Sports Strapping & Taping

Service Description

A detailed one-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 8 hours. 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