Course: Taping in Clinical Practice

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Course title Taping in Clinical Practice
Course code FYT/AFA29
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mlíka Radek, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to tapping. Methodology of tapping, indications, contraindications, benefits and disadvantages of the generally used techniques. Basic tapping techniques for body and extremities.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
Kinematic principles of limb joint movement, with respect to the shape of joints, the course of muscles and movement functions. The principles and individual techniques of therapeutic movement restriction in unstable and overloaded joint segments.
Upon completion of the course students will master basic techniques for taping the extremities.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

100% attendance in practical exercises, active involvement, practical exam.
Recommended literature
  • Doležalová, R., Pětivlas, T. (2011). Kinesiotaping pro sportovce. Praha.
  • HECKER, H. U., LIEBCHEN, K. (2007). Acupressure taping: for chronic pain and injuries.
  • Kobrová, J., Válka, R. (2012). Terapeutické využití kinesio tapu. Grada Publishing.
  • Kumbrink, B. (2014). K-Taping: praktická příručka: základy, techniky aplikace, indikace. Olomouc: Poznání.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Applied Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter