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Ehteshami Puya E, Khoshraftar Yazdi N, Hashemi Javaheri SAA, Taheri H, Jafarzadeh Esfehani A. Comparison of the effects of training in the standing and lying positions on the quality of life and clinical symptoms in women with mild varicose veins: A randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR NURSING 2024; 42:177-181. [PMID: 39244329 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2024.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with varicose veins are prevented from prolonged standing. Considering that exercise can be implemented in different positions, the aim of the current study was to compare the effects of training at standing and lying positions on quality of life, and clinical symptoms in women with mild varicose veins. METHODS Twenty-five women with mild varicose veins aged 35-50 years were randomly assigned to three groups; exercise at standing position (n=10), exercise at lying position (n=8) and control (no treatment) group (n=7). Each exercise program involved 6 weeks of training. Quality of life, pain severity, ankle swelling, and lower leg and ankle circumferences were measured using the Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), four-point pitting edema grading scale, and tape measure, respectively at baseline and at the end of the study. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the least significant difference (LSD) as post hoc test. RESULTS Following a 6-week exercise program, there was a significant improvement in the quality of life of the participants in both exercise groups, and a significant reduction in pain, ankle swelling, and lower leg and ankle circumferences compared to pre-training and control group (P <0.05). However, there was no significant difference between two exercise groups in terms of study variables (P >0.05). CONCLUSIONS The current study showed that exercise program comprising standing position exercises can significantly reduce the symptoms of mild varicose veins.
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- Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, General Surgery Department, Mashhad, Iran
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Alcantara DADA, Santos FNAD, Ferreira JJDA, de Noronha M, Andrade PRD. The effect of kinesiotaping on edema: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2024; 74:103168. [PMID: 39213979 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Treatment for edema involves multiple approaches, with Kinesiotaping having recently emerged as an option for edema reduction. OBJECTIVE To systematically summarize current evidence on the effects of Kinesiotaping on edema reduction on any type of edema. METHODS A systematic review was performed including randomized clinical trials that compared the effects of Kinesiotaping to any other intervention or no intervention on edema. Screening, assessment of methodological quality (PEDro scale) of studies, and confidence of evidence (GRADE) were analyzed by two independent reviewers. A quantitative summary is presented through meta-analyses. RESULTS A total of 3750 studies were identified, of which 70 were included in this review, and were organized by body region (face, upper limbs and lower limbs) and by treatment time (short and long term). It was observed that Kinesiotaping was superior to comparison groups in the short-term for face edema (Standardized mean difference [SMD] -1.07; 95%CI -1.48 to -0.65) and lower limbs (SMD -0.55; 95%CI -1.06 to -0.05). Also, Kinesiotaping was superior to comparison group in the long-term for lower limbs (SMD -0.72; 95%CI -1.25 to -0.18). Kinesiotaping was not superior to the comparison groups for upper limbs in both the short (SMD -0.05; 95%CI -0.89 to 0.80) and long-term (SMD -0.04; 95%CI -0.31 to 0.24) protocols. CONCLUSION Kinesiotaping seems to be an effective intervention to reduce acute edema around the face and potentially in the lower limbs in both short and long-term protocols, although the quality of evidence is very low. However, these positive results were not observed for the upper limbs.
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- Rural Department of Allied Health/La Trobe Rural Health School/ La Trobe University, Australia
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- Postgraduate Program in Physical Therapy /Health Sciences Center/Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa, Brazil.
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Diesch ST, Schiltz D, Kammermeier J, Prantl L, Taeger CD. Comparing the effectiveness of novel high-end compression garment with common compression garment and kinesio tape in preventing edema and improving tissue perfusion in lower extremities. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2024; 86:253-261. [PMID: 37718791 DOI: 10.3233/ch-238111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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CONTEXT Global sales of compression garments have risen sharply in recent years. Due to the availability of a wide range of compression garments, this study aims to evaluate the effect of two types of compression garments and kinesio tape on edema formation and tissue perfusion in the lower extremities. Over-the-counter compression knee stockings and kinesio tape were compared with a prototype of high-end compression stockings that combine kinesio tape and a common knee bandage. The high-end compression stockings were designed by Cube with the aim of combining the positive effects of kinesio tape and compression garments on edema formation and tissue perfusion. DESIGN Clinical cross-over study. METHODS Before and after a 6-hour compression period, the knee regions on both, the treated and non-treated leg, of participants were examined using a 3-D scan to detect changes in volume. Also measured were local temperature (°C), oxygen saturation (SpO2), perfusion index (Pi), blood pressure (mmHg), compression pressure (mmHg), range of motion, body-mass-index (BMI) and limb-circumference (cm). Two different types of compression garments were examined: a novel high-end compression stocking (A) and a common compression stocking (B). In addition, kinesio tape was compared to compression garments (C). After each experimental day, a one-day break was taken to prevent an unwanted overlay effect. Male and female participants between the ages of 18 and 60 were randomly selected. RESULTS The high-end compression garment (A) showed a statistically significant (P = 0.009) reduction of edema intraindividually. Comparing the three treatment groups, compression (A) lead to a reduction of edema. However, the reduction was not statistically significant (P = 0.585). The compression garment B and kinesio tape showed an increase in edema in the lower limb. There was a positive correlation between the highest compression pressure (A: 9.8 mmHg) and volume decrease over the period of 6 hours. Lighter compression (B: 8.2 mmHg) led to an increase in leg volume after compression application over 6 hours. There was no significant difference in tissue oxygen saturation with the two types of compression and kinesio tape. The tissue temperature below the compression garment was highest in the compression group A. Nevertheless, we could not demonstrate a statistically significant correlation between tissue temperature and volume difference.The range in motion of the lower limb decreased after 6 hours with both compression A and B and with kinesio tape. CONCLUSION The novel bandage showed a statistically significant reduction in edema when compared intraindividually, but no statistically significant advantage was found when compared with the other compression garment B and kinesio tape.Despite the widespread use of kinesio tape, we did not find any improvement in the range of motion, edema prevention and circulation in the lower limb after application of kinesio tape.
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- Sophia T Diesch
- Center for Plastic, Aesthetic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Center for Plastic, Aesthetic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Center for Plastic, Aesthetic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Center for Plastic, Aesthetic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Center for Plastic, Aesthetic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Mazloum V, Akbari H, Gholampour A. The comparison of the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and Kinesio Taping on ankle swelling in athletes with lateral ankle sprain. J Exp Orthop 2023; 10:63. [PMID: 37300642 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-023-00624-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Ankle swelling (AS) is one of the main complaints in athletes with a lateral ankle sprain (LAS) in the acute phase. Reducing AS may help the athlete to return to training faster. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Kinesio Taping® (KT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in reducing AS in athletes with a LAS. METHODS Thirty-one athletes with a unilateral ankle sprain from various sports were allocated to either KT (N = 16; mean age of 24.1 years) or NMES (N = 15; mean age of 26.4 years) groups. KT was applied over the medial and lateral ankle surfaces in the Fan cut pattern for five consecutive days; however, NMES was applied to the tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscles for 30 min. Outcome measures to assess the extent of AS included volumetry, perimetry, relative volumetry, and the difference in both ankles' volumetry and perimetry at baseline, after the interventions, and 15 days following the treatment completion. RESULTS The results of the mixed model repeated measures ANOVA demonstrated no significant difference between the two groups in mean changes in outcomes over pre- and post-interventions as well as follow-up periods (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS None of the KT and NMES methods could reduce acute AS in athletes with LAS. Further studies are needed in this area of research that consider changes in treatment protocol given the variety of NMES approaches and KT applications that can be used in recovery from an ankle sprain.
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- Vahid Mazloum
- Clinical Care and Health Promotion Research Center, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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Qin Y, Li M, Han J, Cui G, Du W, Yang K. Research hotspots and trends of Kinesio Taping from 2011 to 2020: a bibliometric analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:2029-2041. [PMID: 35925463 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22300-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to explore the research hotspots and trends of Kinesio Taping in the last decade and provide new sights in future studies. Publications in the area of Kinesio Taping were searched from the Web of Science Core Collection database between 2011 and 2020. Citespace software was used to analyze data on countries/regions, institutions, authors, co-cited references, and keywords. A total of 677 publications were obtained in the last decade. We identified the most prolific countries, institutions, and authors in the field of Kinesio Taping from 2011 to 2020. The annual number of publications showed an upward trend. The most prolific country and institution were Turkey and Hacettepe University, respectively. The author with the biggest number of publications was Gul Baltaci from Turkey. The top 5 most frequent keywords were "pain", "tape", "strength", "exercise", and "reliability". The keywords with the highest centrality were "proprioception", followed by "reliability", "clinical trial", "ankle", and "pain". Ten clusters were found and the biggest one was "quadricep". The top 9 keywords with the strongest bursts were detected and "trial" had the highest burst strength. The results from the bibliometric analysis provide hotspots and trends in the field of Kinesio Taping. It is still in the development stage of the past decade. Pain relief, sports injury prevention and treatment, and proprioception enhancement to improve postural control were the hotspots from 2011 to 2020. High-quality trials and standardized criteria for applications are needed in the future.
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- Yu Qin
- Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Transformation in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
- Evidence-based Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Transformation in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Transformation in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Transformation in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
- Evidence-based Social Science Research Center, Health Technology Assessment Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Wuwei People's Hospital, No. 46 Xuanwu Street, Wuwei, 733000, Gansu Province, China.
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 199, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730000, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Transformation in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
- Evidence-based Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center in Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
- Evidence-based Social Science Research Center, Health Technology Assessment Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China.
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Yang N, Chen S, Cui K, Li L. Kinesio taping for ankle sprain in youth athlete: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31222. [PMID: 36281096 PMCID: PMC9592389 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ankle sprain is considered a major problem that may hinder youth athletes' athletic development because it will lead to ongoing dysfunction, reoccurrence of ankle sprain, chronic ankle instability, and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Kinesio taping (KT) is a therapeutic taping technique that has been widely used in the treatment of various ankle issues including sprained ankles and in the prevention of ankle sprains. It can not only provide the injured ankle with support during the rehabilitation phase, but also enhance the ankle stability during activity. However, the available evidence regarding its effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of ankle sprain is inconsistent. Therefore, a systematic review will help clinicians and coaches better understand the application of KT in clinical and training practices. This study is to systematically review the literature on the use of KT to improve outcomes including ankle function, proprioception, and pain and to evaluate the effectiveness of KT in the treatment and prevention of ankle sprain injuries. METHODS A comprehensive electronic search of the literature will be undertaken in the following databases: PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane library, Web of Science and Scopus from 1979 to August 2022. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale will be used to assess the methodological quality of all included studies and RevMan 5.3 (Copenhagen, The Nordic Cochrane Centre) for the data analysis. RESULTS This study will provide a standardized evaluation and comparison for effects of KT on the treatment and prevention of ankle sprains in youth athletes. CONCLUSION This review will provide the evidence of the effectiveness of KT used in the treatment and prevention of ankle sprain in youth athletes. This review will also provide directions and recommendations for future research and clinical practices targeting treatment and prevention of ankle sprains in youth athletes.
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- Nan Yang
- Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
- * Correspondence: Nan Yang, Shanghai University of Sport, No. 399 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200438, China (e-mail: )
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- Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Physical Education Teaching and Research Office, High School Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Physical Education Teaching and Research Office, Yangpu District Education Institution of Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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Naderi A, Mousavi S, Katzman W, Rostami K, Goli S, Rezvani M, Degens H. Kinesiotaping as an adjunct to exercise therapy for symptomatic and asymptomatic swimmers: A randomized controlled trial. Sci Sports 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2021.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ataabadi PA, Abbasi A, Shojaatian M, Letafatkar A, Svoboda Z, Rossettini G. The effects of facilitatory and inhibitory kinesiotaping of Vastus Medialis on the activation and fatigue of superficial quadriceps muscles. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13451. [PMID: 35927291 PMCID: PMC9352761 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17849-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate how facilitatory and inhibitory KT of the Vastus Medialis affected the activation and the fatigue indices of VM, Vastus Lateralis (VL) and Rectus Femoris (RF) throughout a dynamic fatigue protocol. Seventeen collegiate athletes (Ten males, seven females, age: 24.76 ± 3.99 years, height: 1.73 ± 0.10 m, mass: 68.11 ± 8.54 kg) voluntarily participated in four dynamic fatigue protocol sessions in which no-tape (control condition), inhibitory, facilitatory and sham KTs were applied to the Vastus Medialis in each session. The protocol included 100 dynamic maximum concentric knee extensions at 90°/s using an isokinetic dynamometry device. The knee extensor muscle activities were recorded using wireless surface electromyography. The average muscle activity (Root mean square) during the first three repetitions and the repetitions number of 51-100, respectively, were used to calculate the before and after exhaustion muscle activity. Furthermore, median frequency slope during all repetitions was reported as the fatigue rate of muscles during different KT conditions and for the control condition (no-tape). The results showed neither muscle activation (significance for the main effect of KT; VM = 0.82, VL = 0.72, RF = 0.19) nor fatigue rate (significance for the main effect of KT; VM = 0.11 VL = 0.71, RF = 0.53) of the superficial knee extensor muscles were affected in all four conditions. These findings suggest that the direction of KT cannot reduce, enhance muscle activity or cause changes in muscle exhaustion. Future studies should investigate the generalizability of current findings to other populations.
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- Peyman Aghaie Ataabadi
- Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Sports Biomechanics and Motor Control, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Mazandaran University, Babolsar, Iran
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- Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
- Biomechanics and Corrective Exercise Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Mirdamad Blvd., Hesari St, Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Verona, Via Bengasi 4, 37134, Verona, Italy
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Comeau-Gauthier M, Khan M. Cochrane in CORR®: Kinesio Taping for Rotator Cuff Disease. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:661-668. [PMID: 35100210 PMCID: PMC8923573 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, CA
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He F, Wang X, Yu M, Chen Y, Yu B, Lu J. Effects of Kinesio taping on skin deformation during knee flexion and extension: a preliminary study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:187. [PMID: 35227229 PMCID: PMC8883732 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05148-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Kinesio Taping (KT) is proved useful to many musculoskeletal disorders. But the mechanism remains unclear. The kinesio tape works by sticking to the skin surface. So exploring the interaction between the tape and the skin and analyzing its biomechanical influence may be an effective way to explore the mechanism of the tape. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effect of Kinesio taping and taping methods on skin deformation during knee joint flexion and extension motion and further explore its possible functional mechanisms. Methods Ten healthy and pain-free subjects (4 males, 6 females) were recruited in this study. The skin observation area on the anterior side of the right thigh of the subjects was divided into 11 segments by 12 reflective marker points for distance measurement, from the distal knee to the proximal knee, the length of the interval was L1 to L11, and the total length was L0. Subjects were treated with no KT (NT), resting positive taping (RPT), resting negative taping (RNT), stretching positive taping (SPT), and stretching negative taping (SNT). A Qualisys infrared high-speed three-dimensional spatial coordinate capture system was used to observe changes in the length of the observed skin surface on the right anterior thigh during right knee flexion and extension in the sitting position. Results During right knee flexion and extension in the seated position in 10 subjects, all skin segment deformations produced significant differences between intervention groups (P < 0.05), except for L1 during flexion (P = 0.07). During right knee flexion and extension, total length, L0, and spacing lengths, L1, L6, and L11, were longer in the NT group than in all other groups. L0 and L1 were both longer in the stretched position than in the rest position; L11 also showed this trend. Conclusions The usage of the KT had an effect on the biomechanical changes of the skin, resulting in changes in skin deformation. I-tape, natural tension taping can shorten the skin distance between the two ends of the tape. Limb position during taping may influence the KT’s effects. However, the change in taping direction showed no significant effects on skin deformation during exercise. KT may apply a pre-stress in the biomechanics of the skin.
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- Fei He
- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Science of Ministry of Education, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, No. 200 Hengren Road, Yangpu District, 200438, Shanghai, China.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Science of Ministry of Education, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, No. 200 Hengren Road, Yangpu District, 200438, Shanghai, China.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Science of Ministry of Education, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, No. 200 Hengren Road, Yangpu District, 200438, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Science of Ministry of Education, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, No. 200 Hengren Road, Yangpu District, 200438, Shanghai, China.
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Tran L, Makram AM, Makram OM, Elfaituri MK, Morsy S, Ghozy S, Zayan AH, Nam NH, Zaki MMM, Allison EL, Hieu TH, Le Quang L, Hung DT, Huy NT. Efficacy of Kinesio Taping Compared to Other Treatment Modalities in Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Res Sports Med 2021:1-24. [PMID: 34711091 DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2021.1989432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kinesio taping is widely used in musculoskeletal conditions. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of kinesio taping in musculoskeletal disorders compared to other interventions. Twelve electronic databases were used for systemic search and data relevant to pain and disability were extracted. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42018087606). Meta-analysis was performed to compare the efficacy of kinesio taping to other modalities of musculoskeletal disorders. As a result, 36 studies were included in the quantitative analysis. Kinesio taping was found to provide an improvement of both pain and disability when applied to any region of the body. In the first five days of application, kinesio taping significantly reduced the pain in all body regions (SMD = -0.63, 95%CI: -0.87, -0.39). This was also noted after four-to-six weeks of application (SMD = -0.76, 95%CI: -1.07, -0.45). When kinesio taping was used for disability in low back pain patients, it significantly reduced the disability within five days of application (SMD = -0.70, 95%CI: -1.29, -0.11). Finally, kinesio taping has shown an improvement of the disability in all body regions after four-to-six weeks of application (SMD = -0.59, 95%CI: -0.96, -0.22). Our findings support kinesio taping as an adjuvant to other treatments for musculoskeletal disorders. Abbreviations KT = Kinesio taping; MSK = musculoskeletal; SD = standard deviation; CR = conventional rehabilitation; NDI = Neck Disability Index; NPS = Numerical Pain Scale; CTM = Cervical Thrust Manipulation; PIR = Post-isometric muscle relaxation; NPRS Numerical Pain Rating Scale; OA = osteoarthritis; ROM = Range of motion; VAS = visual analogue scale; VAS-W = visual analogue scale-worst pain; VAS-U = visual analogue scale-usual pain; VAS-R = visual analogue scale-resting pain; VAS-A = visual analogue scale-activity pain; VAS-N = visual analogue scale-night pain; NPDS = Neck Pain Disability Scale; QA = Quality assessment.
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- Linh Tran
- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt.,Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Otolaryngology, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Faculty of Clinical Pharmacy, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Florida, USA
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.,School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Orhurhu V, Chu R, Xie K, Kamanyi GN, Salisu B, Salisu-Orhurhu M, Urits I, Kaye RJ, Hasoon J, Viswanath O, Kaye AJ, Karri J, Marshall Z, Kaye AD, Anahita D. Management of Lower Extremity Pain from Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Comprehensive Review. Cardiol Ther 2021; 10:111-140. [PMID: 33704678 PMCID: PMC8126535 DOI: 10.1007/s40119-021-00213-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Chronic venous insufficiency is found to some extent in a large proportion of the world's population, especially in the elderly and obese. Despite its prevalence, little research has been pursued into this pathology when compared to similarly common conditions. Pain is often the presenting symptom of chronic venous insufficiency and has significant deleterious effects on quality of life. This manuscript will describe the development of pain in chronic venous insufficiency, and will also review both traditional methods of pain management and novel advances in both medical and surgical therapy for this disease. RECENT FINDINGS Pain in chronic venous insufficiency is a common complication which remains poorly correlated in recent studies with the clinically observable extent of disease. Although lifestyle modification remains the foundation of treatment for pain associated with chronic venous sufficiency, compression devices and various pharmacologic agents have emerged as safe and effective treatments for pain in these patients. In patients for whom these measures are insufficient, recently developed minimally invasive vascular surgical techniques have been shown to reduce postsurgical complications and recovery time, although additional research is necessary to characterize long-term outcomes of these procedures. This review discusses the latest findings concerning the pathophysiology of pain in chronic venous insufficiency, conservative and medical management, and surgical strategies for pain relief, including minimally invasive treatment strategies.
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- Vwaire Orhurhu
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, USA
- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants-Envision Physician Services, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Regenerative Spine and Pain Specialist, Fayetteville, GA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Hawke F, Sadler SG, Katzberg HD, Pourkazemi F, Chuter V, Burns J. Non-drug therapies for the secondary prevention of lower limb muscle cramps. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 5:CD008496. [PMID: 33998664 PMCID: PMC8127570 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008496.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lower limb muscle cramps are common and painful. They can limit exercise participation, and reduce quality of sleep, and quality of life. Many interventions are available for lower limb cramps; some are controversial or could cause harm, and often, people experience no benefit from the interventions used. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2012. We updated the review to incorporate new evidence. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of non-drug, non-invasive therapies for lower limb muscle cramps. SEARCH METHODS In August 2018 and May 2020, we searched the Cochrane Neuromuscular Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, ClinicalTrials.gov, and reference lists of included studies. We imposed no restrictions by language or publication date. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of non-drug, non-invasive interventions tested over at least four weeks, for lower limb muscle cramps in any group of people, except pregnant women. The primary outcome was cramp frequency. Secondary outcomes were cramp pain severity, cramp duration, health-related quality of life, quality of sleep, participation in activities of daily living, proportion of participants reporting lower limb muscle cramps, and adverse events. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected trials, assessed risk of bias, and cross-checked data extraction and analyses according to standard Cochrane procedures. MAIN RESULTS We included three trials, with 201 participants, all 50 years of age and older; none had neurological disease. All trials evaluated a form of stretching for lower limb muscle cramps. A combination of daily calf and hamstring stretching for six weeks may reduce the severity of night-time lower limb muscle cramps (measured on a 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS) where 0 = no pain and 10 cm = worst pain imaginable) in people aged 55 years and older, compared to no intervention (mean difference (MD) -1.30, 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.74 to -0.86; 1 RCT, 80 participants; low-certainty evidence). The certainty of evidence was very low for cramp frequency (change in number of cramps per night from week zero to week six) comparing the stretching group and the no intervention group (MD -1.2, 95% CI -1.8 to -0.6; 80 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Calf stretching alone for 12 weeks may make little to no difference to the frequency of night-time lower limb muscle cramps in people aged 60 years and older (stretching group median number of cramps in the last four weeks (Md) 4, interquartile range (IQR) 8; N = 48; sham stretching group Md 3, IQR 7.63; N = 46) (U = 973.5, z = -0.995, P = 0.32, r = 0.10; 1 RCT, 94 participants; low-certainty evidence). This trial did not report cramp severity. The evidence is very uncertain about the effects of a combination of daily calf, quadriceps, and hamstring stretching on the frequency and severity of leg cramps in 50- to 60-year-old women with metabolic syndrome (N = 24). It was not possible to fully analyse the frequency data and the scale used to measure cramp severity is not validated. No study reported health-related quality of life, quality of sleep, or participation in activities of daily living. No participant in these three studies reported adverse events. The evidence for adverse events was of moderate certainty as the studies were too small to detect uncommon events. In two of the three studies, outcomes were at risk of recall bias, and tools used to measure outcomes were not validated. Due to limitations in study designs that led to risks of bias, and imprecise findings with wide CIs, we cannot be certain that findings of future studies will be similar to those presented in this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS A combination of daily calf and hamstring stretching for six weeks may reduce the severity of night-time lower limb muscle cramps in people aged 55 years and older, but the effect on cramp frequency is uncertain. Calf stretching alone compared to sham stretching for 12 weeks may make little or no difference to the frequency of night-time lower limb muscle cramps in people aged 60 years and older. The evidence is very uncertain about the effects of a combination of daily calf, quadriceps, and hamstring stretching on the frequency and severity of leg cramps in 50- to 60-year-old women with metabolic syndrome. Overall, use of unvalidated outcome measures and inconsistent diagnostic criteria make it difficult to compare the studies and apply findings to clinical practice. Given the prevalence and impact of lower limb muscle cramps, there is a pressing need to carefully evaluate many of the commonly recommended and emerging non-drug therapies in well-designed RCTs across all types of lower limb muscle cramps. A specific cramp outcome tool should be developed and validated for use in future research.
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- Fiona Hawke
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, Australia
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- Department of Neuromuscular Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital / UHN, Toronto, Canada
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- University of Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, Australia
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- University of Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney, Australia
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia
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Liu K, Duan Z, Chen L, Wen Z, Zhu S, Qu Q, Chen W, Zhang S, Yu B. Short-Term Effect of Different Taping Methods on Local Skin Temperature in Healthy Adults. Front Physiol 2020; 11:488. [PMID: 32508677 PMCID: PMC7251151 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There were limited studies on the effect of skin temperature and local blood flow using kinesio tape (KT) adhered to the skin in different taping methods. This study aimed to determine the short-term effect of KT and athletic tape (AT) on skin temperature in the lower back and explore the possible effect of different taping methods (Y-strip and fan-strip taping) on local microcirculation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-six healthy participants completed the test-retest reliability measurement of the infrared thermography (IRT), intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and standard error of measurement (SEM) were calculated to evaluate the reliability. Then, 21 healthy participants received different taping condition randomly for 5 times, including Y-strip of kinesio taping (KY), fan-strip of kinesio taping (Kfan), Y-strip of athletic taping (AY), fan-strip of athletic taping (Afan), and no taping (NT). Above taping methods were applied to the participants' erector spinae muscles on the same side. Skin temperature of range of interest (ROI) was measured in the taping area through IRT at pre taping and 10 min after taping. Additionally, participants completed self-perceived temperature evaluation for different taping methods through visual analog scaling. One-way repeated-measured analysis of variance was used to compare the temperature difference among different taping methods. Bonferroni test was used for post hoc analysis. RESULTS There was a good test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.82, 95% CI = 0.60-0.92; SEM = 0.33; and MD = 0.91) of the IRT. Significant differences were observed in the short-term effect on skin temperature among all different taping methods (p = 0.012, F = 3.435, and ηp 2 = 0.147), post hoc test showed a higher significantly skin temperature difference in Kfan taping compared to no taping (p = 0.026, 95% CI = 0.051-1.206); However, no significant differences were observed among self-perceived temperature (p = 0.055, F = 2.428, and ηp 2 = 0.108). CONCLUSION This study showed that the fan-strip of KT increased significantly the skin temperature of the waist after taping for 10 min. The application of KT may modify the skin temperature of the human body and promote local microcirculation, although it remained unclear for the real application.
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- Kun Liu
- Department of Rehabilitation, School of International Medical Technology, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Fifth Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, School of International Medical Technology, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, School of International Medical Technology, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, School of International Medical Technology, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, School of International Medical Technology, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, School of International Medical Technology, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, School of International Medical Technology, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Naci B, Ozyilmaz S, Aygutalp N, Demir R, Baltaci G, Yigit Z. Effects of Kinesio Taping and compression stockings on pain, edema, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2020; 34:783-793. [PMID: 32349528 DOI: 10.1177/0269215520916851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Kinesio Taping and compression stockings on pain, edema, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease (CVD). DESIGN This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical trial. SETTING The study was conducted in a physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit of a university hospital. SUBJECTS A total of 62 patients with early-stage CVD were allocated to either an experimental group or a control group. INTERVENTIONS Experimental group (n = 29) received Kinesio Taping intervention once a week for four weeks, while control group (n = 29) received compression stockings for four weeks. All patients additionally undertook an exercise training programme including calf muscle pump exercises, flexibility exercises and diaphragmatic breathing. MAIN MEASURES Visual analogue scale, lower limb circumference measurements, 6-minute walk test and Short Form 36 questionnaire were applied before and after four weeks of treatment. RESULTS Control group showed statistically significant improvements in pain (P < 0.001), ankle circumferences (right, P = 0.002; left, P = 0.037), calf circumferences (right, P = 0.020; left, P = 0.022), knee circumference (left, P = 0.039) and thigh circumferences (right, P = 0.029; left, P = 0.002) compared with experimental group. There were no significant differences between groups with respect to functional capacity and quality of life (P > 0.05). Both groups significantly improved 6-minute walk distance (P < 0.001) and Short Form 36 physical component summary (experimental group, P = 0.002; control group, P = 0.006). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that Kinesio Taping and compression stockings revealed similar improvements of functional capacity and quality of life in patients with CVD. The symptoms of pain and edema caused by CVD can be decreased more efficiently with compression stockings than Kinesio Taping intervention.
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- Baha Naci
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara Guven Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Banerjee G, Briggs M, Johnson MI. The immediate effects of kinesiology taping on cutaneous blood flow in healthy humans under resting conditions: A randomised controlled repeated-measures laboratory study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0229386. [PMID: 32084245 PMCID: PMC7034885 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Kinesiology taping (KT) is used in musculoskeletal practice for preventive and rehabilitative purposes. It is claimed that KT improves blood flow in the microcirculation by creating skin convolutions and that this reduces swelling and facilitates healing of musculoskeletal injuries. There is a paucity of physiological studies evaluating the effect of KT on cutaneous blood microcirculation. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this parallel-group controlled laboratory repeated measures design study was to evaluate the effects of KT on cutaneous blood microcirculation in healthy human adults using a dual wavelength (infrared and visible-red) laser Doppler Imaging (LDI) system. KT was compared with rigid taping and no taping controls to isolate the effects associated with the elasticity of KT. METHODS Forty-five healthy male and female human adults were allocated to one of the three interventions using constrained randomisation following the pre-intervention measurement: (i) KT (ii) ST (standard taping) (iii) NT (no taping). Cutaneous blood perfusion was measured using LDI in the ventral surface of forearm at pre-intervention, during-intervention and post-intervention in a normothermic environment at resting conditions. RESULTS Mixed ANOVA of both infrared and visible-red datasets revealed no statistically significant interaction between Intervention and Time. There was statistically significant main effect for Time but not Intervention. CONCLUSION KT does not increase cutaneous blood microcirculation in healthy human adults under resting physiological conditions in a normothermic environment. On the contrary, evidence suggests that taping, regardless of the elasticity in the tape, is associated with immediate reductions in cutaneous blood flow.
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- Gourav Banerjee
- Centre for Pain Research, School of Clinical and Applied Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Pain Research, School of Clinical and Applied Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Effect of Kinesio Taping on the Walking Ability of Patients with Foot Drop after Stroke. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:2459852. [PMID: 31223327 PMCID: PMC6541939 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2459852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of kinesio taping on the walking ability in patients with foot drop after stroke. Methods Sixty patients were randomly divided into the experimental group (with kinesio taping) and the control group (without kinesio taping). The 10-Meter Walking Test (10MWT), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), stride length, stance phase, swing phase, and foot rotation of the involved side were measured with the German ZEBRIS gait running platform analysis system and were used to evaluate and compare the immediate effects of kinesio taping. All the measurements were made in duplicate for each patient. Results The demographic variables of patients in both groups were comparable before the treatment (p>0.05). After kinesio taping treatment, significant improvement was found in the 10MWT and the TUGT for patients in the experimental group (p<0.05). There were significant differences in the 10MWT and TUGT between the experimental and control groups after treatment (p<0.05). In terms of gait, we found significant improvement in stride length (p<0.001), stance phase (p<0.001), swing phase (p<0.001), and foot rotation (p<0.001) of the involved side in experimental group after treatment compared with those before treatment. Further, the functional outcomes and gait ability were significantly improved in the experimental group after treatment (p<0.05), compared to the control group. Conclusion Kinesio taping can immediately improve the walking function of patients with foot drop after stroke.
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Yam ML, Yang Z, Zee BCY, Chong KC. Effects of Kinesio tape on lower limb muscle strength, hop test, and vertical jump performances: a meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:212. [PMID: 31088546 PMCID: PMC6518687 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2564-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To date, published systematic reviews concerning the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on muscle strength have not analysed facilitatory and inhibitory applications separately. As a result, their results could be substantially affected by clinical heterogeneity. This meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using a facilitatory application of KT for lower limb muscle strength and functional performance (distance in a single-leg hop and vertical jump height) in individuals without disabilities and in those with musculoskeletal conditions (muscle fatigue, chronic musculoskeletal diseases, and post-operative orthopaedic conditions). METHODS Searches were conducted on six major electronic databases. Randomised controlled trials that used facilitatory KT were included. Standardised mean differences (SMDs) were calculated and random-effects models were used for analysis. RESULTS Thirty-seven randomised controlled trials were included. KT was superior to controls for improving lower limb muscle strength in individuals with muscle fatigue (short-term effect, pooled SMD = 0.53, 95% CI = 0.09 to 0.96; long-term effect, pooled SMD = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.12 to 1.11) and in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal diseases (pooled SMD = 1.24, 95% CI = 0.33 to 2.16) with large effect sizes. The use of KT in populations without disabilities was not supported. There is insufficient evidence for the effect of KT on functional performance in individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. CONCLUSIONS Contrary to prior research, the existing evidence shows that KT can improve lower limb muscle strength in individuals with muscle fatigue and chronic musculoskeletal diseases. The effect sizes produced in this meta-analysis show that KT may be superior to some existing treatments for these conditions. In addition, this study suggests that practitioners may wish to avoid the use of KT in individuals without disabilities. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration number CRD42017075490 , registered on 21 November 2017.
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- Ming Lok Yam
- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Jockey Club School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Jockey Club School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Jockey Club School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Jockey Club School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China. .,Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China.
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Effects of Rigid and Kinesio Taping on Shoulder Rotation Motions, Posterior Shoulder Tightness, and Posture in Overhead Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 28:256-265. [DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Context:Alterations in posture and motion patterns are thought to play a role in developing shoulder injuries in overhead athletes. Taping is widely used in the sporting population, but there are limited empirical data regarding its effectiveness.Objectives:To determine and compare the effects of rigid and kinesio taping on shoulder rotation motions, posterior shoulder tightness (PST), and posture in overhead athletes.Design:Randomized controlled trial.Setting:Athletic training rooms.Participants:Eighty-six asymptomatic elite overhead athletes.Interventions:Participants were randomly divided into 4 groups: rigid taping group (RTG) that underwent therapeutic rigid taping, kinesio taping group (KTG) that underwent therapeutic kinesio taping, placebo group that underwent placebo kinesio taping (shoulder and scapular region taping for taping groups), and control group (no taping).Main Outcome Measures:Shoulder rotation motions, PST, and head and shoulder posture were evaluated at baseline, immediately after application and 60 to 72 hours after application for all groups.Results:Glenohumeral internal rotation increased immediately (P < .001) and at 60 to 72 hours after application in the KTG (P = .01), whereas it decreased immediately after application in the RTG (P < .001). Immediately after application, total rotation range of motion increased in the KTG (P =.02) and decreased in the RTG (P < .001), and there was a difference between groups (P = .02). Immediately after application, PST increased in the RTG (P < .001); after 60 to 72 hours, it decreased in the KTG (P = .04) and increased in the RTG (P = .01). Posture outcomes did not change significantly (P > .05).Conclusions:Kinesio taping may improve and rigid taping may worsen glenohumeral internal rotation and PST in overhead athletes. For increasing total rotation range of motion, kinesio taping is superior to rigid taping. Taping did not affect posture. Short-term kinesio taping in overhead athletes may be useful to improve glenohumeral internal rotation, total rotation range of motion, and PST.
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Marquetti MDGK, Chi A, Siqueira CF, Santos IF. Evaluation of Taping in the Lymphatic System through Lymphoscintigraphy of Upper and Lower Limbs: A Case Study. Health (London) 2019. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2019.115045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Recruitment Order During a Vertical Jump: A Pilot Study. J Sport Rehabil 2018; 27:319-326. [PMID: 28513281 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Kinesio taping is commonly used in sports and rehabilitation settings with the aim of prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. However, limited evidence exists regarding the effects of 24 and 72 hours of kinesio taping on trunk and lower limb neuromuscular and kinetic performance during a vertical jump. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to analyze the short-term effects of kinesio taping on height and ground reaction force during a vertical jump, in addition to trunk and lower limb muscle latency and recruitment order. DESIGN Single-group pretest-posttest. SETTING University laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Twelve male athletes from different sports (track and field, basketball, and soccer). INTERVENTIONS They completed a single squat and countermovement jump at basal time (no kinesio taping), 24, and 72 hours of kinesio taping application on the gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, rectus femoris, gastrocnemius medialis, and longissimus. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Muscle onset latencies were assessed by electromyography during a squat and countermovement jump, in addition to measurements of the jump height and normalized ground reaction force. RESULTS The kinesio taping had no effect after 24 hours on either the countermovement or squat jump. However, at 72 hours, the kinesio taping increased the jump height (P = .02; d = 0.36) and normalized ground reaction force (P = .001; d = 0.45) during the countermovement jump. In addition, 72-hour kinesio taping reduced longissimus onset latency (P = .03; d = 1.34) and improved muscle recruitment order during a countermovement jump. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that kinesio taping may improve neuromuscular and kinetic performance during a countermovement jump only after 72 hours of application on healthy and uninjured male athletes. However, no changes were observed on a squat jump. Future studies should incorporate a control group to verify kinesio taping's effects and its influence on injured athletes.
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Mak DNT, Au IPH, Chan M, Chan ZYS, An WW, Zhang JH, Draper D, Cheung RTH. Placebo effect of facilitatory Kinesio tape on muscle activity and muscle strength. Physiother Theory Pract 2018; 35:157-162. [PMID: 29461139 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1441936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Kinesio tape (KT) is claimed to be able to facilitate muscle activation and promote muscle strength. Previous studies have proposed that placebo effect could be a major attributing factor. This study sought to compare the effects of facilitatory KT on muscle activity and performance between regular KT-users and non-users. METHODS Sixty participants, including 27 regular KT-users and 33 non-users, performed maximal grip assessment with and without facilitatory KT, which was applied to their wrist extensor muscles of the dominant forearm from the direction of origin to insertion at 75% of its maximal tension. Within-subject comparisons of normalized root mean square of the wrist extensors electromyographic activity, maximal grip strength, and perceived performance were conducted. RESULTS KT-users showed an increase in grip strength with application of facilitatory KT, when compared to tapeless condition (p = 0.030, Cohen's d = 0.16). Non-users demonstrated similar grip strength with and with KT application (p = 0.232). No significant differences were found in the muscle activity (p > 0.198) and perceived performance (p > 0.400) in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Facilitatory KT promotes maximal grip strength only among regular KT users, but its effect is trivial. Interestingly, such effect is not related to any electrophysiological change in the KT applying muscle, which may indicate an indirect working mechanism leading to the increased grip strength.
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- Dominic Ngo-Tung Mak
- a Faculty of Medicine , Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , Hong Kong , China
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- b Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences , Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Hong Kong , China
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- b Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences , Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Hong Kong , China
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- b Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences , Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Hong Kong , China
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- c Department of Biomedical Engineering , Boston University , Boston , MA , USA
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- b Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences , Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Hong Kong , China
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- d Department of Exercise Sciences , Brigham Young University , Provo , Utah , USA
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- b Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences , Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom , Hong Kong , China
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de Oliveira FCL, Pairot de Fontenay B, Bouyer LJ, Desmeules F, Roy JS. Effects of kinesiotaping added to a rehabilitation programme for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy: protocol for a single-blind, randomised controlled trial addressing symptoms, functional limitations and underlying deficits. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e017951. [PMID: 28947462 PMCID: PMC5623568 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCTe) is the most frequent cause of shoulder pain, resulting in considerable losses to society and public resources. Muscle imbalance and inadequate sensorimotor control are deficits often associated with RCTe. Kinesiotaping (KT) is widely used by clinicians for rehabilitation of RCTe. While previous studies have examined the immediate effects of KT on shoulder injuries or the effects of KT as an isolated method of treatment, no published study has addressed its mid-term and long-term effects when combined with a rehabilitation programme for patients with RCTe. The primary objective of this randomised controlled trial (RCT) will be to assess the efficacy of therapeutic KT, added to a rehabilitation programme, in reducing pain and disabilities in individuals with RCTe. Secondary objectives will look at the effects of KT on the underlying factors involved in shoulder control, such as muscular activity, acromiohumeral distance (AHD) and range of motion (ROM). METHODS AND ANALYSIS A single-blind RCT will be conducted. Fifty-two participants, randomly allocated to one of two groups (KT or no-KT), will take part in a 6-week rehabilitation programme. The KT group will receive KT added to the rehabilitation programme, whereas the no-KT group will receive only the rehabilitation programme. Measurements will be taken at baseline, week 3, week 6, week 12 and 6 months. Primary outcomes will be symptoms and functional limitations assessed by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire. Secondary outcomes will include shoulder ROM, AHD at rest and at 60° of abduction, and muscle activation during arm elevation. The added effects of KT will be assessed through a two-way analysis of variance for repeated measures. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Quebec Rehabilitation Institute of the Centre Integrated University Health and Social Services. Results will be disseminated through international publications in peer-reviewed journals, in addition to international conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Protocol was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02881021) on 25 August 2016. The WHO Trial Registration Data Set can also be found as an online supplementary file.
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- Fábio Carlos Lucas de Oliveira
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS), CIUSSS-CN, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS), CIUSSS-CN, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS), CIUSSS-CN, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- Orthopaedic Clinical Research Unit, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Center, University of Montreal Affiliated Research Center, Montreal, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Rehabilitation, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS), CIUSSS-CN, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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Mattos LHL, Yamada ALM, dos Santos VH, Hussni CA, Rodrigues CA, Watanabe MJ, Alves ALG. Treatment With Therapeutic Bandages to Control Equine Postarthroscopic Tibio-Patellofemoral Swelling. J Equine Vet Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Imperatori A, Grande A, Castiglioni M, Gasperini L, Faini A, Spampatti S, Nardecchia E, Terzaghi L, Dominioni L, Rotolo N. Chest pain control with kinesiology taping after lobectomy for lung cancer: initial results of a randomized placebo-controlled study. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2016; 23:223-230. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivw110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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Lin CL, Wu WT, Chang KV, Lin HY, Chou LW. Application of Kinesio Taping method for newborn swallowing difficultly: A case report and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e4458. [PMID: 27495080 PMCID: PMC4979834 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Preterm infants are at an increased risk of sucking problems, swallowing difficulty, and poor nourishment. During the neonatal period, the neurobehavioral organization of a preterm baby is poor compared with that of appropriate gestational age infants. Kinesio Taping has been widely used for edema control, joint protection, and proprioception training. With the help of augmentation of the sensory input for muscle facilitation and inhibition through tapping, the coordination of the target muscle groups can be improved. Until now, no research is available on the use of Kinesio Taping for the swallowing difficulty of infant. METHODS We reported a preterm infant suffering from brain edema at birth and swallowing difficultly until 40 weeks. The swallowing reflex was delayed. Moreover, lip closure and rooting reflex combined with the dysfunction grade of jaw movement were poor. We performed KT methods on the baby under the theory of the direction of the tape for facilitate or inhibit the muscle. RESULT After the Kinesio Taping treatment, the sucking function was improved with good lip closure.One week later, the baby was discharged without the use of an oral gastric tube. CONCLUSION Kinesio Taping contributed significantly to the improvement of impaired sucking and swallowing and could be implemented as a regular rehabilitative approach for infants suffering from these difficulties.
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- Chien-Lin Lin
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital
- School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Community and Geriatric Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Community and Geriatric Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch
- National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei
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- Department of Medical Education, China Medical University Hospital
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Correspondence: Li-Wei Chou, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, No. 2 Yuh-Der Road, Taichung 40447, Taiwan (e-mail: )
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Wageck B, Nunes GS, Bohlen NB, Santos GM, de Noronha M. Kinesio Taping does not improve the symptoms or function of older people with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised trial. J Physiother 2016; 62:153-8. [PMID: 27320828 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2016.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2015] [Revised: 02/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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QUESTION Does Kinesio Taping reduce pain and swelling, and increase muscle strength, function and knee-related health status in older people with knee osteoarthritis? DESIGN Randomised, controlled trial with concealed allocation, intention-to-treat analysis and blinded assessment. PARTICIPANTS Seventy-six older people with knee osteoarthritis. INTERVENTION The experimental group received three simultaneous Kinesio Taping techniques to treat pain, strength and swelling. The control group received sham taping. All participants kept the taping on for 4 days. OUTCOME MEASURES The outcomes were: concentric muscle strength of knee extensors and flexors, measured by isokinetic dynamometry with an angular velocity of 60 deg/second normalised for body mass [(Nm/kg) x 100 (%)]; pressure pain threshold via digital pressure algometry (kgf/cm(2)); lower-limb swelling via volumetry (l) and perimetry (cm); physical function via the Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale (0 = worst to 100=best); and knee-related health status via the Western Ontario and McMaster (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index (0=best to 96=worst). Outcomes were measured at Day 4 (end of the taping period) and Day 19 (follow-up) after the start of the treatment. RESULTS At Day 4, there were no significant between-group differences for knee extensor muscle strength (MD -1%, 95% CI -7 to 5), knee flexor muscle strength (MD 2%, 95% CI -3 to 7), the pressure pain threshold at any measured point, volumetry (MD 0.05 L, 95% CI -0.01 to 0.11), perimetry at any measured point, Lysholm score (MD -4 points, 95% CI -9 to 2), or WOMAC score (MD -2 points, 95% CI -8 to 4). The lack of significant between-group difference was also seen at the follow-up assessment on Day 19. CONCLUSION The Kinesio Taping techniques investigated in this study provided no beneficial effects for older people with knee osteoarthritis on any of the assessed outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials, RBR-36r3t5. [Wageck B, Nunes GS, Bohlen NB, Santos GM, de Noronha M (2016) Kinesio Taping does not improve the symptoms or function of older people with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised trial.Journal of Physiotherapy62: 153-158].
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- Bruna Wageck
- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Community and Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
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Vercelli S, Colombo C, Tolosa F, Moriondo A, Bravini E, Ferriero G, Francesco S. The effects of kinesio taping on the color intensity of superficial skin hematomas: A pilot study. Phys Ther Sport 2016; 23:156-161. [PMID: 27665391 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2015] [Revised: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze the effects of kinesio taping (KT) -applied with three different strains that induced or not the formation of skin creases (called convolutions)- on color intensity of post-surgical superficial hematomas. DESIGN Single-blind paired study. SETTING Rehabilitation clinic. PARTICIPANTS A convenience sample of 13 inpatients with post-surgical superficial hematomas. INTERVENTIONS The tape was applied for 24 consecutive hours. Three tails of KT were randomly applied with different degrees of strain: none (SN); light (SL); and full longitudinal stretch (SF). We expected to obtain correct formation of convolutions with SL, some convolutions with SN, and no convolutions with SF. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The change in color intensity of hematomas, measured by means of polar coordinates CIE L*a*b* using a validated and standardized digital images system. RESULTS Applying KT to hematomas did not significantly change the color intensity in the central area under the tape (p > 0.05). There was a significant treatment effect (p < 0.05) under the edges of the tape, independently of the formation of convolutions (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The changes observed along the edges of the tape could be related to the formation of a pressure gradient between the KT and the adjacent area, but were not dependent on the formation of skin convolutions.
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- Stefano Vercelli
- Unit of Occupational Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, Salvatore Maugeri Foundation - IRCCS, Veruno (NO), Italy.
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- Department of Surgical and Morphological Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- School in Advanced Sciences and Technology in Rehabilitation Medicine and Sport, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Occupational Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, Salvatore Maugeri Foundation - IRCCS, Veruno (NO), Italy
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- Unit of Occupational Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, Salvatore Maugeri Foundation - IRCCS, Veruno (NO), Italy
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Kinesio taping of the deltoid does not reduce fatigue induced deficits in shoulder joint position sense. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2015; 30:903-7. [PMID: 26305054 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Revised: 07/02/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Muscle fatigue is known to decrease shoulder proprioceptive acuity, potentially contributing to injuries. It has been suggested that Kinesio taping can improve proprioception. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Kinesio taping on shoulder joint position sense after muscle fatigue. METHODS Twenty-four healthy subjects were evaluated in a randomized, crossover, single-blind study design. Shoulder joint position sense was assessed during active repositioning tests at the target angles of 50°, 70° and 90° of arm elevation in scapular plane, in three sessions: control (no taping), Kinesio taping (Kinesio taping applied over the deltoid muscle with tension) and sham (Kinesio taping applied over deltoid without tension). Joint position sense was assessed three times: before taping; following taping application or rest, in the control session; and following a fatigue protocol. The constant error (repositioned angle-target angle) was considered for statistical analysis, using a 3-way repeated-measure ANOVA (within subject factors: taping, time and target angle). FINDINGS There was no interaction or main effect involving taping. An interaction between time and angle was found and the simple effect showed that the constant error increased following fatigue at 70° and 90°, but not at 50°. INTERPRETATION The results of this study does not support the use of Kinesio taping applied over the deltoid muscle for compensating or preventing shoulder joint position sense deficits caused by muscle fatigue of shoulder abductors.
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Nunes GS, de Noronha M, Vargas VZ, Wageck B, Haupenthal DPDS, Luz CMD. How strong are the physiological theories on which Kinesio Taping is based? J Physiother 2015; 61:231-2. [PMID: 26365264 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2015.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2015] [Accepted: 06/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Guilherme S Nunes
- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil; Department of Community and Allied Health, La Trobe University, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil; Department of Physiology, São Paulo Federal University, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil
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The Kinesio Taping Method for Myofascial Pain Control. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:950519. [PMID: 26185522 PMCID: PMC4491400 DOI: 10.1155/2015/950519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2015] [Revised: 04/02/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Many people continue suffering from myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) defined as a regional pain syndrome characterized by muscle pain caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) clinically. Muscle spasm and block of blood circulation can be noticed in the taut bands. In the MTrP region, nociceptors can be sensitized by the peripheral inflammatory factors and contracture of fascia can also be induced. Traditional treatments of MPS include stretching therapy, thermal treatment, electrical stimulation, massage, manipulation, trigger points injection, acupuncture, and medicine. However, the pain syndrome may not be relieved even under multiple therapies. Recently, the Kinesio Taping (KT) method is popularly used in sports injuries, postoperative complications, and various pain problems, but little research is focused on MPS with KT method. In this paper, we review the research studies on the application to KT in treating MPS and other related issues. It appears that the KT application can elevate the subcutaneous space and then increase the blood circulation and lymph fluid drainage to reduce the chemical factors around the MTrP region. Therefore, it is suggested that KT method can be used as a regular treatment or added to the previous treatment for myofascial pain.
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Nunes GS, Vargas VZ, Wageck B, Hauphental DPDS, da Luz CM, de Noronha M. Kinesio Taping does not decrease swelling in acute, lateral ankle sprain of athletes: a randomised trial. J Physiother 2015; 61:28-33. [PMID: 25499648 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2014.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2014] [Revised: 07/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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QUESTION Does Kinesio Taping reduce swelling in athletes who have suffered an acute, lateral ankle sprain? DESIGN Randomised controlled trial with concealed allocation, intention-to-treat analysis and blinded assessment. PARTICIPANTS Thirty-six athletes who participated regularly in one of seven different sports modalities and suffered an acute ankle sprain. INTERVENTION The experimental group received Kinesio Taping application for 3 days, which was designed to treat swelling. The control group received an inert Kinesio Taping application. OUTCOME MEASURES For the comparison between groups, the swelling was measured via volumetry, perimetry, relative volumetry and two analyses of the difference in volume and perimetry between ankles of each participant. Data were collected immediately after the 3 days of intervention and at follow-up, which was 15 days post intervention. RESULTS At 3 days after intervention, there were no differences between groups for swelling in volumetry (MD -2 ml, 95% CI -28 to 32); perimetry (MD 0.2 cm, 95% CI -0.6 to 1.0); relative volumetry (MD 0.0 cm, 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1); and the other analyses. At day 15 follow-up, there were no significant between-group differences in outcomes. CONCLUSION The application of Kinesio Taping, with the aim of stimulating the lymphatic system, is ineffective in decreasing acute swelling after an ankle sprain in athletes. TRIAL REGISTRATION Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials, RBR-32sctf.
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- Guilherme S Nunes
- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Center of Health and Sport Sciences, Santa Catarina State University, Brazil; La Trobe University, Rural Health School, Bendigo, VIC, Australia
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Aguilar-Ferrándiz ME, Moreno-Lorenzo C, Matarán-Peñarrocha GA, García-Muro F, García-Ríos MC, Castro-Sánchez AM. Effect of a Mixed Kinesio Taping–Compression Technique on Quality of Life and Clinical and Gait Parameters in Postmenopausal Women With Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2014; 95:1229-39. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2014] [Revised: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 03/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Aguilar-Ferrándiz ME, Castro-Sánchez AM, Matarán-Peñarrocha GA, García-Muro F, Serge T, Moreno-Lorenzo C. Effects of Kinesio Taping on Venous Symptoms, Bioelectrical Activity of the Gastrocnemius Muscle, Range of Ankle Motion, and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women With Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2013; 94:2315-2328. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2013.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2013] [Revised: 05/07/2013] [Accepted: 05/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Effect of Kinesiology Taping on breast cancer-related lymphedema: a randomized single-blind controlled pilot study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:767106. [PMID: 24377096 PMCID: PMC3860093 DOI: 10.1155/2013/767106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2013] [Accepted: 11/08/2013] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of Kinesiology Taping (KT) for treating breast cancer-related lymphedema. Sixty-five women with unilateral stage II and III lymphedema were randomly grouped into the KT group (K-tapes, n = 20), the Quasi KT group (quasi K-tapes, n = 22), or the MCT group (multilayered compression therapy group, n = 23). Skin care, 45 min pneumatic compression therapy, 1 h manual lymphatic drainage, and application of K-tape/Quasi K-tapes/multilayered short-stretch bandages were given every treatment session, 3 times per week for 1 month. Patient evaluation items included limb size and percentage edema. Comparing the changes in K-tapes with quasi K-tapes changes, there were no significant differences (P > 0.05). The edema reduction of multilayered bandages was much better than in results observed in taping groups. The KT appeared to be ineffective at secondary lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. The single-blind, controlled pilot study results suggest that K-tape could not replace the bandage, and at this moment it must not be an alternative choice for the breast cancer-related lymphedema patient. The trial is registered with ACTRN12613001173785.
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