Fix, Play and Perform – Modern Concepts in Sports Taping and Athletic Injury Prevention
Overview
Athletes constantly push their limits — but preventing injuries and maximizing performance requires smart, science-backed interventions. This live lecture with Dr. Kryson D Gama (PT, Orthopedic Manual Therapist & Sports Physiotherapist) dives into the latest advancements in sports taping and athletic injury prevention.
Discover how modern taping methods support recovery, improve biomechanics, and enhance athletic confidence.
Key Highlights
1. Evidence-based overview of sports taping principles.
2. Understanding biomechanical foundations behind taping applications.
3. How taping influences neuromuscular control and proprioception.
4. Different types of tapes – Kinesio, rigid, dynamic, and elastic.
5. Indications and contraindications of sports taping in clinical practice.
6. Step-by-step upper extremity taping techniques for common injuries.
7. Step-by-step lower extremity taping applications for athletes.
8. Role of taping in performance enhancement and load management.
9. Latest research findings on taping effectiveness in injury prevention.
10. Integration of taping with manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation.
11. Taping strategies for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
12. Functional taping for movement optimization during sports.
13. Case-based learning to connect theory with practical use.
14. Understanding skin preparation, tape tension, and direction.
15. Importance of athlete assessment before taping application.
16. Managing common taping errors and troubleshooting tips.
17. Insights into return-to-play criteria using taping as a support tool.
18. How taping aids in post-injury recovery and swelling control.
19. Global evidence trends and innovations in athletic taping.
20. Interactive Q&A session with Dr. Kryson for practical clarification.
