This course provides a practical, evidence-informed overview of therapeutic taping, including traditional rigid (inelastic) methods (e.g., McConnell-style techniques) and elastic kinesiology taping for common clinical goals such as unloading (deloading), facilitation, and inhibition to support participation in daily activities. Participants will review the current research base with a focused emphasis on cervical spine and upper extremity applications, including conditions such as lateral epicondylitis, upper crossed syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, rib fractures, and myofascial trigger points. Designed for both taping newcomers and experienced clinicians, the course covers foundational application skills alongside up-to-date parameters and strategy selection based on recent literature.
Live Webinar
Thu, May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDTUnder Review: AOTA/0.2 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the differences between tensioned and non-tensioned taping for musculoskeletal interventions to support participation in daily activities.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the contraindications and precautions associated with the use of therapeutic taping applications.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify appropriate strategies for the use of taping for patients with postural deficits, carpal tunnel syndrome, and muscle trigger points in the upper quarter.
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Overview and background |
| 15-90 Minutes | Taping techniques and video demonstrations |
| 90-105 Minutes | Neuroplasticity and the role of pain science theory |
| 105-120 Minutes | Overview, summary, and Q&A |
Presented By
Alex Siyufy
PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, Cert. MDT, CPAM, Cert. DN, SFMA
Alex is a licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer. Dr. Siyufy is a Professor with the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at South College located in Atlanta, GA. He is a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT), and also holds a certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN) from the Spinal Manipulation Institute. Dr. Siyufy is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1). As a clinician, Dr. Siyufy previously directed an Outpatient Physical Therapy clinic and served as adjunct faculty for the Old Dominion University (ODU) DPT and Master’s in Athletic Training programs. Dr. Siyufy has a background as an item writer for the National Physical Therapy Examination and as an examiner for the National Athletic Trainer’s BOC examination. Dr. Siyufy has an active research agenda and is currently involved in several studies in the area of manual therapy, specifically Dry Needling, spinal manipulative therapy, and IASTM.
Dr. Siyufy received his DPT from the University of Pittsburgh and BS in Athletic Training from Duquesne University. He is currently a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and member of the Orthopedic section.
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Financial Disclosures: Alex Siyufy received an honorarium to present this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures: None
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