FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles
by Dr. Steven Capobianco
Includes all course content in digital format
Description
The FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles: Updated Science meets Practice course equips learners with advanced functional taping methods designed to enhance movement and performance for patients and clients. This comprehensive program integrates a review of current literature, emphasizing contemporary theories and evidence-based practices that inform the application of kinesiology taping techniques. Participants will explore how these methods can significantly improve rehabilitation and performance outcomes across various clinical settings.
The curriculum includes in-depth chapters on mechanical effects, neurosensory influences, and the practical application of taping techniques for pain management, edema control, and proprioceptive guidance. Special attention is given to innovative concepts such as Directional Glide and Strain Resistant Taping, broadening the scope of traditional taping methods.
FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles adopts an evidence-informed approach, advancing participants' understanding of elastic therapeutic taping as a dynamic intervention for a wide range of conditions, from pain alleviation to enhancing fluid dynamics and proprioception. This course emphasizes a paradigm shift from an outdated model fixated on muscle activation and inhibition to a contemporary framework that prioritizes "taping movement, not muscles."
Note: Tools are not provided with this course.
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2026 | |
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 6.00 | ||
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APTA Kentucky | 6.00 | |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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BOC | 6.00 | |
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Colorado Physical Therapy License Board | 6.00 | |
| Colorado State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 6.00 | ||
| Connecticut State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Delaware Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | ||
| District of Columbia Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 6.00 | Expiring on September 30, 2026 | |
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 6.00 | ||
| Idaho State Board of Chiropractic Physicians | 6.00 | ||
| Illinois Department of Professional Regulation | 6.00 | ||
| Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 6.00 | ||
| Iowa Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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IPTA | 6.00 | Expiring on September 30, 2026 |
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 6.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Chiropractic Licensure | 6.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2026 | |
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 6.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors | 6.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2026 |
| Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Missouri Division of Professional Registration | 6.00 | ||
| Montana Board of Chiropractors | 6.00 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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NCBTMB | 6.00 | |
| Nebraska Board of Examiners in Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| New Hampshire Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2026 | |
| New Jersey State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| New York State Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2026 | |
| North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2026 | |
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| North Dakota State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2026 | |
| NYPTA | 7.20 | Expiring on March 13, 2027 | |
| Ohio State Chiropractic Board | 6.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 6.00 | ||
| Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2026 | |
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 6.00 | ||
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 6.00 | ||
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 6.00 | ||
| Utah Chiropractic Physicians Licensing Board | 6.00 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 6.00 | ||
| Vermont Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Virginia Secretary of State | 6.00 | ||
| Washington Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission | 6.00 | ||
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Wyoming State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 |
Learning Objectives
1. Define and discuss the physiological effects of kinesiology taping
2. Demonstrate and apply functional taping techniques as they apply to pain, edema management, and posture improvement.
3. Demonstrate and discuss the new concepts of skin strain lines as they pertain to taping applications to help reduce adverse skin reactions.
4. Define and demonstrate the concept of directional vector and strain resistant taping
5. Understand and demonstrate techniques focused on ‘directional vector’ and ‘strain resistant taping’.
Course Procedure
This course is 6 hours in length and a 30 question multiple choice quiz will be required after completing the course to receive your CEU certificate. A 70% test score is required to pass and receive CEUs. The quiz can be open book and unlimited attempts on the quiz are allowed.
Course Content
| FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles | Module |
Steve Capobianco, DC
Dr. Steven Capobianco is a clinician, educator, and innovator in manual and movement therapy with more than 23 years of experience. A 2003 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, he holds a post-doctoral diplomate in rehabilitation from the ACA and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. As cofounder and Senior Director of Medical Innovation and Education at RockTape, he teaches kinesiology taping, soft tissue techniques, and movement-based strategies to clinicians and athletes worldwide. When he is not teaching you can find Capo on his mountain bike, playing hockey, training for Ironman triathlons, or chasing his two dogs when they attack the Amazon driver.
Hour One
Welcome & Introduction of Instructor
Brief Outline of the Course
Global Burden of Disease Data
FMT Road Map
Defining Kinesiology Tape
Key Features and Characteristics
Hour Two
Science of Kinesiology Tape – Research Review
Hour Three
Mechanical Effects of Kinesiology Tape
Neurosensory Effects of Kinesiology Tape
Best Practice Guidelines
Indications/Contraindications
Hour Four
General Application – Risk Management Strategies
Skin Strain/Tension Line Concept + Demonstration (Shoulder)
Common MSK Applications – Spine, Lower, Upper Extremity
Hour Five
Common MSK Applications – Spine, Lower, Upper Extremity
Postural Taping Applications – Science and Application Basics
Hour Six
Updated Proprioception Taping
Edema Applications – Science and Application Basics
New Concepts in Taping –
Directional Vector (Tweak) Taping and Strain Resistance Taping
DC
This course is valid for continuing education credit through NUHS in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: AK, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, NY, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed)
Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, LA, MS, OK, WI
*NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within the respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event.
PT/PTA
AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, SC, RI, TN, VA - FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of ATPTA KY (FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles 6 Category 1 contact hours). Approval Number CEUL174707.
AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY - FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards.
DC - FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles meets continuing education requirements of the DC Physical Therapy Board by virtue of a NUHS approval for 6 contact hours. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
IL - FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
KY- FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hour(s). Approval Number CEUL174707.
NY - Approval #26-03-07 (FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles 7.2 CEUs) approved by the New York Physical Therapy Association.
TX - This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 6.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 81592TX.
ATC
(BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (6 hours/CEUs FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
LMT
FMT Kinesiology Taping Principles (6 CEs) is approved (#179) by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.