Taping

Short-term effect of kinesiology taping on pain, functional disability and lumbar proprioception in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a double-blinded, randomized trial

November 20, 2020 Soheila Abbasi, Mohammad-Reza Hadian Rasanani, Nastaran Ghotbi, Gholam Reza Olyaei, Ali Bozorgmehr & Omid Rasouli Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 28, Article number: 63 (2020) Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the effect of kinesiology taping (KT) on lumbar proprioception, pain, and functional disability in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back […]

Taping for conditions of the musculoskeletal system: an evidence map review – Full Text

Published: 15 September 2020 Zachary A. Cupler Chiropractic & Manual Therapies Volume 28, Article number: 52 (2020) Abstract Background Taping is a common treatment modality used by many rehabilitation providers. Several types of tapes and taping methods are used in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. Purpose To summarize and map the evidence related […]

Short-Term Effect of Kinesiotaping on Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain and Disability: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Shanshan Lin, Bo Zhu, Guozhi Huang, Chuhuai Wang, Qing Zeng, Shanshan Zhang Physical Therapy, pzz163, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzz163 Published: 07 November 2019 Abstract Background Low back pain (LBP) is a very common and disabling disorder in modern society. The intervention strategies for LBP include drug therapy, surgery, and physical interventions. Recently, kinesiotaping, as a simple and noninvasive […]

Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping® in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Jun 26. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002756. [Epub ahead of print] Júnior MADL Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) in patients with non-specific low back pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: KT is widely used in patients with low back pain. METHODS: We conducted searches on […]

Kinesio Taping Does Not Provide Additional Benefits in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Who Receive Exercise and Manual Therapy

Kinesio Taping Does Not Provide Additional Benefits in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Who Receive Exercise and Manual Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Authors: Marco Aurélio Nemitalla Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Background Many clinical practice guidelines endorse both manual therapy and exercise as effective treatment options for patients with low back pain. To […]

The Effect Of Elastic Therapeutic Taping On Back Extensor Muscle Endurance In Patients With Low Back Pain

The Effect Of Elastic Therapeutic Taping On Back Extensor Muscle Endurance In Patients With Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial Authors: Lindsey Hagen, PT, DPT Study Design Randomized, controlled, crossover trial. Objectives To examine the effects of elastic therapeutic taping (ETT) applied to the lumbar paraspinal region on back muscle endurance (BME) compared […]

Effect of Taping on Spinal Pain and Disability

Phys Ther. 2014 Nov 20. [Epub ahead of print] Effect of Taping on Spinal Pain and Disability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. Vanti C1, Bertozzi L2, Gardenghi I3, Turoni F4, Guccione AA5, Pillastrini P6. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Taping is a widely used therapeutic tool for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, nevertheless its effectiveness is still uncertain. PURPOSE: The […]

The effects of Kinesio taping on muscle tone in healthy subjects

A double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 131-136, April 2014 Julio Gómez-Soriano Abstract Kinesio taping (KT) has been proposed to modulate muscle tone. However no studies have systematically studied the efficacy of KT on this primary outcome measure. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of […]

Current evidence does not support the use of Kinesio Taping in clinical practice: a systematic review – Full Text Article

Journal of Physiotherapy Volume 60, Issue 1, March 2014, Pages 31-39 Patrícia do Carmo Silva https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2013.12.008 Abstract Questions: Is Kinesio Taping more effective than a sham taping/placebo, no treatment or other interventions in people with musculoskeletal conditions? Is the addition of Kinesio Taping to other interventions more effective than other interventions alone in people with musculoskeletal […]

Elastic Therapeutic Taping for the Lumbar Spine

By Steve Agocs, DC Dynamic Chiropractic – February 15, 2014, Vol. 32, Issue 04 Full Story Elastic therapeutic taping is a therapeutic approach rapidly gaining popularity in the chiropractic profession. It is a natural complement to adjustments and other adjunctive therapies and rehabilitation for common patient conditions such as low back pain. Use of taping […]

Patellar taping for patellofemoral pain

A systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate clinical outcomes and biomechanical mechanisms Christian Barton Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092437 Journal Reference Abstract Objective Patellar taping is frequently used to treat patellofemoral pain (PFP). This systematic review and meta-analysis (1) evaluates the efficacy of patellar taping for patients with PFP, (2) compares the efficacy of various taping […]

One-week time course of the effects of Mulligan’s Mobilisation with Movement and taping in painful shoulders

Pamela Teys Previous research suggests that Mulligan’s Mobilisation-with-Movement (MWM) technique for the shoulder produces an immediate improvement in movement and pain. The aims of this study were to investigate the time course of the effects of a single MWM technique and to ascertain the effects of adding tape following MWM in people with shoulder pain. […]

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