Kinesiology Taping Techniques for Swallowing Disorders

Course overview

Elastic taping techniques have gained the attention of rehab providers, including dysphagia therapists! This research-based modality offers support while allowing functional movement and has a variety of applications. This course will focus on taping strategies relevant to dysphagia therapy. Therapeutic applications provide re-education of the neuromuscular system, influence lymphatic drainage, improve localized circulation and reduce pain. Taping strategies offer muscular inhibition for craniomandibular hypertonus; muscular recruitment facilitating hyoid movement; and postural compensation related to sensory input. This course will educate the dysphagia clinician on the therapeutic benefit of taping to improve motor patterns and facilitate a client's functional independence. Though focused on the adult population, experienced pediatric clinicians can easily apply these techniques to the pediatric population.