Trigger Point Therapy and Taping for Plantar Fasciitis
Trigger Point Therapy and Taping for Plantar Fasciitis
Trigger Point Therapy and Taping for Plantar Fasciitis
5 Hours CE/CPD | On-Demand Webinar Course with Dr. Kirsten Shepard, LMT, DC
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain—and one of the most frequently mismanaged conditions in clinical practice.
Trigger Point Therapy and Taping for Plantar Fasciitis is a three-part on-demand webinar course combining trigger point therapy with taping strategies designed to reduce pain, support tissue loading, and improve function.
Presented by Dr. Kirsten Shepard, LMT, DC, the course provides a structured assessment and treatment workflow addressing both the plantar fascia and kinetic-chain contributors such as the gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis posterior, hamstrings, and hips.
Course Overview
This recorded webinar series gives massage therapists and rehabilitation professionals a clear, practical protocol for working with plantar fasciitis and related lower-extremity dysfunction.
Across three sessions, Dr. Shepard combines clinical assessment, gait and lower-extremity mechanics, hands-on trigger point techniques, taping applications, and progressive treatment planning.
The course is designed to help practitioners address local foot symptoms while also considering muscular, fascial, and biomechanical contributors elsewhere in the kinetic chain.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Trigger Point Identification | Identify muscular and fascial trigger points commonly associated with plantar fasciitis |
| Hands-On Treatment | Apply practical trigger point techniques for the foot, ankle, and lower leg |
| Taping Strategies | Use taping approaches to support tissue healing, movement, and activity |
| Gait and Lower-Limb Mechanics | Evaluate biomechanical factors that may contribute to plantar fascia overload |
| Progressive Treatment Planning | Build and modify treatment plans according to client response and progress |
Course Content
The course combines plantar fascia assessment, kinetic-chain reasoning, trigger point treatment, taping applications, gait considerations, and progressive treatment planning.
| Course Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Plantar Fasciitis Foundations | Clinical presentation, tissue loading, assessment, and treatment considerations |
| Kinetic-Chain Contributors | Gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis posterior, hamstrings, hips, and lower-extremity mechanics |
| Trigger Point Therapy | Practical techniques for relevant muscular and fascial trigger points |
| Taping Applications | Taping strategies to support movement, tissue loading, and function |
| Clinical Integration | Combining assessment, treatment, taping, and progression into a structured workflow |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and other qualified professionals treating foot and lower-extremity dysfunction within their scope of practice.
About Dr. Kirsten Shepard
Dr. Kirsten Shepard, LMT, DC, is an integrative clinician with more than 20 years of experience combining chiropractic, acupuncture, medical massage, and physical therapy approaches to whole-body care.
She has founded successful clinics in Texas and Los Angeles and has trained medical and healthcare professionals nationwide. Her contributions have been recognized through a Profile of Prominence in Health Professions from the Texas Legislature and Special Congressional Recognition from a Texas U.S. Senator.
Dr. Shepard is known for translating complex clinical concepts into practical, results-focused hands-on techniques.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Recorded Sessions | Three recorded webinar sessions presented by Dr. Kirsten Shepard |
| Course Workbook | Downloadable workbook and taping reference sheets |
| Companion Course | Structured online learning designed to reinforce the recorded sessions |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion and CE credit |
| Certificate | Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Unlimited access to all recordings and course materials |