Practical Applications of Biomechanical Taping for the Upper Limb

presented by Ryan Kendrick, MPhtySt, BPhty

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Financial: Ryan Kendrick receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. He is a shareholder of PosturePals Pty LTD, manufacturer of Dynamic Tape®.

Nonfinancial: Ryan Kendrick has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

Dynamic Tape® products were developed and patented as a licensed technology trademarked as Dynamic Tape®. Similar products exist but this course will discuss dynamic taping with limited to no information about the like products or services.

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Video Runtime: 117 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 36 Minutes

The influence of load and various kinematic factors on tendinopathy and other overuse conditions is well documented. In this course, Ryan Kendrick, Australian musculoskeletal physiotherapist and developer of Dynamic Tape(R), explains how taping biomechanically can help in the management of these conditions and also discusses how biomechanical taping can be used to assist function in the pediatric and neurologic populations. Elastic therapeutic taping is a natural extension to the practitioner's clinical reasoning process, and by following a simple procedure, techniques can be developed and integrated into the clinician's treatment approach, making it specific to their client and complementing their manual therapy and exercise-based interventions. In this course, Ryan Kendrick demonstrates a variety of upper limb techniques to address load, kinematics, function, and mechanosensitivity of the nervous system.

Learning Objectives

Recall process for safe application and removal of elastic therapeutic taping
Identify techniques for safe and effective application of biomechanical taping to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and fingers to promote participation in daily activities
Outline the importance of aim, axis, and rotation and position for each technique
Identify the aims, indications, and mechanisms of biomechanical taping applications for the upper limb
Outline effective means of evaluating the biomechanical taping applications for the upper limb
Express appropriate instructions and warnings to clients concerning biomechanical taping applications for the upper limb
Identify opportunities from research and assessment to develop biomechanical taping techniques for the upper limb

Meet Your Instructor

Ryan Kendrick, MPhtySt, BPhty

Ryan earned his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Queensland, Australia, in 1994 and a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy under the same world renowned guidance, which included Gwen Jull, Carolyn Richardson, Paul Hodges, and Bill Vicenzino. Ryan has worked extensively in the area of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, with roles including personal physiotherapist…

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Chapters & Learning Objectives

1. Safe Application and Removal

This chapter compares and contrasts the reactions that can occur in response to adhesive tapes, factors involved in their development, and how to minimize the risk. It also provides students with a clear warning to provide to their clients and instructions on safe application and removal.

2. Shoulder: Part 1

This chapter demonstrates the application of a variety of techniques for the shoulder with regard to aim, axis of rotation, line of pull, position, leverage, and evaluation to address issues in late cocking, subluxations, and subacromial pain issues.

3. Shoulder: Part 2

This chapter demonstrates the application of a variety of techniques for the shoulder with regard to aim, axis of rotation, line of pull, position, leverage, and evaluation to address issues in follow-through, subluxations, scapula positioning, and subacromial pain issues.

4. Elbow

This chapter demonstrates the application of a variety of techniques for the elbow with regard to aim, axis of rotation, line of pull, position, leverage, and evaluation to address issues such as lateral epicondylalgia and Little League elbow.

5. Forearm and Wrist

This chapter demonstrates the application of a variety of techniques for the forearm, wrist, and fingers with regard to aim, axis of rotation, line of pull, position, leverage, and evaluation, including supination/pronation, tennis elbow, radial nerve injuries, carpal instabilities, TFCC issues, and more.

6. Thumb and Carpal Tunnel

This chapter demonstrates the application of a variety of techniques for the thumb and wrist with regard to aim, axis of rotation, line of pull, position, leverage, and evaluation, which may be indicated in issues such as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, gamekeeper’s thumb, and carpal tunnel.

7. Mallet and Finger Ligaments

This chapter demonstrates the application of a variety of techniques for the fingers with regard to aim, axis of rotation, line of pull, position, leverage, and evaluation, and may give direction for applications such as mallet finger, boutonnière deformity, and ligament injuries.

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