Kinesio Taping (CKTP)
Multiple systematic reviews find insufficient evidence over sham taping. CKTP certification widely held. Pain reduction small and short-term.
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Systematic reviews consistently show minimal benefit over sham taping; any pain effect is small and short-term.
Applicable across outpatient ortho, sports, and neuro caseloads; taping applicable to a wide range of conditions.
Tape application billed under procedure codes; standard PT coverage; no CKTP billing premium over standard therapeutic procedure.
2-day KT1/KT2 courses; ~$400-600 total; widely available; one of the most accessible certs.
Widely held and moderately demanded; taping certification commonly listed as preferred in sports and outpatient roles.
Patients like the colorful tape and perceive it as active treatment; expectation effects likely.
Consumers will pay small add-on fees for tape, but it doesn't anchor a cash-pay practice.
Highly commoditized — nearly every athletic trainer and many PTs are familiar with taping.
Saturated; CKTP letters add little defensibility.
Easy to train staff and integrate as an upsell across a practice.
Strong consumer recognition thanks to Olympic exposure.
Cheap, fast, accessible weekend certification.
Commercial brand credential with negligible academic standing.
Modest publication base, largely small studies and reviews.
Marginal — covered briefly in modalities or sports content.
Systematic reviews consistently show small to negligible clinical effects.
Never required or preferred for faculty roles.
Cheap and quick but with minimal academic payoff.
- 01Kinesio Taping in spinal cord injury rehabilitation: A scoping reviewT. Dandinoğlu; E. Kaya · J Spinal Cord Med2026Systematic reviewdoi:10.1080/10790268.2026.2626116
- 02The efficacy of Kinesio taping combined with exercise therapy on patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysisP. Gao; Z. Yan; F. Tang; J. Zhang; Q. Zhang; X. Li · Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2026Meta-analysisdoi:10.1177/10538127251389495
- 03Effects of combined kinesiology taping and proprioceptive training on balance and proprioception in athletes with chronic ankle instability: A randomized controlled trialP. Harry-Leite; M. Paquete; G. Araújo; D. Oliveira; J. A. Fraiz; F. Ribeiro · Physical Therapy in Sport2026RCTdoi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.12.005
- 04Extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus Kinesio taping in treating musculoskeletal disorders: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysisM. Hesham Sallam; M. Shafiek Mustafa Saleh; H. Samy; M. Mohamed Sayed; H. Hesham Elkhodary; M. Ismail Hassan; E. Mohamed Mosaid; M. Jalal Abdelrahman; E. Mohamed Abdelwahab; A. Fouad Elshafey; A. Gomaa Mohamed; Y. Ahmed Baioumy; F. Tarek Hamouda; B. Awad AlHarthy; A. Ibrahim Abdelhamed · Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2026Meta-analysisdoi:10.1177/10538127251384096
- 05Effects of Taping on Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled TrialsS. Mohamadi; S. Boozari; V. Delshad; M. Esmaeeli · Physical Treatments: Specific Physical Therapy Journal2026Systematic reviewdoi:10.32598/ptj.16.1.473.2
- 06McConnell Taping Versus Kinesiologic Taping to Decrease Pain and Increase Function in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review with Clinical ApplicationsC. Parker; J. Petraglia; M. McClatchy; C. Nguyen; V. Polansky; O. Hassanein; L. T. Hoglund · Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice2026Systematic reviewPMID 190861705
- 07Effect of class IV LASER therapy along with Low-dye kinesio-taping technique or plantar fascia stretching on pain, pain pressure threshold, and disability in individuals with plantar fasciitis: Double-blinded randomized clinical trialS. Yadav; S. Sharma; S. S. Thakur; S. Pattnaik · Lasers Med Sci2026RCTdoi:10.1007/s10103-025-04778-0
- 08The effectiveness of kinesiotaping in treating chronic lateral epicondylitis: a randomized, sham-controlled, single-blind studyH. E. Akkurt; R. Yilmaz; F. S. Suna; S. Karpuz; H. Yilmaz · J Orthop Surg Res2025RCTdoi:10.1186/s13018-025-05658-7
- 09Effects of kinesiotaping on proprioception, pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with cervical spondylosis: a randomized controlled trialS. Aksungur; T. Ozsoy-Unubol; G. Yalcin; S. Vardar; Y. Bahar- Ozdemir; M. A. Yavuzdemir; E. Ata · Taylor & Francis Ltd2025RCTdoi:1587-1601
- 10Effectiveness of Kinesio taping without physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsA. Y. Aldalati; A. M. Hussein; B. M. Hammadeh; B. Alrabadi; M. Albliwi; M. Abuassi · Rheumatol Int2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.1007/s00296-025-05853-z
- 11Efficacy of ankle Kinesio taping on balance and functional performance in obese female collegiate students: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trialN. M. Allam; H. M. Eladl; D. M. A. Elsherbini; M. Abulfaraj; M. E. Almadani; A. Megahed Ibrahim; M. El-Sherbiny; M. A. Eladl; N. Nosseir; R. Jamjoom · Front Public Health2025RCTdoi:10.3389/fpubh.2025.1631757
- 12Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Strength in Female Futsal Players: A Longitudinal Pilot Randomized Controlled TrialN. A. Alshehri; S. A. Alshehri; A. M. Abdelsalam; N. M. I. M. Gouda; A. M. Alshehri; A. A. Alrasheed; J. S. Almutairi; D. S. Almunif; K. F. Alsadhan · Healthcare (2227-9032)2025RCTdoi:10.3390/healthcare13233035
- 13Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping on Pain and Functionality in Patients With Cervical Spine SurgeryM. Amir Rashedi Bonab; T. Kuru Colak; I. Yeldan; D. Konya; Z. O. Toktaş · Eur J Pain2025Otherdoi:10.1002/ejp.70049
- 14An evidence-based comparison of rehabilitation strategies for diastasis recti abdominis in postpartum women: a systematic review and network meta-analysisN. Bigdeli; A. Yalfani; A. Doosti-Irani; A. Qodrati · Sci Rep2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.1038/s41598-025-22574-2
- 15Effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave and kinesio taping on pain, quality of life, hand function and ultrasonographic measurement of median nerve cross-sectional area in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a single-blind randomized controlled trialN. Bilicier; S. Çiftci İnceoğlu; A. Ayyıldız; E. E. İş; B. Kuran · Ir J Med Sci2025RCTdoi:10.1007/s11845-025-04084-2
- 16The Effects of Kinesio Tape on Acute Ankle Sprain: A Systematic ReviewG. Bocchino; D. Grassa; A. Bove; M. Salvini; R. Kaplan; E. Di Gialleonardo; F. Forconi; G. Maccauro; R. Vitiello · J Clin Med2025Systematic reviewdoi:10.3390/jcm14051440
- 17The Role of Taping in Early Recovery After Abdominoplasty: A Comprehensive Review and Proposal of a Standardized ProtocolA. Bruno; T. Vigliano; R. Foti · Aesthetic Plast Surg2025Study protocoldoi:10.1007/s00266-025-05057-7
- 18Efficacy of Kinesio Taping in Reducing Pain in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta‐AnalysisW. N. Chan; F. Ye; M. H. Ho; J. J. Lee · Nursing & Health Sciences2025Systematic reviewdoi:10.1111/nhs.70236
- 19A Scoping Review on the Effects of Kinesio Taping on Oropharyngeal Function Related to Swallowing and FeedingZ. Gholami; M. Poorjavad; R. Nouri · Dysphagia2025Systematic reviewdoi:10.1007/s00455-024-10739-6
- 20The effect of patellar taping combined with isometric strength training on pain, muscle strength, and functional performance in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized comparative studyS. Hasan · PeerJ2025RCTdoi:10.7717/peerj.19381
- 21Comparison of kinesiotape, counterforce brace, and corticosteroid injection in patients with tennis elbow: A prospective, randomized, controlled studyS. M. Hoseini; M. Taghipour; R. Jokar; M. Mostafaloo; H. Shirafkan; K. Javanshir · PLoS One2025RCTdoi:10.1371/journal.pone.0328396
- 22Is Kinesiotaping an alternative to static wrist orthosis in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome? A randomized clinical trialD. İnceboy; E. Aytekin; M. Oğuz; B. T. Dede; G. T. Bulut; Y. Pekin Doğan · J Hand Ther2025RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jht.2024.08.002
- 23Efficacy on pain and knee function of Kinesio taping among patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysisH. Jiao; M. Tao; X. Cui · BMC Musculoskelet Disord2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.1186/s12891-025-08627-7
- 24Protocol study on the use of kinesiotaping for postural imbalance in rounded shoulder postureI. D. G. A. Kamayoga; Y. Prasetyo; Widiyanto; A. A. I. A. F. Adyasputri · Fizjoterapia Polska2025Study protocoldoi:10.56984/8ZGA431H2XK
- 25A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Kinesio Taping for Pain Management and Pressure Pain Threshold in Myofascial Pain SyndromeM. Kandeel; M. Marzok; S. Afzal; A. Meligy; M. Mahmoud; I. Albokhadaim; K. M. A. Khodair; S. Alhojaily · Pain Res Manag2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.1155/prm/8881632
- 26The Physical and Psychological Effects of Kinesiotaping in Patients With Chronic Low Back PainN. Karaman Ö; E. Aslan Telci; F. Özden; H. Aydoğmuş · Percept Mot Skills2025Otherdoi:10.1177/00315125251347481
- 27Effect of splinting and kinesiotaping treatments on functional status, sleep quality and median nerve cross-sectional area in carpal tunnel syndrome: A single blind prospective randomized controlled studyS. Karpuz; R. Yilmaz; M. Özkan; İ. Kaya; O. Bulut; K. Erol; H. Yilmaz · J Hand Ther2025RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jht.2024.12.001
- 28Beyond the splint: efficacy and safety of kinesio taping for non-operative management of finger injuriesB. E. Kilinc; H. I. Arikan; O. Gultekin; A. Varol; B. Ondur; Y. Oc · BMC Musculoskelet Disord2025Otherdoi:10.1186/s12891-025-09044-6
- 29Postoperative Rehabilitation After Thyroidectomy: A Scoping Review of Stretching, Manual Therapy, and Kinesio Taping InterventionsK. Krakowska; M. Barczyński; A. Konturek · J Clin Med2025Systematic reviewdoi:10.3390/jcm15010132
- 30Kinesio taping can relieve symptoms and enhance functions in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysisZ. Li; X. Liu; S. He; J. Wu; Z. Zhu; W. Lu · Physiother Theory Pract2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.1080/09593985.2025.2463902
- 31The effect of Kinesio Taping on motor function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsX. Lin; J. Zhang; M. Wu; J. Li; W. Song; L. Zhu · Front Neurol2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1527308
- 32Kinesio Taping does not Enhance Jump Performance and Muscle Activity in Female AthletesY. Makaracı; J. D. Ruiz-Cárdenas; Ö. Pamuk; K. Nas; Z. Demiray; H. Duysak; M. Gruet · International Journal of Sports Medicine2025Otherdoi:10.1055/a-2491-1988
- 33Effects of Therapeutic Taping on Clinical Symptoms of Students with Primary DysmenorrheaS. Malik; H. Riaz; A. Afridi; S. Sheraz; S. Ehsan · J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol2025Otherdoi:10.1016/j.jpag.2025.01.005
- 34EFFECTS OF KINESIO TAPING IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING KNEE OR HIP ARTHROPLASTY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALST. Mei; Y. Shuai; D. Wu; H. Yu · Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (Stiftelsen Rehabiliteringsinformation)2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.2340/jrm.v57.40784
- 35Short-term effects of Kinesiotaping combined with a rehabilitation program for rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: a randomized, assessor-blinded clinical trialT. N. A. Nguyen; N. H. Nguyen; D. K. Vu; L. T. N. Cu · J Man Manip Ther2025RCTdoi:10.1080/10669817.2024.2387913
- 36Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments for Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-AnalysisJ. M. Park; H. J. Park; S. Y. Yoon; Y. W. Kim; J. I. Shin; S. C. Lee · J Clin Med2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.3390/jcm14196913
- 37Effect of Different Physiotherapeutic Interventions in Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsS. Raj; C. Sharma; H. Sundus · Musculoskeletal Care2025Systematic reviewdoi:10.1002/msc.70151
- 38Three-dimensional Morphometric Analysis of the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping on Postoperative Discomfort Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Split-mouth StudyD. Russo; P. Mariani; L. Bifulco; S. Ferrara; M. Cicciù; L. Laino · J Craniofac Surg2025RCTdoi:10.1097/scs.0000000000010756
- 39Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping with Exercise in De Quervain's Tenosynovitis – A Randomized Controlled TrialS. Shetty; S. D. Almeida; S. P. Shankar · Archives of Medicine & Health Sciences2025RCTdoi:10.4103/amhs.amhs_191_24
- 40Comparative Impact of Kinesio Taping and Post-Isometric Muscle Relaxation on Pain and Myofascial Mechanics in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical TrialT. Sipko; B. Berger-Pasternak; A. Paluszak · Med Sci Monit2025RCTdoi:10.12659/msm.945376
- 41Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping for Lymphedema in the Post-Mastectomy Patient: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled TrialsM. Skwiot · J Clin Med2025Systematic reviewdoi:10.3390/jcm14051700
- 42Exercise and two different kinesio taping techniques in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction: A randomized controlled trialB. Sonel Tur; D. Karacif; S. Ay; D. Gökmen; E. Can Ozdemir; D. Evcik · Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2587-1250)2025RCTdoi:10.5606/tftrd.2024.15545
- 43Kinesio Taping®️ Plus Exercise Versus Sham Taping Plus Exercise and Exercise Alone for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsM. Tayyab; Z. Ahmad; R. Akbar; M. Tanveer; R. Syed; A. A. Khan; M. Y. Khan; M. Noor; A. Khan · Cureus2025Meta-analysisdoi:10.7759/cureus.100228
- 44Comparison of the effectiveness of kinesiologic taping and high intensity laser therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trialH. Yüksel; B. Aydeniz; A. C. Kasap; H. E. Gerze; I. Üstün; S. Çağlar; M. Vural · J Hand Ther2025RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jht.2025.01.008
- 45Effect of whole-body vibration versus kinesio tape on strength and balance in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathyL. S. Aboaloyoun; A. M. Sharabash; B. A. Hussan; A. M. Baker; M. K. Mostafa; H. E. Obaya · Fizjoterapia Polska2024Otherdoi:10.56984/8ZG01A8U9V6
- 46Effectiveness of Kinesio taping compared to other treatment modalities in children and adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis...National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) Advanced Rehabilitation Research and Training (ARRT) Fellows Symposium, October 30, 2023, Atlanta, GeorgiaA. Arab; H. Demyati; H. Alzahrani · Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.apmr.2024.02.706
- 47A Comparison of Combined Pilates-Kinesio Tape and Mulligan-Kinesio Tape Exercises on Pain, Lumbar Range of Motion, Hamstring Strength, and Pelvic Rotation in Women with Non-specific Chronic Low Back PainA. A. Arablouye Bishe; F. Babakhani; S. K. Sufi · Journal of Clinical Research in Paramedical Sciences2024Otherdoi:10.5812/jcrps-145793
- 48From injury to rehabilitation: How kinesiology taping helps patients with first metatarsophalangeal joint sprain (turf toe) in pain reduction, gait parameters and functional ability improvement. A randomized clinical trialA. R. Azab; R. K. Elnaggar; S. M. Aly; N. Basalem; A. M. Alamri; A. K. Saleh; M. N. Ibrahim; M. A. Basha; W. K. Abdelbasset · Heliyon2024RCTdoi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29746
- 49Effect of Postoperative Kinesio Taping on Knee Edema, Pain, and Range of Motion After Total Knee Arthroplasty and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical TrialsA. Azimi; S. R. Dizaji; F. S. Tabatabaei; S. Safari; M. Nakhaei Amroodi; A. F. Azimi · JBJS Rev2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.2106/jbjs.Rvw.23.00221
- 50Effect of exercise and manual therapy or kinesiotaping on sEMG and pain perception in chronic low back pain: a randomized trialP. Blanco-Giménez; J. Vicente-Mampel; P. Gargallo; S. Maroto-Izquierdo; J. Martín-Ruíz; E. Jaenada-Carrilero; C. Barrios · BMC Musculoskelet Disord2024RCTdoi:10.1186/s12891-024-07667-9
- 51Efficacy of Kinesiotape to Improve Upper-Extremity Function in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic ReviewV. Calvo-Fuente; C. Soto-Vidal; A. Ramón-Corcoba; E. Cerezo-Téllez; Y. Pérez-Martín; S. Pacheco-da-Costa · Children2024Systematic reviewdoi:10.3390/children11040480
- 52Efficacy on knee function of Kinesio taping among individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic reviewP. Chen; L. Wang; W. Zhou; L. Wang · PLoS One2024Systematic reviewdoi:10.1371/journal.pone.0299008
- 53A literature review of applications of Kinesio Taping® in the craniomaxillofacial regionB. Cheshmi; S. O. Keyhan; S. M. Rayegani; S. G. Kim; N. Ozunlu Pekyavas; S. Ramezanzade · Cranio2024Narrative reviewdoi:10.1080/08869634.2021.2009994
- 54Comparative Effects of Exercises Combined With Kinesio Taping and Electrotherapy in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Clinical TrialD. K. Dayican; A. R. Ozdincler; B. N. Aslan; C. N. Kuz; B. H. Ozcan; N. B. Gunes; T. Molla · Altern Ther Health Med2024RCTPMID 38819186
- 55KinesioTaping: impact on non-motor symptoms in cervical dystonia patients treated with botulinum toxin injectionM. Dec-Ćwiek; K. Sawczyńska; K. Porębska; M. Kubala; M. Witkowska; K. Żmijewska · Neurol Neurochir Pol2024Otherdoi:10.5603/PJNNS.a2023.0042
- 56Kinesio taping in sports: A scoping reviewF. Dehghan; R. Fouladi; J. Martin · J Bodyw Mov Ther2024Systematic reviewdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.05.008
- 57Immediate effects of Kinesio taping on pain, proprioception, and posture in round shoulder individuals with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized, double-blinded controlled trialG. Demircioğlu; H. Genç · Medicine (Baltimore)2024RCTdoi:10.1097/md.0000000000040498
- 58Short-Term Effects of Cold Therapy and Kinesio Taping on Pain Relief and Upper Extremity Functionality in Individuals with Rotator Cuff Tendonitis: A Randomized StudyE. Durgut; H. N. Gurses; K. Bilsel; K. Alpay; Z. Hosbay; G. Uzer; F. Yıldız; N. Elmalı · Medicina (Kaunas)2024RCTdoi:10.3390/medicina60081188
- 59Inhibitory kinesiotaping has no effect on post-stroke spasticity: Prospective, randomised, controlled studyD. Ekici Zincirci; Z. Yurttutmuş; K. S. Türker; I. Karacan · J Bodyw Mov Ther2024RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.01.029
- 60Efficacy of kinesio tape added to lumbar stabilization exercises on adult patients with mechanical low back pain: A randomized, single-blind clinical trialA. M. Elabd; O. M. Elabd · Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies2024RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.02.022
- 61Effects of Plyometric-Based Hydro-Kinesiotherapy on Pain, Muscle Strength, Postural Stability, and Functional Performance in Children with Hemophilic Knee Arthropathy: A Randomized TrialR. K. Elnaggar; A. R. Azab; A. S. Alhowimel; M. A. Alotaibi; M. S. Abdrabo; M. S. Elfakharany · Phys Occup Ther Pediatr2024RCTdoi:10.1080/01942638.2024.2327363
- 62What is the impact of Kinesio taping on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysisA. Elrosasy; M. Abo Zeid; A. W. Abbas; H. Eldeeb; G. Y. Eljadid; A. K. Hamid; M. A. d. Al azzawi · European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1007/s00590-024-03878-x
- 63Effectiveness of kinesio taping for chronic stroke patients: a systematic review with meta-analysisJ. V. Fandim; A. L. Amaral; L. M. Andrade; L. Almeida; V. F. Giangiardi; R. K. A. Oshima; C. Quel De Oliveira; M. L. da Silva; B. T. Saragiotto · Disability & Rehabilitation2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1080/09638288.2023.2241822
- 64Influence of taping on joint proprioception: a systematic review with between and within group meta-analysisS. Ghai; I. Ghai; S. Narciss · BMC Musculoskelet Disord2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1186/s12891-024-07571-2
- 65Conservative Treatment of Sever's Disease: A Systematic ReviewP. Hernandez-Lucas; R. Leirós-Rodríguez; J. García-Liñeira; H. Diez-Buil · J Clin Med2024Systematic reviewdoi:10.3390/jcm13051391
- 66Effects of Kinesio Taping on Neck Pain: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled TrialsQ. Hu; Y. Liu; S. Yin; H. Zou; H. Shi; F. Zhu · Pain Ther2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1007/s40122-024-00635-0
- 67Effects of kinesiotaping during early post-operative rehabilitation in individuals who underwent a total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trialsE. C. Ickert; D. Griswold; O. Ross; S. Dudash; C. Duchon; K. Learman · Clinical Rehabilitation2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1177/02692155241230894
- 68Does lower limb kinesio taping affect pain, muscle strength, and balance following fatigue in healthy subjects? A systematic review and meta analysis of parallel randomized controlled trialsG. Joveini; S. Boozari; S. Mohamadi; H. Jafari · BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1186/s13102-024-01032-y
- 69The impact of ankle kinesio taping on pain management in patients with acute ankle sprainF. Karakoyun Ö; Z. N. Karakoyun; E. A. Yüce Yörük; M. B. Coşkun; Y. Gölcük · Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg2024Otherdoi:10.14744/tjtes.2024.55494
- 70The efficacy of Kinesio taping in patients with post-stroke dysphagia: A meta-analysisX. Li; H. Cai; K. Tang; F. Li · Medicine (Baltimore)2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1097/md.0000000000037491
- 71The efficacy of kinesio tape in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trialsY. Li; L. Mei; S. Rahat; L. Pang; R. Li; Y. Xiong; J. Li; X. Tang · Heliyon2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25606
- 72The Influence of Kinesiology Tape on Posture and Breathing Mechanics in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized TrialK. M. Lindenberg; N. K. Shipe; M. Kendall; S. King; M. Kohlmann; A. McDowell; C. Nunley; J. Roberts; L. Naylor; J. Braunlich · Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)2024RCTdoi:10.1097/CPT.0000000000000257
- 73Effectiveness of Kinesio tape in the treatment of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysisY. Luo; X. Chen; X. Shen; L. Chen; H. Gong · Medicine (Baltimore)2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1097/md.0000000000038438
- 74The effects of functional kinesiotaping on acromio humeral distance, pain, quality of life and disability in overhead athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomized control trialH. Qureshi; A. Omer; A. Khan; U. Rauf; U. Ahmad; M. M. Ur Rehman · Advances in Rehabilitation2024RCTdoi:10.5114/areh.2024.144634
- 75Effectiveness of the Treatment of Physiotherapy in the Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Systematic ReviewM. Rodríguez-Huguet; D. Rodríguez-Almagro; M. Á. Rosety-Rodríguez; M. J. Vinolo-Gil; C. Ayala-Martínez; J. Góngora-Rodríguez · Children2024Systematic reviewdoi:10.3390/children11010008
- 76Immediate and acute effects of Kinesio taping on back muscle endurance, low back flexibility, and balance among sedentary individuals: A randomized controlled trialE. Sitthipornvorakul; T. Techapisith; W. Worajittakul; P. Supraphakorn; P. Waongenngarm · Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies2024RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.031
- 77Does kinesio tape alter muscle strength in athletes? - Systematic review and meta-analysisM. R. Stocco; A. C. F. T. Del Antônio; R. G. d. Oliveira; S. O. Parreiras; R. A. C. Andraus · Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.11.023
- 78Immediate Effects of Kinesio Tape and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain and Proprioception in Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled TrialB. S. Unuvar; H. Gercek; A. Aytar; A. Aytar · J Chiropr Med2024RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jcm.2024.08.006
- 79Efficacy of different analgesic strategies combined with conventional physiotherapy program for treating chronic shoulder pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysisF. Yang; X. Li; J. Wang; Q. Gao; M. Pan; Z. Duan; C. Ren; P. Guo; Y. Zhang · J Orthop Surg Res2024Meta-analysisdoi:10.1186/s13018-024-05037-8
- 80Effects of kinesio taping combined with upper extremity function training home program on upper limb function and self-efficacy in stroke patients: An experimental studyS. W. Yang; J. B. Choi · Medicine (Baltimore)2024Otherdoi:10.1097/md.0000000000039050
- 81The Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping on Drooling in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled TrialN. Yilmaz; D. Turker; A. Aytar; O. U. Yemisci; A. Aytar · Dev Neurorehabil2024RCTdoi:10.1080/17518423.2024.2374080
- 82The effect of home exercises with kinesiotaping on pain, functionality, and work performance in bus drivers with non-specific neck painH. Zengi; E. E. Safran; Ö. Şevgin · Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2024Otherdoi:10.3233/BMR-240001
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- 88Effects of kinesiotape versus soft brace on selected parameters in patients with knee osteoarthritisS. M. Elkady; R. K. A. Elrazik; A. F. AbdelMonem; M. Y. Elhamrawy; A. Mashaal; D. Atef; S. M. Samir · Advances in Rehabilitation2023Otherdoi:10.5114/areh.2023.130899
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- 94Efficacy of kinesio taping on upper limb volume reduction in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review of randomized controlled trialsN. Marotta; L. Lippi; V. Ammendolia; D. Calafiore; M. T. Inzitari; M. Pinto; M. Invernizzi; A. de Sire · Eur J Phys Rehabil Med2023Systematic reviewdoi:10.23736/s1973-9087.23.07752-3
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- 96The effect of adding kinesiotaping versus pelvic floor exercise to conventional therapy in the management of post-colonoscopy coccydynia: a single-blind randomized controlled trialE. H. Mosaad; A. Y. Mohamed; A. A. Fawzy; M. H. Mohamed · Afr Health Sci2023RCTdoi:10.4314/ahs.v23i1.60
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- 102Short‐term effectiveness of kinesio taping as therapeutic tool in conservative treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysisA. Tomás‐Escolar; J. Merino‐Andrés; A. Sánchez‐Sierra; J. Aceituno‐Gómez; J. J. Fernández‐Pérez · Physiotherapy Research International2023Systematic reviewdoi:10.1002/pri.2026
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- 104Mid-term effects of two different Kinesio tape treatments in female patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: Randomized controlled ultrasonographic studyE. Umay-Altaş; H. Ecem-Konak; S. Ünsal-Delialioğlu; Ş. Şahin-Onat; S. Günay-Uçurum · J Hand Ther2023RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jht.2022.09.002
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- 107The effects of Kinesio taping and breathing exercises on pain management after gynaecological abdominal surgery: A randomized controlled studyS. Yılmaz; F. Terzioğlu · International Journal of Nursing Practice (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)2023RCTdoi:10.1111/ijn.13088
- 108Effects of a supervised exercise program in addition to electrical stimulation or kinesio taping in low back pain: a randomized controlled trialM. E. Aguilar-Ferrándiz; G. A. Matarán-Peñarrocha; R. M. Tapia-Haro; Y. Castellote-Caballero; C. Martí-García; A. M. Castro-Sánchez · Sci Rep2022RCTdoi:10.1038/s41598-022-14154-5
- 109The comparison of the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and dry needling in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis: a clinical and ultrasonographic studyE. U. Altaş; B. Birlik; Ş. Şahin Onat; B. Özoğul Öz · J Shoulder Elbow Surg2022Otherdoi:10.1016/j.jse.2022.03.010
- 110Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping on Functional Performance in Healthy Soccer Players: A Randomized, Controlled Crossover TrialG. Annino; A. Alashram; C. Romagnoli; E. Balducci; M. De Paolis; V. Manzi; E. Padua · J Funct Morphol Kinesiol2022RCTdoi:10.3390/jfmk8010002
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- 112Could kinesiology taping of the inspiratory muscles help manage chronic breathlessness? An opinion paperG. Banerjee; A. Rose; M. Briggs; P. Plant; M. I. Johnson · Progress in Palliative Care2022Otherdoi:10.1080/09699260.2021.1872137
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- 116ACL Reconstruction: Which Additional Physiotherapy Interventions Improve Early-Stage Rehabilitation? A Systematic ReviewM. Kochman; M. Kasprzak; A. Kielar · Int J Environ Res Public Health2022Systematic reviewdoi:10.3390/ijerph192315893
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- 120Intensive complex physical therapy combined with intermittent pneumatic compression versus Kinesio taping for treating breast cancer-related lymphedema of the upper limb: A randomised cross-over clinical trialV. Pajero Otero; E. García Delgado; C. Martín Cortijo; M. L. Rodríguez Ramos; E. De Carlos Iriarte; A. Gil García; H. Romay-Barrero; J. Avendaño-Coy · Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)2022RCTdoi:10.1111/ecc.13625
- 121Effects of Kinesio tape on pain and edema following surgical extraction of the third molar: A meta-analysis and systematic reviewJ. Qi; H. Yue; E. Liu; G. Chen; Y. Liu; J. Chen · J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil2022Meta-analysisdoi:10.3233/bmr-210209
- 122The effects of pelvic floor muscle training combined with Kinesio taping on bladder symptoms, pelvic floor muscle strength, and quality of life in women with overactive bladder syndrome: A randomized sham-controlled trialS. Toprak Celenay; Z. Korkut; K. Oskay; A. Aydin · Taylor & Francis Ltd2022RCTdoi:266-275
- 123Core stability-based balance training and kinesio taping for balance, trunk control, fear of falling and walking capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized single-blinded studyM. E. Yaşa; T. Özkan; N. Ünlüer; T. Çelenay Ş; Ö. Anlar · Mult Scler Relat Disord2022RCTdoi:10.1016/j.msard.2022.104178
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- 126Fascial therapy, strength exercises and taping in soccer players with recurrent ankle sprains: A randomized controlled trialR. Allois; A. Niglia; A. Pernice; R. Cuesta-Barriuso · Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies2021RCTdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.03.022
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- 128Examining the Use of Kinesiology Tape During Weight Bearing Exercises on Proprioception in Participants With Functional Ankle InstabilityF. Binaei; R. Hedayati; M. Mirmohammadkhani; C. Taghizadeh Delkhoush; R. Bagheri · Perceptual & Motor Skills2021Otherdoi:10.1177/00315125211036425
- 129Early Results of Kinesio Taping and Steroid Injections in Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized, Controlled StudyF. Erpala; T. Ozturk; E. C. Zengin; U. Bakir · Medicina (Kaunas)2021RCTdoi:10.3390/medicina57040306
- 130Kinesio taping for rotator cuff diseaseS. Gianola; V. Iannicelli; E. Fascio; A. Andreano; L. C. Li; M. G. Valsecchi; L. Moja; G. Castellini · Cochrane Database Syst Rev2021Otherdoi:10.1002/14651858.CD012720.pub2
- 131Star-Shape Kinesio Taping Is Not Better Than a Minimal Intervention or Sham Kinesio Taping for Pain Intensity and Postural Control in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled TrialF. J. Jassi; T. T. Del Antônio; B. O. Azevedo; R. Moraes; S. Z. George; T. C. Chaves · Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2021RCTdoi:10.1016/j.apmr.2021.03.007
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- 133Comparison of the effects of using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with or without kinesio taping on the radial nerve in lateral epicondylitis: A randomized-single blind studyB. Mansiz-Kaplan; S. Pervane-Vural; O. F. Celik; H. Genc · Explore (NY)2021RCTdoi:10.1016/j.explore.2020.07.008
- 134Kinesio Taping Relieves Pain and Improves Isokinetic Not Isometric Muscle Strength in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisH. Y. Mao; M. T. Hu; Y. Y. Yen; S. J. Lan; S. D. Lee · Int J Environ Res Public Health2021Meta-analysisdoi:10.3390/ijerph181910440
- 135Acute and 24 h effect of kinesio taping on lower back muscle soreness during continued practice of cross-country skiing among collegiate students. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trialR. Merino-Marban; I. Smuka; O. Romero-Ramos; E. Fernandez-Rodriguez; D. Mayorga-Vega · Journal of Sports Sciences2021RCTdoi:10.1080/02640414.2021.1936958
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- 137Does current evidence support the use of kinesiology taping in people with knee osteoarthritis?Y. T. Pinheiro; R. L. e Silva; H. J. de Almeida Silva; T. A. B. de Araújo; R. S. da Silva; M. C. de Souza; C. A. de Almeida Lins · Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing2021Otherdoi:10.1016/j.explore.2020.08.001
- 138Kinesiotape on quadriceps and gluteus in counter movement jump and sprint in soccer playersJ. Reina Abellán; J. L. Yuste; O. Mora Cabrera; C. Gómez-Tomás · Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies2021Otherdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.02.021
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