Taping to facilitate rehabilitation and return to function in the Upper Limb

Cost: $350.00

Limited to 30 participants

Minimum of 10 participants required for this workshop to run

This highly practical workshop will explore the use of taping techniques to support rehabilitation and facilitate return to work, sport, leisure, and everyday function following upper limb injury. Drawing on clinical experience and evidence-informed practice, presenters will share practical applications of taping for a range of conditions, including soft tissue injuries, nerve-related conditions, and fracture rehabilitation.

Designed for clinicians working with injured workers, athletes, musicians, and individuals of all ages and activity levels, the workshop will focus on real-world strategies that can be immediately implemented in clinical practice.

Workshop Format

Foundations of Taping Practice

An overview of taping principles presented by an industry partner, including:

• Types of tape and their clinical applications
• Tensioning techniques and application principles
• Precautions and contraindications
• Managing sensitive skin
• Tips and tricks to maximise tape effectiveness and longevity

Taping for Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation, Jason Ryan

This session will explore taping strategies for common shoulder and elbow conditions, including:

• Pain management and symptom modification
• Functional support during rehabilitation
• Return-to-work and return-to-sport applications

Participants will observe demonstrations before working in small groups to practise a range of taping techniques.

Taping for Wrist, Hand and Finger Rehabilitation, Paula Peralta

Focusing on the distal upper limb, this session will cover practical taping approaches for:

• Wrist, thumb and finger injuries·      
• Fracture and soft tissue rehabilitation·      
• Sports-related injuries
• Functional support for daily activities and occupational tasks

Through demonstrations, discussion and hands-on practice, participants will develop confidence in applying a variety of taping techniques.

Clinical Pearls and Collaborative Problem Solving

The workshop will conclude with an interactive session where presenters and participants share practical tips, creative solutions and successful taping applications for:

• Nerve-related conditions
• Occupational injuries
• Sporting and performance-based activities
• Complex clinical presentations

This collaborative session will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas and expand participants' clinical toolkit.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Select appropriate taping techniques for a variety of upper limb conditions.
• Apply taping to support rehabilitation and functional outcomes.
• Adapt taping strategies for work, sport, leisure and performance-based activities.
• Incorporate practical clinical pearls into everyday practice.
• Confidently utilise taping as an adjunct to upper limb rehabilitation.

This workshop is designed to be highly interactive, with extensive opportunities for hands-on practice, peer learning and discussion. Participants will leave with practical skills, new ideas and the confidence to immediately integrate taping techniques into their clinical practice.

About the presenters

Jason Ryan is a senior physiotherapist and co-director of Physio73 (Leeming & Palmyra), with over 15 years of clinical experience and a strong focus on shoulder and upper limb management in sporting populations. A former baseball player of 20 years, Jason has spent more than a decade embedded in the sport — serving as Perth Heat Medical Coordinator for the last three ABL seasons. His clinical passion lies in helping athletes of all ages and levels move better, stay on the field longer, and return to sport with confidence. Jason's clinics proudly support the Baseball WA/Aus community, and in 2025 he launched the online brand Your Baseball Physio, with a vision to make professional-level arm care accessible to every player, globally.

Paula Peralta is a Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2019). Her current roles include National Performance Support Lead- Physical Therapies for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Consultant Physiotherapist for the Sydney Swans AFLW. Paula has attended two Olympic Games (Boomers- Team Physiotherapist 2021 and Opals – Head of Medical 2024), three Paralympic Games (including x2 as Physical Therapies Lead for Team Australia) and will be attending her fourth Commonwealth Games this year in Glasgow as Physical Therapies Lead for the Australian team.

She is a Facilitator for the Australian College of Physiotherapists and teaches on the APA Level 1/2/3 Courses. She co-designed the AHTA Shoulder Introduction and Shoulder Intermediate Course with colleague and good friend Liz Giuffre.

Register for the pre-conference workshops via the online conference registration form.