Strapping and taping in sport
PRESENTER: Jacqui McCord: Private practice, Pretoria, South Africa (Physiotherapist of the South African Team to the Olympic Games in Beijing, August 2008)
SPONSOR OF STRAPPING MATERIAL TO BE USED DURING THE PRACTICAL SESSION: BSN (Leuko)
Venue: Department of Physiotherapy, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Health Sciences
Dates: 4-5 October 2008
Cost: R1400.00
Registration: Before 31 August (Method of payment at the bottom of page)
Number of Applicants on the course: 50
Pre-requisites to attend the course: None
CPD points: Will be announced later.
Course description
As physiotherapists treating sports injuries, we have a powerful tool when we can apply the knowledge and skill that originates from the different taping methods currently available.
The aim of the course on Strapping and Taping in the treatment of sports injuries
There are currently 3 known methods of taping techniques that are widely used in clinical practice. The aim of this course is to give guidelines on when and how the different techniques should be used or how they can be combined for most effective treatment and management of sports injuries.
Course Content:
· Brief outline of techniques McConnell, Athletic Taping and Kinesio taping
· Discussion of each techniques advantages and disadvantages
· Demonstration of the use of taping related to injuries starting with the ankle and ending with shoulders joint (soft tissue injuries included)
· Practical sessions on selected strapping methods with different materials will be sponsored by BSN (Leuko)
Banking details:
Name of course:Sport strapping
BANK: ABSA
Account name: University of Pretoria
Account number: 2140000038
Account reference number: A 7042 / 3545
Branch name: Hatfield
Branch code: 335 545
SWIFT code: ABSAZAJJ
Proof of payment reference: Your initials and surname and Course Title
Fax Proof of Payment to: (+27) 086 500 6274
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