Who is Kenzo Kase?
Kenzo Kase® is an American-trained chiropractor, and best known as the inventor of the original Kinesio® Tape and Kinesio Taping® Method. Dr. Kase was born in Japan in the early 1940s. He was a sickly child, not allowed to attend physical education classes because of this physical frailty.
What is CKTP certification?
The letters CKTP stand for Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. In earning and maintaining a CKTP status a practitioner demonstrates their commitment to the highest standards of patient care within the only globally recognized modality for health professionals.
Who invented Kinesio taping?
chiropractor Kenzo Kase
The tape was invented by Japanese chiropractor Kenzo Kase in the 1970s. The U.K. web site for Kinesio tape claims it can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, relax muscles, enhance performance, and help with rehabilitation as well as supporting muscles during a sporting event.
Where was Kinesio tape created?
Did you know the man who invented this kind of therapy lives in New Mexico? Dr. Kenzo Kase is Japanese chiropractor who moved to Albuquerque in the 1970s. He said his Kinesio Tape lifts a person’s skin to ease pain.
Is Kinesio tape waterproof?
Kase created Kinesio tape with a proprietary blend of cotton and nylon. It’s designed to mimic the skin’s elasticity so you can use your full range of motion. The tape’s medical-grade adhesive is also water-resistant and strong enough to stay on for three to five days, even while you work out or take showers.
How do you get a COMT certification?
Certification Requirements Complete all 6 courses, including online quizzes following the courses, along with a review and examination weekend. Courses can be taken in any order and completed over a 3 year period. In-class hours 96, out of class study/practice 214 hours, testing weekend hours 12 hours.
How do you become a CKTI?
Apply to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI). Complete the instructor training program and earn extra income teaching others the Kinesio Taping® Method. Add the globally recognized credential of CKTP and logo to your business card and website.
How do you code a Kinesio tape?
If you need to bill an insurance carrier for taping, I recommend you use CPT code 97139 (unlisted therapeutic procedure) or CPT code 97799 (unlisted physical medicine/rehabilitation service or procedure).
What is strapping in PT?
Strapping is used when the desired effect is to provide immobilization or restriction of movement. Strapping refers to the application of overlapping strips of tape or adhesive plaster to a body part to exert pressure on it and serve as a splint to hold a structure in place and reduce motion.
