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Discover K‑Taping®

K-TapingTherapy

K-Taping is a holistic and drug-free therapy method that has an exceptionally wide range of applications. The K-Taping therapyuses the largest organ, the skin. With its variety of receptors, and proprioceptive properties, the skin not only protects but transmits internally as well.

K-Taping uses the different impulsetransmitters with specially develo-ped techniques; in combinationwith K-Tape, the system has theexact properties that are necessaryto achieve the desired effect.

What has started in 1998 with thefirst taping technique for physio -therapists, has become, under theleadership of Birgit Kumbrink, an indispensable therapy method.Through the years of intensive research and collaboration withpartners such as the Charité or theFlorida Hospital Innovation Lab(FHIL), the K-Taping Academy hascreated a unique, internationallyapproved continuing educationprogram.

Since 1998Always a step ahead

K-TapingAcademy

The K-Taping Academy offers a comprehensive and specializedcourse program for professionalgroups. Each course, includes complex therapy concepts that have been developed and internationally established by the K-Taping Academy.Courses for:

As a pioneer of the therapy and with offices in France, Canada, USA, Brazil and partners in many other countries,the K-Taping courses have an esta blished international reputation and are certified by numerous associations worldwide.

„This course improved my practice, improved my ability to have patients self manage and taught me (once again) the importance of excellent instructions for skill transfer. “-Mary Wood, BSc PT, pelvic health physiotherapistClinic Director / Canada

PhysiotherapyPediatricsOccupational therapyNeurologyGynecologyLymphologySpeech therapy SLPDysphagia

K-TapingInternational

K-Taping has a high standard for certified professional continuing education. With the approval of theassociations in Europe, Asia, North and South America, the K-Taping Academy has been recentlyadded with the Swiss e-log certificate, and courses have been approved by the CTAPTA and theACNM in the USA.

In order to guarantee this high standard in administrative work, the K-Taping Academy holds the standards of quality management de-fined in the ISO 9001 and is certified by TÜV SÜD.

We ask our participants in detailabout their opinion, their experiencefrom the course and, of course, whatwe can do better. The average gradeacross all these questions and acrossall locations in 2018 was 1.26 (A). As in previous years, the K-TapingAcademy received an above-averagerating for education providers.

Course Rating A (1.26)Graduate feedback rating.

„Great speakers, great material,great concept = satisfied students!”Christian Plesch, Head of the advanced training academy-Plesch in Cologne. Partner since 2008

K-Taping and K-Tape are registered trademarks in Germany, Europe, USA, Canada and many more countries. All rights reserved.

K-TapingCommunityAs a K-Taping Academy graduate, youbecome part of an internationalcommunity. Attend a course abroad, present your practice for free on ourwebsite, or communicate with K-Tapinggraduates worldwide in the K-TapingCommunity.

So far, more than

40,000therapists and physicians

9,000midwives and gynecologists

3,500speech and language pathologists

have been trained.

Are you a group of interested therapists, a student class or clinic with the desire toconduct their own course?

In-house CoursesYour course with individual content

We offer each of our courses as standardor with previously agreed content as anIn-house course. Additionally, you willhave the opportunity to integrate patientpresentations.

At your convenience, feel free to contactus to arrange an in-house training at yourlocation.

K-Taping proThe K-Taping pro course is aimed to physiotherapists,sports physiotherapists, doctors, occupational therapists and alternative practitioners. in the K-Tapingpro course, more than 70 techniques are used to present all the basic techniques and associated combination techniques for indications that are frequently used in your physiotherapy routine. in addition, the basic techniques for lymphatic techniquesand the application of crosstape are presented and learned in practical exercises.

By participating the K-Taping pro course, you will get to know how to use the K-Taping Therapy for manydiseases with following techniques for Muscle techniques, ligament techniques, correction techniques, Fascia techniques, lymphatic techniques.

K-Taping pro

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Duration2 Days / 20TU

Times9AM – 6PM

GraduationCertificate

Course fee375€

Students300€

course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techniques,application of basic techniques, indication related combinationrules, CROSSTAPE, lymphatic techniques.

PracticeMuscle techniques - Upper extremities: M. trapezius, M. deltoi-deus, M. biceps brachii, M. triceps brachii, M. supraspinatus, M.infraspinatus, M. extensor carpi radialis longus. Torso: M. pecto-ralis minor, M. pectoralis major, M. rectus abdominis, M. transver-sus abdominis, M. obliquus internus & externus abdominis, M.iliacus, M. quadratus lumborum. Lower extremities: M. adductorlongus, M. rectus femoris, M. biceps femoris, M. semimembrano-sus, M. glutaues maximus, M. tibialis anterior, M. extensor hallucislongus, Autochthone Rückenmuskulatur. Ligament attachment: Collateral ligaments knee, patellar ten-don, Achilles tendon, spacetape pain point, spacetape triggerpoint. Functional correction: Patellar correction, shoulder cor-

rection, spine correction, combinations. Fascia correction:Tractus iliotibialis, Epicondylitis, Biceps tendon irritation,Pes anserinus irritation, Muscular rupture, Sinusitis / head-ache, Hallux valgus, Anterior shoulder instability. Indica-tion techniques: Tinnitus, migraine, impingementsyndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, whiplash, respiratorysupport, scoliosis, lumbar spine syndrome, temporoman-dibular joint, facial palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, rhizar-throsis, finger / hand erection, finger rotation, fingercontusion, wrist stabilization, hip problems, knee osteoar-thritis, achillodynia, ankle distorsion, sprain – / flatfoot,micturition, menstrual disorders, uterine hypotension, con-stipation, abdominal spiral, irritable bowel syndrome, ribfracture / bruise, arm / leg rotation, scar tape. Nerve tech-niques: Nervus medianus, Nervus radialis, Nervus ulnaris,Nervus ischiadicus. General basics of lymphatic techni-ques, Application of CROSSTAPING using various exam-ples.

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K-Taping WoMen’s HealTHDeTails

Duration1,5 Days / 15TU

Times9AM – 6PMand9AM – 1:15PM


Course fee260€

Students 200€

The K-Taping Women’s Health course is aimed to midwives and gynecologists and has been specially developed for the field of gynecology and obstetrics.

With the K-Taping techniques learned here, pregnantwomen can be supported effectively and without medication throughout the entire pregnancy. in addition, you will learn K-Taping techniques that can be used after childbirth, for recovery and for support during lactation.

learn about the integration of K-Taping Therapy especially in the treatment and care around the pregnancy.

K-Taping Women’s Health

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course conTenTTheoryGeneral basics of K-Taping therapy, the basic techniques,application of basic techniques, indication related combination rules, Crosstaping, basic rules of lymphatictechniques

PracticeBasic techniques: Application of K-Taping techniques forindications in gynecology, support during pregnancy andafter birth and recovery following the pregnancy.

Pregnancy: Lumbar spine syndrome, sacro-iliac joint,carpal tunnel syndrome, tension of the neck musclesduring pregnancy, support of the abdomen, swelling ofthe legs, symphyseal relaxation, treatment of acu-puncture points for birth preparation with Crosstaping

After birth: Remission, congestion, mastitis, scar tissueon cesarean section, tension of the neck muscles afterdelivery, posture correction, recovery of the abdominalmuscles and correction of rectus diastase

Gynecological diseases: Menstrual problems, micturi-tion problems, uterine prolapse, aftercare of the scarsin breast cancer and uterine cancer

K-Taping speecH anD language paTHologyDeTails


Times9AM – 6PM


Course fee325€

Students260€

The K-Taping speech and language pathology course is aimed to speech and language pathologists. in the K-Taping speech and language pathology course, various techniques are used to present all the basictechniques and associated combination techniques forindications that are frequently used in your professionaleveryday life. in addition, the basic techniques for theapplication of crosstape are presented and learned inpractical exercises.

By participating the K-Taping speech and language pathology course, you will get to know how to use theK-Taping Therapy for many diseases with followingtechniques for muscle techniques, ligament techniques,fascia techniques, lymphatic techniques.

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techni-ques, application of basic techniques, indication relatedcombination rules, CROSSTAPE, lymphatic techniques

PracticeMuscle techniques - Shoulder / neck: M. trapezius, M. scalenus anterior/medius, M. sternocleidomastoideus, M. semispinalis capitis. Torso: M. pectoralis minor, M. pectoralis major, M. serratus anterior, M. erector spinae,M. transversus abdominis. Face: M. orbicularis oris, M. buccinator, M. zygomaticus major, M. mentalis, M. depressor labii inferioris, M. levator labii superioris, M. frontalis, M. orbicularis oculi, Erector Spinae. Suprahyale musculature: M. geniohyoideus, M. digastricusventer anterior, M. mylohyoideus, M. sternohyoideus.

Ligament techniques: General basics of a ligamenttechnique, Ligament techniques, Spacetape, scar tape.

Fascia correction techniques: Upright posture tape.

Indication techniques: Sinusitis / rhinitis, nasal breathing, respiratory support, reflux, stabilizationmandible, jaw opening, jaw closure, facial palsy, tongue retraction, activation of the floor of the mouth.

Application of CROSSTAPING using various examples.

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K-Taping peDiaTricsDeTails


Times9AM – 6PM


Course fee375€

Students300€

The K-Taping pediatrics course is aimed to therapistsand physicians in the field of pediatrics. The K-Tapingpediatrics course introduces various basic techniquesand associated combination techniques to indicationsthat are frequently used in your professional everydaylife. in addition, the basic techniques for lymphatictechniques and the application of crosstape are presented and learned in practical exercises.

By participating the K-Taping pediatrics course, you will get to know how to use the K-Taping Therapy formany diseases with following techniques for muscletechniques, ligament techniques correction techniques,fascia techniques, lymphatic techniques

K-Taping pediatrics

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techni-ques, application of basic techniques, indication relatedcombination rules, lymphatic techniques

PracticePostural defects and damage: Ventral postural deficiency,Scapula alata, Leg axis correction, Knee hyperextension,Asymmetric malposition of the axis, Abdominal spiral, Scoliosis

Foot deformities: Foot deformities, sickle-foot spastic, crescent-foot posture, kink-foot, clubfoot, heel-foot.

Plexus palsy: Correction forearm, M. infraspinatus, correctionof hand, plexus palsy example, triceps brachii muscle, scapula attachment, scar treatment with Crosstape, M. infraspinatus, arm spiral.

Indication: Volkmann contracture, Fascia correction,scar treatment with Crosstape, paresis treatment, arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), knee malalignment, infantile cerebral palsy, hemiparesis on the right, correction thumb

Spina bifida: Toning gracilis muscle, detonating footmuscle, correcting foot.

Before – afterwards: Adduction thumb, correction legaxis, torticollis, postural weakness, plexus palsy.

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K-Taping neuroDeTailsDuration2 Days / 20TU

Times9AM – 6PM


Course fee375€

Students300€

The K-Taping neuro course is aimed to physiotherapists,doctors and occupational therapists. The K-Taping neurocourse introduces all basic techniques and associated combination techniques to indications that are frequentlyused in your everyday therapeutic routine. in addition, the basic techniques for lymphatic techniques and the application of crosstape are presented and learned in practical exercises.

By participating in the K-Taping neuro course, you willlearn the possibilities of using K-Taping Therapy, muscletechniques, ligament techniques, correction techniques,fascia techniques as well as lymphatic techniques to applyfor many diseases.

K-Taping neuro

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techniques, application of basic techniques, indication related combinationrules, Crosstape, lymphatic techniques

PracticeMuscle techniques - Upper extremities: M. trapezius. Torso:M. pectoralis minor, M. pectoralis major, M. transversus abdominis,M. obliquus internus & externus abdominis, M. serratus anterior.Lower extremities: M. glutaues maximus, M. tibialis posterior, M. extensor hallucis longus, Erector Spinae.

Ligament techniques: Collateral ligaments, spacetape painpoint, spacetape trigger point.

Functional correction: Patellar correction, shoulder correction,combinations.

Fascia correction: Tractus Iliotibialis.

Indication techniques: Centering humerus, external rotation upper arm, correction finger, rotation finger,correction hand, hand inner arch, rotation thigh, hyper-extension knee, circumduction, facial palsy, trigeminalnerve, caudal glenoid cavity, cranial superior celitoid,subluxated shoulder, scapula alata, thoracolumbar fascia, Large intestine, Spiral abdomen, Puscher, Transfer, Improvement Core stability, Improvement offunction, Equipment in CRPS (M. Sudeck), Gait phases,Tests for bottlenecks (neck and shoulder area).

Nerve techniques: Nervus medianus, Nervus radialis,Nervus ulnaris, Nervus ischiadicus, Application of CROSSTAPING using various examples.

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K-Taping occupaTional THerapyDeTails


Times9AM – 6PM


Course fee375€

Students 300€

The K-Taping occupational Therapy course is primarilyaimed to occupational therapists. in the K-Taping occupa-tional Therapy course, all basic techniques and associatedcombination techniques for indications that are frequentlyused in your everyday therapeutic routine are presented. inaddition, the basic techniques for lymphatic techniques andthe application of crosstape are presented and learned inpractical exercises.

The content is similar to the K-Taping pro course, but it has a higher relevance on the requirements in occupational therapy with practical association.

By participating the K-Taping occupational Therapy course,you will get to know how to use the K-Taping Therapy for many diseases with following techniques for muscle techniques, ligament techniques, correction techniques,fascia techniques, lymphatic techniques.

K-Taping occupational Therapy

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techniques,Application of basic techniques, indication related combinationrules, CROSSTAPE, lymphatic techniques.

PracticeMuscle techniques - Upper extremities: M. trapezius, M. deltoi-deus, M. biceps brachii, M. triceps brachii, M. supraspinatus, M. infraspinatus, M. extensor carpi radialis longus. Torso: M. pectoralis minor, M. pectoralis major, M. rectus abdominis, M. transversus abdominis, M. obliquus internus & externus abdo-minis, M. iliacus, M. quadratus lumborum. Lower extremities:M. adductor longus, M. rectus femoris, M. biceps femoris, M. semimembranosus, M. glutaues maximus, M. tibialis anterior,M. extensor hallucis longus, Erector Spinae.

Ligament techniques: Collateral ligaments knee, patellar tendon,Achilles tendon, spacetape pain point, spacetape trigger point.

Functional correction: Patellar correction, shoulder correction, spine correction, combinations.

Fascia correction: Tractus iliotibialis, Epicondylitis, Biceps tendon irritation, Pes anserinus irritation, Muscular rupture, Sinusitis / headache, Hallux valgus,Anterior shoulder instability.

Indication techniques: Indication techniques

Nerve techniques: Median nerve, radial nerve, ulnarnerve, sciatic nerve

Lymphanlagen: Joint drainage shoulder, knee joint drainage, decongestion thigh, decongestion face, decongestion abdomen, leg spiral, decongestion lowerleg, decongestion forearm, fibrosis / hematoma, Application of CROSSTAPING using various examples.

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K-Taping Dance Medicine

K-Taping Dance MeDicineDeTails

Duration1 Day / 10TU

Times9AM – 6PM


Course fee165€

Students 135€

The K-Taping Dance Medicine course is primarily aimed todance therapists, dance educators and dancers. The K-TapingDance Medicine course introduces a large number of basictechniques and associated combination techniques for indications that are frequently used. in addition, the basictechniques for lymphatic techniques and the application ofcrosstape are presented and learned in practical exercises.The course regards the particular requirements of the attendees practice.

By participating the K-Taping ergo Dance Medicine course,you will get to know how to use the K-Taping Therapy for pro-fessional training and dance medicine with following techni-ques for muscle techniques, ligament techniques, correctiontechniques, fascia techniques, lymphatic techniques

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techniques Application of basic techniques, indicationrelated combination rules, CROSSTAPE, lymphatictechniques

PracticeMuscle techniques - Upper extremities: M. trapezius, M. deltoideus, M. biceps brachii. Torso: M. pectoralisminor, M. pectoralis major, M. transversus abdominis. Lower extremities: M. glutaues maximus, Erector spinae.

Ligament techniques: Collateral ligaments knee,Achilles tendon, spacetape pain point, spacetape trigger point.

Fascia correction: Tractus iliotibialis, epicondylitis, torn muscle.

Indication techniques: Paravertebral musculature, scaleni anterior / posterior muscle, scar treatment, cervical dislocation, cervical spine / lumbar spine, stabilization of knee joint, stabilization of ankle, stabilization shoulder.

Lymphatic techniques: Joint drainage shoulder, joint drainage ankle, knee joint drainage, fibrosis / hematoma.

CROSSTAPING: Basics of CROSSTAPING, Application of CROSSTAPING using various examples.

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K-Taping DyspHagiaDeTails


Times9AM – 6PM


Course fee198€

Students 155€

The K-Taping Dysphagia course is aimed to speech and language pathologists that have specialized to the problems of dysphagia. in the K-Taping Dysphagiacourse, various techniques are used to present all the basic techniques and associated combination techniques for indications that are frequently used inyour professional everyday life. in addition, the basictechniques for the application of crosstape are presented and learned in practical exercises. over this,the 5 swallowing phases and the associated K-Tapingtechniques are given special consideration.

By participating the K-Taping Dysphagia course, you will get to know how to use the K-Taping Therapy formany diseases with following techniques for muscle systems, ligament systems, correction systems, fascia systems.

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techni-ques, application of basic techniques, indication relatedcombination rules, CROSSTAPE.

PracticeMuscle techniques - Shoulder / neck: M. trapezius, M. sternocleidomastoideus, M. semispinalis capitis.Torso: M. erector spinae. Face: M. buccinator.Suprahyale musculature: M. geniohyoideus, M. digastricus.venter anterior, M. mylohyoideus, M. sternohyoideus.

Ligament techniques: TMJ, reflux, floor of the mouth.

Fascia correction techniques: General basics of a Fascia correction, upright posture tape, jaw closure.

Indication techniques:Posture and uprighting trunk, salivation, jaw opening, jaw closure, chewing, tongue retraction, hyolaryngeal excursion, reflux.


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K-Taping sporTDeTails

Duration1,5 Days / 15TU

Times9AM – 6PM and9AM – 1:15PM


Course fee275€

Students 220€

The K-Taping sport course is primarily aimed to therapists and physicians who are active in competitivesports. The K-Taping sport course introduces manybasic techniques and related combination techniques toindications that are often used in the field of competi-tive sports. in addition, the basic techniques for lym-phatic techniques and the application of crosstape arepresented and learned in practical exercises. The coursewill focus more on the requirements of the participants.

By participating the K-Taping sport course, you will getto know how to use the K-Taping Therapy for manydiseases with following techniques for muscle systems,ligament systems, correction systems, fascia systems,lymphatic systems. These techniques can also be applied for prevention.

K-Taping sport

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techniques,Application of basic techniques, indication related combina-tion rules, CROSSTAPE, lymphatic techniques

PracticeMuscle techniques - Upper extremities: M. trapezius, M. del-toideus, M. biceps brachii, M. triceps brachii, M. supraspinatus Torso: M. pectoralis minor, M. pectoralis major, M. transversusabdominis, M. iliacus. Lower extremities: M. adductor longus,M. rectus femoris, M. glutaues maximus, Erector spinae. Working with muscle chains.

Ligament techniques: Collateral ligaments knee, patellar tendon, Achilles tendon, spacetape pain point, spacetapetrigger point.

Functional correction: Patellar correction, combinations

Fascia correction: Tractus Iliotibialis, epicondylitis, bicepstendon irritation, hamstring, anterior shoulder instability

Indication techniques: Frozen shoulder, respiratory support,lumbar spine syndrome, stabilization of the thumb, basaljoint, finger contusion, wrist stabilization, hip problems,osteoarthritis of the knee / meniscus lesions, achillodynia,ankle distorsion, rib fracture / bruise, scar tissue.

Lymphatic techniques: Joint drainage shoulder, knee jointdrainage, decongestion thigh, fibrosis / hematoma.


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K-Taping lyMpHDeTails


Times9AM – 6PM


Course fee165€

Students 135€

The K-Taping lymph course is aimed to therapists anddoctors in lymph therapy. in the K-Taping lymph courseonly lymphatic techniques are presented that are oftenused in your daily therapy.

K-Taping courses have a high practical share in whichthe participants practice the techniques at each other.The learning control takes place during the practicalexercises by our experienced instructors. This will enable you to include the K-Taping Therapy in yourtreatment right after the course. The high-quality anddetailed colored course book contains all presentedtechniques and indications and serves you after thecourse as extensive practical handbook.

K-Taping lymph

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the lymphatic techniques.

PracticeUpper Extremities: Drainage of the medial and lateralupper arm, drainage of the forearm / entire arm. Drainageof the hand, Stemmer’s sign in the hand, drainage of thearm using the spiral technique.

Lower Extremities: Drainage of the thigh, the lower leg /entire leg. Drainage of the foot, Stemmer’s sign in the foot, drainage of the leg using the spiral technique.

Trunk: Drainage of the upper trunk quadrant, lowertrunk quadrant I and II, drainage of the abdomen.

Further lymphatic applications: Drainage of theshoulder joint, knee joint, drainage of the face, fibrosis / haematoma, Sudeck´s atrophy.

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equi K-TapingThe equiK-Taping course is aimed to therapists in equinemedicine (osteopathy, physiotherapy) and veterinarians.The equiK-Taping course introduces the differaent basictechniques and associated combination techniques to indi-cations that are commonly found in equine therapy. unlikehumans, who can take a certain posture independently, thehorse to be treated must be put in the right position. The-refore, you also learn how to bring the horse in the rightbody position to the respective technique. in addition, thebasic techniques for lymphatic techniques and the applica-tion of crosstape are presented and learned in practicalexercises.

By participating the equiK-Taping course, you will get toknow how to use the K-Taping Therapy for many diseaseswith following techniques for muscle techniques, ligamenttechniques, correction techniques, lymphatic techniques.

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course conTenTTheoryBasics and effects of K-Taping therapy, the basic techniques,application of basic plant techniques, indication related com-bination rules, lymphatic techniques

PracticeMuscular techniques - Basics: M. brachiocephalicus, M. omo-transversarius, M. trapezius, M. rhomboideus, M. latissimusdorsi, M. triceps brachii, M. biceps brachii, M. extensor carpiradialis, M. supraspinatus, M. deltoideus. Torso: M. pectoralissuperficialis, M. rectus abdominis, M. longissmusCroup and hind limb: M. biceps femoris, M. tensor fasciaelatae, M. semimembranosus, M. glutaeus medius, M. glutaeussuperficialis, M. gastrocnemius et soleus, M. felsor difitorumprofundus. Ligament techniques: Collateral ligaments knee,

medial interosseus, Achilles tendon, spacetape painpoint.

Correction techniques - Functional corrections: Patel-lar correction, shoulder correction, spine correction.Combinations, General Basics of Fascia Correction:Fascia correction, OBS irritation, extensor tendon stimulation, peristalsis, muscle fiber issue, posture correction.

Indication techniques - Basics: Spat, neck band, Sa-croiliac joint syndrome, Carpalbump, Stollbulb, AnnularLigament Syndrome. CROSSTAPING, Lymphatic techniques: Decongestion of front limb / humerus, decongestion of hind limb, regeneration limb.


Times9AM – 6PM


Course fee450€

Students 400€

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