Description
Taping and Strapping—Workshop
Taping and strapping are indispensable techniques in sports therapy, renowned for their diverse benefits in providing support and preventing injuries. These methods contribute significantly to the field, offering advantages such as injury prevention, enhanced stability, pain reduction, swelling control, postural correction, facilitation of muscle activation, and improved proprioception.
These techniques find application across various areas of the body. For instance, ankle taping is common in sports like basketball and soccer to prevent sprains, while knee support is crucial for conditions like patellar instability or during knee injury recovery. Shoulder stability taping aids in activities involving overhead movements, and wrist and hand support is beneficial for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive hand movements. Additionally, back support taping assists with postural correction, and elbow strapping is used for conditions like tennis or golfer’s elbow. Finger taping is prevalent in sports where finger injuries are common, such as basketball or volleyball.
The decision to use taping and strapping is rooted in their non-invasive nature, adaptability to various needs, quick application, and versatility in providing support tailored to different body parts. These methods offer a valuable toolset for sports therapists and students in your program, equipping them to address a wide range of issues effectively.
As part of your business development and social media strategy, consider showcasing practical demonstrations of taping techniques on platforms like Instagram reels and stories. Sharing success stories from your clinic can not only serve as a form of advertising but also educate your audience on the tangible benefits of your services. This engaging and informative content will not only attract potential clients but also position your clinic as a knowledgeable and reliable source in the field of sports therapy.
Learners will cover:
Taping and Strapping in a Sports and Exercise Context
Course Duration
You are free to attend any of the workshops in any order. To achieve the level 5 certificate, you must complete all workshops within two years and complete the extra A&P unit.
Course Assessments
Worksheet Questions
Practical Assessment
Certification
Level 5 Taping and Strapping (RQF)
Progression Route
Sport clubs
Clinics
Personal Training
Access to Sports Therapy Association
The course price includes
Registration
Assessments
Online Learning
Workshop Taping and Strapping kit
Unit Certificate
Entry Requirements
Must hold Level 3 or Level 4 Sports Massage Qualification
Cost
£300
Venue
Kent Sports Academy, Epps Building, Bridge Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1BB
