Kinesio Taping reduces pain and improves disability in low back pain patients: a randomised controlled trial

Macedo, Liane de Brito; Richards, Jim; Borges, Daniel Tezoni; Melo, Samara Alencar; Brasileiro, Jamilson Simões

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2018.07.005

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“…It shows that this area is not well known and clarification of how various KT applications could be used to support treatment patients with specific and unspecific spine disorders is required. The use of the tape provides an easy cost-effective feedback method for trainers, patients, and therapists to cue immediate changes in spine posture during sagittal plane movements [71].…”

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A Short Overview of the Effects of Kinesio Taping for Postural Spine Curvature Disorders

Borzì

Szychlinska

Rosa

et al. 2018

JFMK

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Spine curvature disorders are very common in the population. Several therapeutic methods have been implemented over time. Kinesio Taping (KT) is a solution that is utilized for several purposes. This narrative review aims to discuss KT methodology as a valid solution for spinal curvature disorders, especially for structured and non-structured spine deviations. The matter is poorly discussed in the current literature. Nevertheless, KT seems to indirectly influence posture and spine curvature disorders through peripheral and central nervous system stimulation, but further investigations are needed to demonstrate these unknown effects clearly. The present review provides a valuable contribution to the existing literature and may represent a starting point and a useful guide for further studies in this field of research.

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A Short Overview of the Effects of Kinesio Taping for Postural Spine Curvature Disorders

Borzì

Szychlinska

Rosa

et al. 2018

JFMK

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“…Tape tension is a key factor of the KT method [14]. One study showed that tape tension can improve proprioceptive feedback and facilitate correct posture and movement, even after removal of the tape [25]. However, another study found that the tension might have reversal effects on functional performance [27].…”

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“…It is difficult to conclude that the effect of KT application is simply due to the placebo effect because its effects on pain, disability, and functional performance have been controversial over a decade [1,3,4,13,18,19,21,23,25,[44][45][46].…”

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“…Neuromuscular activation and proprioception play a key role in maintaining joint function and stability [24]. A previous study suggested that the tension provided by the tape can improve proprioceptive feedback and facilitate correct posture and movement, even after the removal of the tape, which can improve muscle activities for functional performance [25]. Joint proprioception can be enhanced with external supports such as elastic band or taping [24,26].…”

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Effects of Double-Taped Kinesio Taping on Pain and Functional Performance due to Muscle Fatigue in Young Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee

Lim

2020

IJERPH

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Kinesio taping (KT) is widely applied for pain control and rehabilitation in clinical settings. Tape tension is a key factor in the taping method. However, limited evidence exists regarding the reinforced tension effects of KT on functional performance and pain in healthy individuals. This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of double-taped Kinesio taping (DTKT) on functional performance and pain caused by muscle fatigue after exercise. A total of 44 healthy male students (mean age, 23.3 ± 2.2 years) were randomly assigned to the following three groups: DTKT, normal-tape Kinesio taping (NTKT), and placebo. The single-hopping (SH) distance, vertical jump height (VJH), and power (VJP) were assessed at baseline. The muscle fatigue protocol was then applied to induce muscle soreness. Outcome measures including subjective pain, SH distance, VJH and VJP were evaluated immediately after the muscle fatigue protocol, and KT was then applied; the measures were then again evaluated immediately and 24 h after KT application. No significant interactions between pain and functional performance were observed (p > 0.05), and there were no significant differences in SH, VJH, and VJP among the groups (p > 0.05). Notably, the DTKT had an immediate effect on the alleviation of pain caused by muscle fatigue. The present findings indicate that DTKT is not superior to NTKT or placebo in terms of pain relief and enhancing functional performance after tape application in healthy male students.

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“…There were twenty-three RCTs related to conditions of the lumbar spine and abdominal wall, with all but one assessing KT (Appendix 2 File: Appendix 2G). One addressed KT for acute low back pain [136], two investigated KT for back pain in the setting of lumbar disc herniation [137,138], two investigated KT for pregnancy related low back pain [139,140], one RCT investigated postpartum diastasis recti abdominis [141], and sixteen investigated KT for chronic low back pain, [142][143][144][145][146][147][148][149][150][151][152][153][154][155][156][157]. One study evaluated rigid taping for sacroiliac joint dysfunction [158].…”

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

Cupler

Alrwaily

Polakowski³

et al. 2020

Chiropr Man Therap

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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 to taping methods used for various joints and conditions of the musculoskeletal system, and to provide clinicians and researchers with a user-friendly reference with organized evidence tables. Data sources The PEDro, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials, PubMed, and PROSPERO databases were searched from inception through October 31, 2019. Study selection Eligible studies were selected by two independent reviewers and included either systematic reviews (SRs) or randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and included a musculoskeletal complaint using a clinical outcome measure. Data extraction Data was extracted by two investigators independently. Risk of bias and quality were assessed using A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) for SRs or the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale for RCTs. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42019122857). Data synthesis Twenty-five musculoskeletal conditions were summarized from forty-one SRs and 127 RCTs. There were 6 SRs and 49 RCTs for spinal conditions. Kinesio tape was the most common type of tape considered. Four evidence tables representing the synthesized SRs and RCTs were produced and organized by body region per condition. Limitations Inclusion of only English language studies. Also, the heterogeneous nature of the included studies prevented a meta-analysis. Conclusions There is mixed quality evidence of effectiveness for the different types of taping methods for different body regions and conditions. All of the SRs and RCTs found during our search of the taping literature have been organized into a series of appendices. A synthesis of the results have been placed in evidence tables that may serve as a useful guide to clinicians and researchers.

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Kinesio Taping reduces pain and improves disability in low back pain patients: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract: Kinesio Taping reduces pain and improves disability in Low Back Pain patients:a randomised controlled trial.

Cited by 33 publications

References 38 publications

A Short Overview of the Effects of Kinesio Taping for Postural Spine Curvature Disorders

A Short Overview of the Effects of Kinesio Taping for Postural Spine Curvature Disorders

Effects of Double-Taped Kinesio Taping on Pain and Functional Performance due to Muscle Fatigue in Young Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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

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