Kinesiology Taping Strategies & Assessment

More Than Tape Patterns. Clinical Reasoning in Every Application.

Kinesiology tape is only as effective as the clinical reasoning behind its application. This comprehensive online course goes far beyond learning tape patterns, teaching you how to assess movement, identify the underlying dysfunction and select the most appropriate taping strategy for each patient.

Built around the same clinical reasoning that underpins Corrective Manual Therapy, you’ll learn to recognise predictable patterns of muscle imbalance and altered movement, using taping to reinforce the mechanical corrections achieved through treatment. Rather than memorising applications, you’ll develop a logical framework that helps you decide when to tape, how to tape and, most importantly, why.

Working systematically from the foot to the hand, you’ll learn the relevant anatomy, postural assessment, range of motion testing, muscle resistance testing and condition-specific taping strategies for the body’s most common musculoskeletal dysfunctions. With 20 structured modules, a comprehensive digital course reader, detailed case studies and an extensive library of concise demonstration videos, this course becomes a practical clinical reference you’ll return to throughout your professional career.

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Online Course Overview

This comprehensive course combines clinical assessment, movement analysis and kinesiology taping into a practical, evidence-informed approach to patient care. Rather than simply demonstrating tape applications, you’ll learn how to identify the underlying dysfunction, understand the rationale behind each application, and use taping to reinforce the mechanical corrections achieved through treatment.

Working systematically from the foot to the hand, you’ll explore common musculoskeletal dysfunctions through detailed assessments, muscle resistance testing, clinical reasoning and condition-specific taping strategies. Each module is designed to build your confidence in selecting the right application for the right patient—and understanding exactly why you’re using it.

Online Course Content

Unlike traditional kinesiology taping courses that focus primarily on tape applications, this programme follows a logical clinical pathway that integrates assessment, clinical reasoning and purposeful taping into one complete learning experience. Each module builds on the last, helping you understand not only how to apply kinesiology tape, but also why each application is chosen and how it supports the mechanical corrections achieved through treatment.

Beginning with the fundamental principles of kinesiology taping, you’ll progress systematically through detailed assessment, postural analysis and condition-specific taping strategies for every major region of the body. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a practical framework that allows you to assess with confidence, apply tape with purpose and integrate these techniques seamlessly into your existing clinical practice.

Module one – Welcome

  • How to navigate the course content
  • Glossary of terms

Module two – Full Digital Textbook

Module three – Theory of taping

  • Introduction to concepts
  • Skin preparation for taping
  • Application and removal of tape
  • Tape cuts and pre-cuts
  • Colour versus monochromatic taping
  • Indications, benefits and contraindications

Module four – Assessments for the foot, ankle and calf

  • Postural assessment of the foot ankle and calf
  • Ankle and foot, active and passive range of motion
  • Muscle resistance tests for the leg and foot

Module five – Foot Taping Strategies

  • Flexor digitorum brevis
  • Extensor digitorum brevis
  • Bunions

Module six – Ankle Taping Strategies

  • Lateral ankle ligaments
  • Ankle sprains
  • Lower leg lymphatics Part 1 and 2

Module seven – Lower Leg Taping Strategies

  • Gastrocnemius
  • Soleus
  • Tibialis posterior
  • Tibialis anterior
  • Fibularis
  • Shin splints

Module eight – Assessments for the knee and thigh

  • Patella and knee ligament assessments
  • Meniscus tests
  • Quads and hamstrings muscle resistance tests
  • Adductor muscle resistance test
  • Abductor muscle resistance test

Module nine – Knee Taping Strategies

  • Pes Anserinus
  • Collateral ligaments
  • Knee pain

Module ten – Thigh Taping Strategies

  • Sartorius
  • Quadriceps
  • Adductors
  • Abductors
  • Hamstrings

Module eleven – Assessments for the pelvis and hip

  • Trendelenburg test
  • Iliotibial Band assessment
  • Piriformis assessment
  • Deep hip rotators
  • Sacroiliac joint assessment

Module twelve – Pelvis Taping Strategies

  • TFL and the iliotibial band
  • Inguinal lymph drainage
  • Sacroiliac joint support

Module thirteen – Assessments for the back

  • Sit and reach for facet opening
  • Thomas test to evaluate extensibility in the hip flexors
  • The Ober test to evaluate extensibility in T.F.L.
  • Straight leg raise to assess hamstring extensibility and possible impact on pelvic tilt
  • Adam’s test for differentiating between fixed and functional components of a Scoliosis
  • Erector spinae & Multifidus muscle resistance test

Module fourteen – Back Taping Strategies

  • Deep lumbar curve – Hyperlordosis
  • Flat low back – Hypolordosis
  • Excessive thoracic curve -Hyperkyphosis
  • Flat thoracic spine – Hypokyphosis
  • Scoliosis – lateral curvature of the spine


Module fifteen – Assessments for the chest & shoulder

  • Pectoralis major and minor muscle resistance tests
  • Postural assessment for the shoulder and arm
  • Shoulder Range Of Motion
  • Rotator cuff muscle resistance tests
  • Deltoid muscle resistance tests
  • Bicep & Tricep muscle resistance tests

Module sixteen – Torso Taping Strategies

  • Pectoralis major
  • Pectoralis minor
  • Abdominal lymphatic taping

Module seventeen – Shoulder Taping Strategies

  • Serratus anterior
  • Rhomboids
  • Infraspinatus & Supraspinatus
  • Deltoid Option 1 & 2

Module eighteen – Assessments for the arm & hand

  • Bicep & Tricep muscle resistance tests
  • Forearm and hand Range Of Motion assessments
  • Forearm & hand muscle resistance tests
  • Finkelstein Test

Module nineteen – Arm & Hand Taping Strategies

  • Bicep & Tricep
  • Supinator & Pronator Teres
  • Wrist flexors, extensors and retinaculum Support
  • de Quervain’s tendinopathy

Module twenty – Case studies / SOAP notes

Online Course Fees

Learning online is flexible, fun and progresses at your pace!

In this online Kinesiology Taping strategies course we explore the theory and practice of applying Kinesiology tape to the feet, legs, back, torso, shoulder, arm and hand. We’ll look at the common dysfunctions and muscle imbalance patterns in each area, along with detailed assessments, taping protocols and rationale. In each section we list the common dysfunctions typically seen in clinic.

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