APPLICATIONS OF NEUROMUSCULAR

TAPING IN NEUROLOGY

The use of Medical Taping Concept (MTC) /

(Neuromuscular Taping-NMT) applications in

neurological disorders is an emerging innovation

in Southern Europe.

In countries, such as Italy Spain and Portugal,

the use of MTC / NMT starts at an early stage in

the treatment of neurological disorder, as it is

fully compatible with any other manual techni-

ques.

The concept stresses keeping the patients

“mobilized” as opposed to “immobilization” per

conventional techniques.

In addition, the technique stresses the impor-

tance of “decompression” when applying the

technique in neurological disorders as opposed

to “compression” when applied in sports injury.

Introduction

The applications of Neuromuscular Taping in

neurological disorders follow different criteria,

both in content and objectives related to

conventional orthopedic treatment. Like any

other technique, the practice should be used in

combination with other techniques to obtain a

desired clinical outcome.

Course Objective

The objective is to provide a practical tool for

physiotherapists, occupational therapists and

nurses responsible for supporting the treatment

of various neurological disorders. Therefore the

course offers:

1. Instruction as to the proper taping technique

for central or peripheral neurological damage.

2. Instruction on speciific treatment of spasti-

city; by correcting the alignment of the muscle

segments in order to improve joint movement.

3. Instruction on use in patients with neurologi-

cal disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Amyo-

trophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's and post

stroke paralysis. (Assuming authorization by

medical consultant.)

Duration: The course duration is 18 hours over

two days.

Requirements: Participants should have

completed a 15 hour Basic course (or 12 hour

Lymphatic Drainage course) on the use of

neuromuscular taping. Those who have

participated in KT 1 and KT 2 courses fulfill this

requirement.

Participants: The course is open to qualified

medical professionals working with patients who

are undergoing long term care for neurological

conditions. A detailed knowledge of both the

anatomy and manual rehabilitation techniques

are important.

Accreditation: Certificate of Participation by

the APBNM (Portuguese Association of

Neuromuscular Taping).

September 19th and 20th 2018

Course Location: Maple House

Breakspear Medical Wood Lane, Hemel Hempstead,

Hertfordshire HP2 4FD

Payment Details:

Cheque or bank transfer.

Bank Details:

Barclays Bank Plc

Beneficiary: ANEID UK

Account Number: 63951480

Sort Code: 205333

When making a bank transfer, please add a

note with the name and contact number of

the participant. Please reference which

course the payment is for.

Contacts:

ANEID UK, Ltd. Th e Sp i res

Suite 8, Adelaide Street ,

Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5BB

Tel. +44-1582-485209

E.mail: info@aneiduk.com

Contact: Samira Seifi

ANEID UK, LDAe: info@aneiduk.comwww.aneiduk.comt: 0044 1582 485 209

Course lecturer:

Joaquim Coutinho Physiotherapist and Osteopath Rehabilitation Physiotherapist in the University Hospital of

Coimbra (HUC) and Lecturer at the School of Physiotherapy

at the University of Aveiro in Portugal

Lecturer of Medical Taping Concept for the past six (6) years.

Editor of the Brazilian Edition of “Medical Taping

Concept Manual”, by Josya Sijmonsma Member and Lecturer of the APBNM(Portuguese

Association for Neuromuscular Taping)

Schedule: Wednesday - 9:00 to 12:30 and 13:00 to 17:00Thursday - 9:00 to 12:30 and 13:00 to 17:00

Duration: 15 Hours

Vacancies: 24

Price for the Course: £210 (VAT included)

Participants: Medical professionals working with patients with neurological disorders: Physiotherapists,

Occupational therapists, Nurses and Medical Doctors

(theoretical section recommended for medics-no charge for attendence-45 minutes).

Course Content: Theory (15%) / Practical (85%). All necessary materials for the practical clinic will be supplied (2 to 3 neuromuscular tapes). Participants must bring scissors as well as wear loose clothing as participants will be taped in the course.

General Objectives: To provide participants with a useful and practical tool to complement their daily

practice. The technique improves the welfare of patients with neurological disorders, of either central or peripheral origin. Such disorders include Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's and post stroke paralysis. (Assuming authorization by

medical consultant.)

APPLICATIONS OF NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING IN NEUROLOGY

Programme DAY 1 - 7.5 hours

Review to Medical Taping Concept and overview of research to date. (45 minutes)

1. Specific applications in patients with Neurological problems: Direction Size Tension

Application time

2. Technical specifications for theapplication of MTC in Neurological disorders: Applications in the treatment of spasticity Applications in the treatment of hypotonia

3. Actions of MTC:

Stability

Tone Relaxation Application for correction of postural changes in orthopedics

4. Conditions for facial treatment:

Face and Neck Front area

Periocular area

5. Applications for muscular treatment of the upperlimb: Deltoids Trapeze

Biceps

Trícipetes Extensors of the wrist and fingers Wrist and finger flexors

Day 2 – 7.5 Hours

6. Applications for the muscular treatment of thelower limb:

Buttocks Tensor of the fascia lata Psoas

Quadriceps Gemini and soleus Anterior tibialis Extensors of the fingers

7. Applications for thetreatment of muscular disorders of the trunk: Erectors of the trunk Recto-Abdominal muscle Abdominal Oblique Abdominal Transverse

8. Special segmental techniques for patients with neurological conditions: Dysphagia Drooling Dysarthria Constipation

During the course photographs and videos of real life cases of almost all clinical situations will be presented.

Important emphasis will be given to

"decompression" caused by MTC /NMT, as the fulcrum of its use, instead of "compression".

All taping material used will be EU Class I Medical Device registered.

Course Accredited by the APBNM

(Portuguese Association for

Neuromuscular Taping) APBNM/

UK/02/18

Without MTC

With MTC

With MTC

Without MTC