Milica McDowell – Functional Taping Applications for Geriatrics & Stroke Patients – PESI

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Speaker: Milica McDowell, MS, DPT

Duration: 1 Hour 58 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Jul 27, 2018  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

From joint replacements to stroke recovery, kinesiology tape has rapidly gained popularity in geriatric and neurological rehabilitation due to its unique ability to improve movement and function.

This recording explores gentle yet effective taping techniques that integrate movement and neuroscience to improve functional outcomes with stroke, balance disorders, total joint replacements, and osteoarthritis patients. This course is intended for practitioners and therapists with all levels of experience in kinesiology taping.

Speaker

Milica McDowell, MS, DPT

Dr. Milica McDowell is an orthopedic physical therapist with over 20 years of experience. She’s owned a sports medicine practice in Bozeman, MT for 20 years, was a university faculty in human performance and most recently worked for Rocktape for 8 years in professional education and business development. She is an author of numerous global continuing education courses, has worked as a textbook editor and is an author of numerous professional and lay publications. Her current role is the VP of Product for Physitrack, a company based in London, that puts e-learning and helpful technologies in the hands of medical, wellness and fitness professionals globally. When she’s not researching, writing courses, or educating others, you can find Dr. Milica running, skiing, cooking or enjoying the outdoors with her active family.  

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Milica McDowell is the co-founder of Epic Fitness Center. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Milica McDowell is a member of the APTA and NATA.organizations.

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Massage Therapists

Objectives

1. Discuss treatment needs/considerations for geriatric and neurological populations in relation to modern kinesiology taping applications
2. Define, discuss, and consider concepts of myofascial chains as an approach to treatment for a multitude of aging conditions
3. Compare and contrast functional taping applications for geriatric-related postural, orthopedic, inflammatory, and neurological conditions

Outline

Treatment Needs & Considerations for Geriatric & Neurological Patients

• Modern kinesiology taping applications
• Tape application/care tips

Myofascial Chains Treatment Approach

• Skin-brain connection
• Peripheral nerves
• Sensory system/receptors
• Histology of skin

Functional Taping Application Demonstration

• Taping for pain
• Joint stability
• Joint replacement
• OA
• Stroke
• Fall prevention
• Posture

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