Taping Course

Lesson 1 • Ethical and Professional Standards

Outlines scope of practice, informed consent, and documentation requirements for taping practitioners. Anchors technical skill within professional accountability.

Lesson 2 • Biomechanical Principles of Support

Explains force vectors, load distribution, and joint mechanics as they relate to tape application. Connects physics of movement to clinical taping decisions.

Lesson 3 • Indications and Contraindications

Defines clinical scenarios where taping is appropriate or must be avoided. Establishes safety screening as a non-negotiable first step.

Lesson 4 • Anatomy Relevant to Taping

Covers skin layers, fascia, muscles, tendons, and joints as taping targets. Builds the anatomical map practitioners reference when selecting tape placement.

Lesson 1 • Hair Management Techniques

Addresses shaving, clipping, and protective underlayer use to balance adhesion with comfort. Prevents painful removal and follicle irritation.

Lesson 2 • Skin Assessment Before Application

Teaches systematic inspection for wounds, rashes, oedema, and hair density. Ensures practitioners identify barriers to safe tape application.

Lesson 3 • Cutting and Tearing Tape

Develops precision cutting, rounding corners, and tearing rigid tape by hand. Reduces edge lift and ensures tape conforms to body contours.

Lesson 4 • Anchors and Protective Underlayers

Explains foam underwrap, pre-wrap, and anchor strip placement as the foundation of any taping construct. Protects skin while securing the tape structure.

Lesson 1 • Principles of Rigid Tape Mechanics

Explains how inelastic tape restricts motion through mechanical blocking and proprioceptive cuing. Establishes the rationale for tension, direction, and layering decisions.

Lesson 2 • Ankle Taping with Rigid Tape

Teaches the closed basketweave and heel-lock techniques for lateral ankle stability. Serves as the primary skill model for rigid taping across all joints.

Lesson 3 • Wrist and Thumb Taping

Covers dorsal blocking, thumb spica, and wrist stabilisation patterns using rigid tape. Addresses the high-demand fine-motor requirements of upper-extremity taping.

Lesson 4 • Finger and Buddy Taping

Introduces interphalangeal joint support, buddy taping, and pulley protection strips. Develops precision technique for small-joint applications.

Lesson 1 • Elastic Tape Properties and Tension Control

Examines stretch percentages, recoil behaviour, and tension calibration for elastic tape. Prevents over-compression while maintaining therapeutic support.

Lesson 2 • Shoulder and Acromioclavicular Support

Demonstrates elastic taping for acromioclavicular joint offloading and glenohumeral support. Addresses the challenge of taping a highly mobile, curved surface.

Lesson 3 • Compression Bandaging for Oedema

Teaches figure-eight and spiral wrap patterns to manage acute and chronic swelling. Connects compression mechanics to lymphatic and venous return physiology.

Lesson 4 • Knee Elastic Taping Patterns

Applies elastic tape for patellar tracking, collateral ligament support, and hyperextension prevention. Builds multi-strip pattern planning skills.

Lesson 1 • Tension Percentages and Application Direction

Teaches 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% tension calibration and their clinical applications. Direction of application determines facilitation versus inhibition effect.

Lesson 2 • Muscle Facilitation and Inhibition Techniques

Applies kinesiology tape from origin to insertion for facilitation and insertion to origin for inhibition. Targets specific muscles with correct positioning and tension.

Lesson 3 • Kinesiology Tape Theory and Evidence

Reviews proposed mechanisms including skin lift, proprioception, and pain gate modulation. Calibrates student expectations with current research evidence.

Lesson 4 • Lymphatic and Oedema Drainage Taping

Demonstrates fan and web cuts applied with minimal tension to redirect lymphatic flow. Integrates drainage taping into broader oedema management protocols.

Lesson 1 • Lower Extremity Taping Protocols

Covers plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, shin, and quadriceps taping using rigid and kinesiology tape. Reinforces lower-limb biomechanics as the basis for pattern selection.

Lesson 2 • Upper Extremity and Elbow Taping

Covers lateral epicondyle, medial epicondyle, and forearm muscle taping for overuse conditions. Builds precision in taping narrow, high-motion segments.

Lesson 3 • Knee and Patellofemoral Taping

Applies McConnell patellar taping, tibial rotation correction, and fat pad offloading techniques. Addresses the most commonly taped joint in sport and rehabilitation.

Lesson 4 • Cervical and Postural Taping

Applies kinesiology tape for cervical muscle inhibition, scapular retraction, and forward-head posture correction. Addresses postural taping as a behavioural cuing tool.

Lesson 1 • Designing a Team Taping Programme

Guides creation of a systematic taping programme including protocols, supply management, and staff training. Develops organisational and leadership competencies alongside clinical skills.

Lesson 2 • Performance Enhancement Taping

Examines kinesiology tape applications aimed at proprioceptive enhancement and neuromuscular activation. Critically evaluates performance claims against available evidence.

Lesson 3 • Prophylactic Ankle and Knee Taping

Applies evidence-based preventive taping protocols for the ankle and knee in high-risk sports. Balances restriction with performance preservation.

Lesson 4 • Upper Extremity Prophylactic Taping

Covers preventive taping for throwing athletes, contact sport players, and overhead workers. Addresses shoulder, elbow, and wrist vulnerability in repetitive-load contexts.

Lesson 1 • Taping for Neurological and Scar Conditions

Adapts taping techniques for hypersensitive skin, scar mobilisation, and neurological tone management. Expands clinical scope beyond musculoskeletal applications.

Lesson 2 • Combining Tape Types in One Application

Teaches layering rigid, elastic, and kinesiology tape within a single construct for complex presentations. Develops sequencing logic to avoid mechanical interference between layers.

Lesson 3 • Adverse Reactions and Problem Solving

Identifies blistering, contact dermatitis, pressure necrosis, and tape allergy and prescribes corrective actions. Builds systematic troubleshooting competency.

Lesson 4 • Clinical Assessment for Taping Decisions

Applies movement screening, palpation, and functional testing to identify taping targets. Links assessment findings directly to tape type, tension, and pattern selection.