Topical analgesics and various taping techniques are routinely used by patients and clinicians for pain control and function. Understanding the pharmacology and clinical application of common OTC and prescription topical analgesics will enable the clinician to advise patients on their appropriate use. In addition, both clinicians and patients use various taping techniques for support and to facilitate recovery. This course will examine the application of traditional taping, sport specific and kinesiology taping techniques in theory and application as the research continues to evolve on the mechanism of action of kinesiology and sports taping. Learn the facts on taping and topicals to better advise patients on their use and potential complications.
TOPICS OF STUDY:
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Review of skin anatomy and nociceptors
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Pharmacology of common OTC and prescription topicals
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Indications for topical use
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Athletic, sport specific and kinesiology tape application and indications
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Virtual examples of taping procedures
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Research on the proposed mechanism of action of kinesiology tape
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Contraindications to topical analgesics and taping
PACE Approved States: AK, KS, ME, MO, ND, SD, TN
No Prior Approval (NPA) States: CO, CT, DC, DE, ID, IL, IA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MT, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
Attendees are advised to check with their boards to ensure this is in accordance with state rules and regulations.
Attendees are advised to check with their boards to ensure this is in accordance with state rules and regulations.
Approval of this course is not an acknowledgement or ruling by the Board that the methods taught in this course are recognized and approved by the Board as the appropriate practice of chiropractic as defined in 331.010, RSMo.
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Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Donald DeFabio
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Activity Number
OL2024L403
Release Date:
Nov 7, 2023
Course Expiration Date:
Nov 15, 2024
Activity Number
OL2024L403
Release Date:
Nov 7, 2023
Course Expiration Date:
Nov 15, 2024
CE Hours
2.00