The Clinical Efficacy of Kinesio Tape for Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Clinical Trial

Thelen, Mark; Dauber, James A.; Stoneman, Paul D.

doi:10.2519/jospt.2008.2791

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“…In this study no reduction of pain for the KT group compared to the no-KT group was demonstrated. Other studies performed are in agreement with these findings [25,26]. The results of this study show patients scored moderate pain or less in both groups (VAS \ 5) for all measurement times.…”

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Influence of Kinesiologic Tape on Post-operative Swelling After Orthognathic Surgery

Tozzi

Santagata

Sellitto

et al. 2015

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Introduction Orthognathic surgery involves making several osteotomies that lead to varying degrees of post-operative swelling. The use of KT may be beneficial for postoperative treatment after head and neck surgery, accelerating drainage of tissue reaction or haemorrhages. The goal of this study was to find out if the application of KT prevents or improves swelling, pain and trismus after orthognathic surgery, improving patients' postoperative quality of life. Materials and Methods In this double-blinded, randomized, control trial, 24 patients in whom bimaxillary orthognathic surgery was indicated, were included. Before surgery each patient alternatively was randomly included in the study group (treated with K-Taping Ò and corticosteroid) or in the control group (treated with corticosteroid). In the present study a MakerBot Ò Digitizer 3D TM was used to assess accurate volume measurements. All swelling measurements were expressed as total 3-D area of the landmarks (cm 2 ) in T0 pre-operative, T1 fourth day after surgery. Results The differences T0-T1 are highly significant (p \ 0.01) between group 1 or study group (treated with K-taping Ò ) and group 2 (control group). Discussion The use of KT appears promising, because it is simple to carry out, less traumatic, economical, can be performed everywhere in the world, free from side effects on the body. Even when swelling persists, KT gives patients the impression of a minor swelling detracting them from their pain and morbidity. Further studies have to be performed to find out if KT can reduce or replace the need for additional medications such as the use of steroids.

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Influence of Kinesiologic Tape on Post-operative Swelling After Orthognathic Surgery

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Santagata

Sellitto

et al. 2015

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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“…Shoulder taping is believed to help reduce pain and restore normal functionality 58 [Lewis et al, 2005, Thelen et al, 2008. However, its use is mostly based on 59 anecdotal observations [Kase, 2003] and there is little evidence to support the 60 benefits and efficacy of taping [Williams et al, 2012].…”

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“…The locator was used by an experienced observer to obtain a continuous measure of presented in the literature [Ackermann et al, 2002, Hsu et al, 2009 2005, Thelen et al, 2008]. Given that the objective of this study was to investigate 155 whether taping affects scapular kinematics, a taping technique that was specifically 156 developed to correct the scapular position has been employed.…”

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Scapular taping alters kinematics in asymptomatic subjects

Shaheen

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Lee

et al. 2013

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

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“…[3] Sports taping is a muscle facilitation technique widely used in sport and rehabilitation for the prevention of injury and the improvement of muscle function. [10] The kinesio-taping (KT) method, which is becoming increasingly popular, claims to provide support and stability to joints and muscles while at the same time aiding in pain free range of motion. [10] Depending on how the KT is applied to the skin, various benefits were proposed, including alignment of fascia, stimulation according to the position of tape on the skin and the provision of specific sensory stimulation to the tissues in order to assist or limit movement.…”

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“…[10] The kinesio-taping (KT) method, which is becoming increasingly popular, claims to provide support and stability to joints and muscles while at the same time aiding in pain free range of motion. [10] Depending on how the KT is applied to the skin, various benefits were proposed, including alignment of fascia, stimulation according to the position of tape on the skin and the provision of specific sensory stimulation to the tissues in order to assist or limit movement. [10] Smooth muscle exists within the fascia and is innervated by intrafascial nerves enabling the fascia to actively contract.…”

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Gluteus medius kinesio-taping: the effect on torso-pelvic separation, ball flight distance and accuracy during the golf swing

Pearce¹

2016

S. Afr. j. sports med.

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Background. The kinesio-taping method, which is becoming increasingly popular, may provide support and stability to joints and muscles without inhibiting range of motion. Objective. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of kinesio-taping of the gluteus medius muscle on x-factor (torsopelvic separation), ball flight distance and accuracy (smash factor ratio). A specific aim was to determine whether a correlation exists between hip abduction strength and x-factor, ball distance and accuracy. Methods. This study is a one group pretest-posttest quasiexperimental design which took place at a golf facility. Twentynine amateur golfers with handicap of scratch ±2, who were between the ages of 18- and 25-years, participated in this study. Biomechanical outcomes were recorded with and without kinesio-tape applied on the gluteus medius muscle of the trail leg. Biomechanical golf swing analysis with the iClub™ Body Motion System determined the x-factor at the top of the backswing. Ball flight distance and accuracy were measured with FlightScope® and dominant hip abduction strength was measured with the MicroFET Hand-held Dynamometer. Results. Kinesio-tape is effective in improving the relative hip abduction strength (p<0.001), although the effect size was small (Cohen’s d=0.24). With regard to the biomechanical outcome measures, namely x-factor (p=0.28), ball flight distance (p=0.53) and accuracy (p=0.1), there was no significant improvement. Conclusion: Even though the relative hip abduction strength was improved, there was no effect on golf swing biomechanics. This can be explained due to the fact that x-factor, ball flight distance and accuracy are dependent on a combination of body movements to produce the golf swing. Keywords. Golf, X-factor, pelvic stability, taping

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The Clinical Efficacy of Kinesio Tape for Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Clinical Trial

Cited by 453 publications

References 32 publications

Influence of Kinesiologic Tape on Post-operative Swelling After Orthognathic Surgery

Influence of Kinesiologic Tape on Post-operative Swelling After Orthognathic Surgery

Scapular taping alters kinematics in asymptomatic subjects

Gluteus medius kinesio-taping: the effect on torso-pelvic separation, ball flight distance and accuracy during the golf swing

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