INESIOLOGY TAPING FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE

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1 K INESIOLOGY TAPING FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE A one day workshop practical workshop This intensive evidence-based course is suitable for physiotherapists, sports medicine practitioners, osteopaths, chiropractors and sports therapists. Students of these disciplines are also welcome to attend. Tutor: Julia is a private physiotherapist specialising in elite sports performance. She is physiotherapist at London Irish Rugby Club and has spent 7 years working for the Rugby Football Union assisting in preparing players for international competition, including screening players prior to the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Julia has worked with British Olympic rowers, kayakers, hockey players and judoka. She lectures at undergraduate and masters level. Her focus of academic research is the epidemiology of sports injuries; her most recent publication appears in the American Journal of Sports Medicine Venue: Tigers Rugby Club Welford Road Stadium Aylestone Road LE2 7TR Upon arrival report to Main Reception Date: WEDNESDAY 16 TH MARCH 2011 Attached: Programme Application Form Directions

2 KINESIOLOGY TAPING FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE Tigers Rugby Club WEDNESDAY 16 TH MARCH 2011 PROGRAMME Kinesiology taping is increasingly accepted as an effective strategy in the management of athletic performance. Flexible taping techniques can be applied to assist the treatment and prevention of sports injuries, as adjuncts to rehabilitation and tools to improve sports performance through improved flexibility and motor patterning. During the course, the instructor will introduce the fundamental principles of flexible kinesiology taping and explore its application in sports injury management and athletic performance. This is a highly practical course with an emphasis on problem-based learning; delegates will learn through doing. Upon completion of the course, delegates will be able to; 1. demonstrate basic techniques to treat weak, overused or painful muscles 2. demonstrate basic techniques to treat swelling 3. demonstrate basic techniques to assist optimal joint mechanics 4. discuss kinesiology taping treatment options for a variety of sports injuries; 5. demonstrate correct application of these taping techniques; 6. present plans for progression of treatment; 7. discuss and demonstrate the use of particular taping strategies to assist sports performance; 8. understand how flexible taping can be integrated with athletic taping to optimally assist the athlete. 1:OOpm Registration 1:15 3:00pm Commencement of course 3:00-3:15pm Coffee 3:15 5:00pm Continue course 5:00 5:45pm Sandwiches :45pm Practical 8:45-9:00pm Questions / Finish

3 DIRECTIONS TO VENUE UPON ARRIVAL REPORT TO MAIN RECEPTION It is a short walk from Mainline Railway Station. Follow link for directions to Stadium Directions By Road From M1 (North and South) and M69 (East) - Exit the motorway at Junction 21 (M1) - Follow the signs for the city centre via Narborough Road (A5460) - After 3 miles, at the cross-road junction with Upperton Road, turn right - Continue over the River Soar, onto Walnut Street, and follow the signs to the city centre - The stadium is approximately 1/2 mile ahead From A6 (South) - Follow the signs for the city centre, coming in via London Road - At the main set of lights opposite the entrance to the railway station (on the right), turn left onto Waterloo Way - Continue over the next set of traffic lights onto Tigers Way - The stadium is immediately in front of you From A5199 (South) - Follow the signs for the city centre, coming in via Welford Road From A426 (South) - Follow the signs for the city centre, coming in via Aylestone Road - The ground will be on your right From A47 (East) - Follow the signs for the city centre, coming in via Uppingham Road - At the St George's Retail Park roundabout, take the second exit into St George's Way (A594) - Carry on past the Mercury offices on the right, and then filter off right onto Waterloo Way just before the Railway Station and then onto Tigers Way - The stadium is 1/4 mile further on Parking The stadium has 250 car parking spaces on the Holland & Barrett car park. The entrance to this is from Aylestone Road, just past College on the right hand side behind the Holland & Barrett. There are also several car parks within close proximity. Euro Park on the Cinema and Supermarket Complex is a short two minutes walk away. NCP car park on Welford Road is a five minute walk away. NCP on East Street in the city centre is a 10 minute walk away.

4 UPON ARRIVAL REPORT TO MAIN RECEPTION Main Reception Figure 1

5 KINESIOLOGY TAPING FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE Tigers Rugby Club WEDNESDAY 16 TH MARCH 2011 APPLICATION FORM Name: (Please print name as you wish it to be shown on your certificate) Address for correspondence: Contact Nos Home : Work : Mobile : Address: Place of work : Grade : Area of work : Apply to : Irene Wellman, Welbeing CPD, North View Church Road, Bulphan, RM14 3RU Tel: or enquiries@welbeing-cpd.co.uk Fee : per delegate inclusive of 20% Please make cheques payable to Welbeing CPD Limited Places guaranteed on receipt of payment Stage payments welcome on application Credit/Debit Card Payments welcome Online or Phone Fee includes : Refreshments Taping materials Course notes Signed certificates towards CPD Cancellation Policy In the event of an applicant cancellation, a refund will not be possible unless the course organiser is able to find a replacement. If a replacement is found, a charge of will be made for administration costs.