Sports Strapping & Taping

Service Description

A detailed two-day workshop that covers all aspects of sports taping and strapping techniques including theory of taping, contraindications and safety issues, tape types and equipment needed etc. Stretch and non-stretch tape methods will be used on different areas and joints of the body for injury treatment as well as prevention.A brief introduction to Kinesio Tape will also be covered. This is a hands-on practical course with full use of tape during the day…so students are competent in the use of different tapes afterwards. Content To include the following: Foot taping to prevent/treat fallen arches Acute ankle sprain support Ankle instability taping Achilles tendon support Jumpers Knee support Vastus medialis re-education Knee collateral ligament support Figure of 8 support for the knee Sacro-iliac joint support Thoracic spine support Shoulder instability Tennis elbow Elbow hyperextension sprains Wrist strains Finger sprains Thumb strains This workshop runs for 6 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Home kit available to buy for €40. Must be pre-ordered. Email info@amst.ie to pre-order

Contact Details

• Planet Health Club, Childers Road, Limerick, Ireland

  info@amst.ie