Short-term effect of kinesiology taping on temperature distribution at the site of application

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess skin temperature after short-term kinesiology tape application. Seventy-four healthy volunteers with no history of lower back pain participated in the study. Kinesiology tape was applied in the experimental group, and Matopat Classic adhesive tape was applied in the placebo group. Study participants wore the tape for four consecutive days and were then thermographically analyzed for changes in skin temperature. Examination of skin surface temperature distribution revealed a significantly lower temperature (mean decrease, 1.3°C P = .001 area1, 1.5°C P = .001 area2, 1.6 P = .008 area3) immediately after kinesiology tape the removal. One hour after removal of the tape, a statistically significant increase in temperature was observed over all three areas (mean increase, 0.9°C P = .025 area1, 1.0°C P = .0008 area2, 1.0 P = .011 area3). In group 2, there were no statistically significant temperature changes. Based on the findings, we determined that kinesiology taping may affect skin temperature at the site of application.

Short-Term Effect of Different Taping Methods on Local Skin Temperature in Healthy Adults

“…Previous studies have shown that the skin surface temperature is closely related to subcutaneous perfusion and tissue metabolism and that skin infrared thermal radiation may reflect an increase or a decrease in local skin perfusion flow rates (Slomka et al, 2018). In this study, after using two different taping materials, we found the temperature difference at the waist in Kfan was significantly higher than that of no taping, but this was not observed with Afan.…”

“…Only the researcher and participant were permitted to enter. The indoor temperature was adjusted to 24.5 ± 0.5 • C, The indoor humidity was controlled at 40% (Sillero Quintana et al, 2015;Slomka et al, 2018). In addition, we also monitored the indoor atmospheric pressure and body temperature changes of the participants.…”

“…This findings showed that fan-strip of KY had a significant effect on local skin temperature, which is consistent with previous studies. Slomka et al (2018) reported that after taping for 4 days, the skin temperature decreased immediately on removal and then increased significantly. This result indicated that KT had a significant effect on local skin temperature changes.…”

“…More recently, studies have focused on the effect of KT in terms of skin temperature changes in order to seek the evidence of KT promoting circulation from the perspective of skin temperature. Slomka et al (2018) reported that the skin temperature from infrared thermography (IRT) decreased immediately on removal and then increased significantly after I-strip taping continuously for 4 days. Similarly, Windisch et al (2017) found that the skin temperature of the wound site in fan-strip group was higher significantly than in control group after the total knee replacement.…”

Efeito agudo da bandagem elástica no tratamento de cicatrizes de pacientes com sintomas musculoesqueléticos

“…Slomka et al [44] utilizaram um protocolo de estudo com 60 participantes analisando alterações da temperatura local da pele após uso da bandagem elástica em um curto período e, confirmaram uma mudança de temperatura estatisticamente significativa em todas as áreas avaliadas, o que condiz com o presente estudo.…”