deregister from the credit exam date if a requisite was not fulfilled enabled for web enrollment priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with various approaches to taping techniques, their goals and effects,
indications and contraindications, followed by current research results in view of taping effect. The aim of practical training is to acquire skills in the application of selected taping techniques on various parts of the movement system.
Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (08.10.2025)
Aim of the course
Learning Outcomes:
The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and general competencies so that after the completion of the course the students: - demonstrate an understanding of the principles of selected tapping techniques - demonstrate understanding of indications and contraindications of tapping techniques - demonstrate awareness of an overview of studies dealing with tapping techniques in the spirit of EBM - demonstrate the ability to apply selected tapping techniques - demonstrate the ability to evaluate the effect after tape application
Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (08.10.2025)
Literature
GIBBONS, J. The vital shoulder complex: an illustrated guide to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Nutbourne, Chichester: Lotus Publishing, 2019. KIM, A. Kinesiology taping for rehab and injury prevention: an easy, at-home guide for overcoming common strains, pains and conditions. Berkeley, CA: Ulysses Press, [2016]. ISBN 9781612435534. MACDONALD, R. Taping Techniques. Philadelphia: Butterworth Heinemann 2004, ISBN 0750641509 MONTAG, H. J., ASMUSSEN, P. D. Funktionelle Verbände am bewegungsapparat. Berlin: Spitta verlag 2003, 204s., ISBN 3-934211-58-5.
Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (08.10.2025)
Course assessment methods and requirements for successful completion, grading scheme
Credit Requirements: - 100% attendance on practicals with participation
Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (08.10.2025)
Syllabus
Lectures: 1. History of taping 2. - 4. Types of taping techniques, objectives and effects, indication of contraindications, taping material. 5. Tejping in athletes by injured tissue (ligamentum, muscle, bone) 6. Functional taping and its indication (after surgery, after trauma, degenerative diseases) 7. EBM and taping techniques
Exercises: 1. Immobilization taping for lower limb joints 2. Immobilization taping for upper limb joints 3. Immobilization tapes for the hull 4. Stabilization taping 5. Functional taping to change muscle tone and affect dysfunctional muscle chains 6. - 8. Application of selected kinesiotejping methods 9. Taping according to McConell concept - characteristics, mechanism of action 10. Application of tapes according to McConell for knee joint problems. 11. Application of McConell tapes for shoulder joint problems 12.-13. Application of functional taping with respect to the Brügger concept 14. Current taping techniques
Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (08.10.2025)
