Overview
This one day workshop covers all of the key techniques associated with sports taping. These are essential skills for any therapist looking to play an active role in the management of sports injuries. The skills gained will help with employment opportunities in private practice.
There are also techniques taught that will help to re-educate poor posture and the problems that are associated with it.
All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and a technique DVD, which is an invaluable learning tool to refer back to once the course is complete.
Over the course of the day, we will cover the following:
- Plantar fascia
- Lateral ankle
- Achilles tendon
- Calf muscle
- MCL
- Patella tendon
- Patella instability
- Patella maltracking
- Lumbar spine unloading
- Lumbar spine fixation
- Shoulder retraction
- Shoulder unloading
- Elbow hyperextension
- ‘Tennis elbow’
- Wrist
- Thumb
- Fingers.
Course Accreditations
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Proactive Training
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Location
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Entry Level Requirements
Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.
The minimum age for this course is 16 years old.
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Missing English and Maths qualifications?
If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
The course price is £80.
Please apply directly through the ProActive Training.
Course | Day | Date | Time |
Sports Taping and Strapping | Saturday | 13 October 2018 | 10:30-17:30 |
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- LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.
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