Kinesio Taping effects with different directions and tensions on strength and range of movement of the knee: a randomized controlled trial

Lemos, Thiago Vilela; Júnior, José Roberto de Souza; Santos, Maikon Gleibyson Rodrigues dos; Rosa, Marlon Maia Noronha; Silva, Luiz Guilherme Cardoso da; Matheus, João Paulo Chieregato

doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.04.001

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“…We found 29.28 improvements after 72 hr of kinseiotaping application with a large effect size, although we only found a 15-unit improvement after 1 hr since beginning the intervention, this suggests that to maximize the taping effects on pain the intervention may need to be applied for a longer duration. Previous reports showed that KT improves flexion range of motion of the knee joint (Aydoğdu et al, 2017; Cho et al, 2015; Lemos et al, 2018; Mutlu et al, 2017; Wageck et al, 2016), which is inconsistent with our findings. Our results demonstrated 23.286° increase in knee flexion active ROM after 72 hr of the intervention with a large effect size; therefore these improvements can be considered clinically important since the MDC for knee flexion consider is 7.9° (Mehta et al, 2017).…”

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Effects of kinesiotape on pain, range of motion, and functional status in patients with osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Abolhasani¹,

Halabchi²,

Honarpishe³

et al. 2019

J Exerc Rehabil

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This study aimed to determine the effects of kinesiotape (KT) on pain, range of motion, and functional status in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. In this randomized controlled trial, patients with knee osteoarthritis, based on American College of Rheumatology criteria, and Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 3 criteria were selected. Visual analogue scale and active range of motion were the primary outcome measures. Timed Up and Go test and 6-min walk test, were the secondary outcome measures. Evaluation was performed at baseline (T0), after 1 hr (T1), and after 72 hr (T2). We recruited 27 patients with osteoarthritis (age, 57.33± 8.72 years; 63% female; body mass index, 29.7± 4.3 kg/m 2) who were randomly assigned into KT or sham-KT groups. There was a significant group by time interaction for the visual analogue scale (P< 0.001, ŋ 2 = 0.593), active range of motion (flexion) (P< 0.001, ŋ 2 = 0.492), active range of motion (extension) (P< 0.001, ŋ 2 = 0.351), 6-min walk test (P< 0.001, ŋ 2 = 0.568), and Timed Up and Go test (P= 0.026, ŋ 2 = 0.136). Between-group comparisons revealed significant differences between KT and sham-KT in visual analogue scale and Timed Up and Go test in T1 and T2 assessments, with changes in knee flexion (P< 0.002) and extension active range of motion (P< 0.010) and 6-min walk test (P< 0.044) at 72-hr posttreatment. This study showed that, 1 hr of KT is an effective treatment for decreasing pain and improving active range of motion and physical function at a 72-hr follow-up in patients with osteoarthritis.

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Effects of kinesiotape on pain, range of motion, and functional status in patients with osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Abolhasani¹,

Halabchi²,

Honarpishe³

et al. 2019

J Exerc Rehabil

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“…Different KT tensions were not found to have positive effects among healthy individuals for quadriceps strength, 84,85 knee joint range of motion, 85 lower extremity hop test, 84 the gastrocnemius and soleus H-Reflex, 86,87 and EMG activity of the quadriceps and hamstrings during a loaded squat exercise. 88 However, other researchers have reported that KT does facilitate the H-Reflex 89 and shoulder muscle EMG activity 90 among healthy individuals.…”

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Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States

Cheatham

Baker

Abdenour³

2021

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

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BackgroundThe existing body of kinesiology tape (KT) research reveals inconsistent results which challenges the efficacy of the intervention. Understanding professional beliefs and KT clinical application might provide insight for future research and development of evidence-based guidelines. PurposeThe purpose of this study was to survey and document the beliefs and clinical application methods of KT among healthcare professionals in the United States. DesignCross-sectional survey study. MethodsA 30-question online survey was emailed to members of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Professionals were also informed through a recruitment post in different private healthcare Facebook groups. ResultsOne thousand and eighty-three respondents completed the survey. Most respondents used KT for post-injury treatment (74%), pain modulation (67%), and neuro-sensory feedback (60%). Most believed that KT stimulates skin mechanoreceptors (77%), improve local circulation (69%), and modulates pain (60%). Some respondents believed KT only created a placebo effect (40%) and use it for such therapeutic purposes (58%). Most used a standard uncut roll (67%) in black (71%) or beige (66%). Most respondents did not use any specialty pre-cut tape (83%), infused tape (99.54%), or a topical analgesic with tape (65%). The most common tape tension lengths used by respondents were 50% tension (47%) and 25% (25%) tension. Patient reported outcomes (80%) were the most common clinical measures. Most respondents provided skin prep (64%) and tape removal (77%) instructions. Some did not provide any skin prep (36%) or tape removal (23%) instruction. The average recommended times to wear KT were two to three days (60%). The maximum times ranged from two to five days (81%). ConclusionThis survey provides insight into how professionals use KT and highlights the gap between research and practice. Future research should address these gaps to better determine evidence-based guidelines.

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“…Previous studies have shown no difference in quadriceps strength, range of motion of knee, and lower limbs function between different stretching tension and application duration in Kinesio taping on knees in healthy individuals. 27,28 To date, no study has specifically evaluated the effect of different stretching tension and durations of Kinesio taping in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. In this study, 7 of the included 15 studies set stretching tension of Kinesio taping from 125% to 140%.…”

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Comparative effects of combined physical therapy with Kinesio taping and physical therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Lin

Lee

et al. 2020

Clin Rehabil

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Objective: To compare therapeutic effects between physical therapy (PT) combined with Kinesio taping (KT) and PT alone in knee osteoarthritis treatment. Data sources: PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Scopus, CNKI, WangFang Data, and Google Scholar were searched until 16 April 2020. Review methods: Randomized controlled trials comparing pain reduction (visual analogue scale and numeric pain rating scale) and functional improvement (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) between PT + KT and PT in knee osteoarthritis treatment were included. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration’s tool. Results: A total of 15 studies with 546 patients were included, and their outcomes for one to six weeks after initial treatments were compared. An overall trend favoring PT + KT over PT alone was indicated by greater pain score reduction (mean difference (MD) = −0.70, 95% confidence interval (CI) = −1.14 to −0.26; P = 0.002) and functional improvement (MD = −5.45, 95% CI = −10.23 to −0.66; P = 0.03) with the former. Significant pain reduction (MD = −0.72, 95% CI = −1.18 to −0.26; P = 0.002) and functional improvement (MD = −6.05, 95% CI = −11.18 to −0.93; P = 0.02) were reported within six weeks after initial treatments. Conclusion: Compared with PT alone, PT combined with KT provided better therapeutic effect regarding pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The additional pain reduction and functional improvement could last at least six weeks after initial treatments.

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Kinesio Taping effects with different directions and tensions on strength and range of movement of the knee: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: NCT02501915 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT025019150).

Cited by 14 publications

References 29 publications

Effects of kinesiotape on pain, range of motion, and functional status in patients with osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Effects of kinesiotape on pain, range of motion, and functional status in patients with osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States

Comparative effects of combined physical therapy with Kinesio taping and physical therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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