscles to tape and what taping techniques will best accomplish goals of treatment. For those interested, upon completion of this course and prerequisites KT1, KT2 seminar, clinicians will be eligible to take the exam to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner.

**The Kinesiotaping data base has been developed in a standardized format to be applicable across the age span. The information in this workshop will be presented from a pediatric perspective within the standardized format.

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Splinting Advantage: Hands On!
(2 day workshop/Static Splinting)

Splinting Advantage: Movin’ On!
(Optional 3rd day workshop/Dynamic & Static Progressive Splinting)

Suggested Audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA in all practice settings

Contact Hours: 14 hours for Day 1 & 2 (If taking all 3 days: 21 hours)

Level of Instruction: Introductory/Intermediate

Tuition:
Day 1 & 2: $549 (early bird $499 if registered & paid by 1/7/2010)
All 3 days: $699 (early bird $649 if registered & paid by 1/7/2010)

Date/Location: Thursday-Saturday, February 18, 19, 20, 2010 – Stillwater, MN

Overview for Day 1 and 2, “Hands On!”:
This 2 day lab-intensive workshop is designed to remove fear and anxiety from splint fabrication by offering “hands-on” experience in splint design and construction. Participants will fabricate approximately 15 splints with various patterns, applications and materials. The wide variety of static splints taught will be appropriate to those practicing in both orthopedic and general rehabilitation settings. This is a splinting course only! There will be minimal discussion of treatment techniques for various diagnoses, and it will be assumed that participants have a basic knowledge of hand & UE anatomy.
Limited enrollment

Overview for Day 3 “Movin’ On!”:
This OPTIONAL third day of dynamic and static progressive splinting is open only to participants who have completed the “Hands-On!” course. This day will move you on to the next level in your splinting skills by giving you the opportunity to fabricate several additional splints, learn about pulleys & outriggers, taping for stiffness, and how to turn your previous days’ static splints into dynamic or static progressive splints quickly and easily. After immersing yourself in three full days of splinting, and successfully fabricating a total of approximately 18 splints, you will leave feeling confident in your ability to fit patients with almost any variety of splints.

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TYPICAL / ATYPICAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT:
Muscle Development as it Relates to Movement & Function

Suggested Audience: OT, COTA, PT, & PTA

Contact Hours: 12

Level of Instruction: Introductory to Intermediate

Tuition: $345 (early bird price $310 if registered & paid by March 4, 2010)

Date/Location: Thursday/ Friday, April 15-16, 2010 – Two Harbors, MN (Superior Shores Conference Ctr.)

Description:
This course is designed for OTs and PTs working with children. It covers the muscle development of children as it relates to movement and the progression of muscle development as it relates to function in the typical/atypical-developing child. Also covered is muscle development related to gross motor, fine motor and oral motor skills along with the implications of muscles development on the respiratory system for the typical/atypical child. Lab is also incorporated for demonstration and practice of several key treatment interventions.
Limited enrollment