Sticking to the facts: A systematic review of the effects of therapeutic tape in lateral epicondylalgia

George, Caitlin E.; Heales, Luke; Stanton, Robert; Wintour, Sally-Anne; Kean, Crystal O.

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.08.011

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“…There was one SR of taping for lateral epicondylalgia (Appendix 1 File: Appendix 1E) with an AMSTAR rating of 9 [129]. There were seven RCTs studying the effects of taping for conditions of the elbow, humeroulnar joint, humeroradial joint or proximal radioulnar joint (Appendix 2 File: Appendix 2E) with PEDros score that ranged from 3 to 7.…”

Section: Elbowmentioning

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

Cupler

Alrwaily

Polakowski³

et al. 2020

Chiropr Man Therap

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

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Section: Elbowmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Cupler

Alrwaily

Polakowski³

et al. 2020

Chiropr Man Therap

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“…LE commonly affects the middle age (40-54 years) population, and affects women and men in equal proportion. The dominant upper limb is more frequently affected [5]. Difficult or repetitive movements of the wrist or forearm and firm hand grips at a ≥ 45° forearm pronation have been reported as risk factors for LE [6].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The efficacy of kinesio taping versus forearm-band therapy in treating lateral epicondylitis: A prospective, single-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial

Karlıbel¹,

Aksoy²

2022

Journal of Surgery and Medicine

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Background/Aim: The treatment of lateral epicondylitis (LE) is generally conservative, but evidence for its effects is insufficient. Although Kinesio Tape (KT) and forearm bandages (FB) are applied in the treatment of LE, the results regarding the effectiveness of these two treatment methods are controversial. Moreover, to our knowledge, no study compared these two methods with each other. Our aim was to investigate the effects of Kinesio Tape (KT) and forearm bandages (FB) on pain, tenderness, grip strength, function and quality of life and to compare these two methods. Methods: This study included 62 patients with LE diagnosis, between ages of 20 and 65. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups, representing KT (Group 1 = 31) and FB (Group 2 = 31), respectively. LE exercises were assigned as home programmes to both groups. Pain (VAS), the pressure pain thresholds (PPT), handgrip strength (HGS), the patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE), and the 'Short Form-12' evaluation parameters were used. Patients were evaluated at the beginning, third and sixth weeks. Results: Significant difference was not observed between two groups in terms of demographic data and baseline evaluation parameters (P>0.05). In group 1, a significant improvement was observed across all evaluation parameters at both the third and sixth weeks, except the PPT at the sixth week (P<0.05). Meanwhile, in group 2, a significant improvement was observed across all evaluation parameters except the PPT at the third week and the SF-12 mental component at the third and sixth weeks (P<0.05). No significant difference in evaluation-parameter scores was observed between the two groups at the third and sixth weeks (P>0.05) Conclusion: The KT and FB treatments significantly improve LE patients' pain, handgrip strength, functions and quality of life. Moreover, neither method is superior to the other in this regard.

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“…It has been suggested that Kinesio taping (KT) supports weak muscles, corrects joint arrangement, increases blood and lymph circulation, provides proprioceptive input, and reduces pain and muscle spasm [16][17][18][19][20]. In a systematic review published on LE, it was reported that the effects of KT on pain and function in the short term were unclear [21].…”

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Comparison of the clinical and sonographic effects of ultrasound therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and Kinesio taping in lateral epicondylitis

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Comparison of the clinical and sonographic effects of ultrasound therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy and kinesio taping in lateral epicondylitis Abstract Background/aim: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and sonographic effects of the ultrasound (US) therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), and Kinesio taping (KT) in the lateral epicondylitis (LE). Materials and methods: A total of 40 patients with LE were included in the present study. The patients were randomly assigned to three treatment groups: US (n = 13), ESWT (n = 14), and KT (n = 13) groups. Results: The visual analog scale (VAS) scores significantly decreased in all groups (p < 0.05). Grip strength significantly increased after eight weeks in only the KT group (p < 0.05). The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Scale (PRTEE) scores significantly decreased after two weeks and after eight weeks in the US and ESWT groups and after eight weeks in the KT group (p < 0.05). The common extensor tendon (CET) thicknesses significantly decreased after eight weeks in only the ESWT group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The US therapy, KT, and ESWT are effective in reducing pain and improving functionality. However, none of these treatment methods were found to be superior to the others in reducing the pain and improving functionality.

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Sticking to the facts: A systematic review of the effects of therapeutic tape in lateral epicondylalgia

Cited by 20 publications

References 60 publications

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

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

The efficacy of kinesio taping versus forearm-band therapy in treating lateral epicondylitis: A prospective, single-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial

Comparison of the clinical and sonographic effects of ultrasound therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and Kinesio taping in lateral epicondylitis

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