Kinesio Taping for pain control during labor: Protocol of a randomized, controlled trial Maria Amelia Miquelutti, PT, PhD† and José Guilherme Cecatti, MD, PhD Abstract Background– This study protocol will evaluate the effectiveness and safety during labor and delivery of the Kinesio Taping bandage for pain sensation, satisfaction of patients, and obstetric and neonatal outcomes […]

Effectiveness of edema management techniques for subacute hand edema: A systematic review Leanne K. Miller BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Clinical Research, AHTa,*, Christina Jerosch-Herold DipCOT, MSc, PhD a, Lee Shepstone BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD Abstract Background-Prolonged hand edema can have detrimental effects on range of motion and function. There is no consensus on how […]

Addition of Kinesio Taping of the orbicularis oris muscles to speech therapy rapidly improves drooling in children with neurological disorders Denise Lica Yoshimura Mikami, Cristina Lemos Barbosa Furia & Alexis Fonseca Welker Abstract Background– To evaluate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) of the orbicularis oris muscles as an adjunct to standard therapy for drooling. […]

Kinesio Taping in Dysphonic Patients Chiara Mezzedimi, Walter Livi, and Maria Carla Spinosi Abstract Background– Kinesio taping (KT) is a method of elastic bandaging that produces a biomechanical effect on the organism. This study aims to evaluate its use in dysphonic patients treatment, as integrated part of speech therapy. Methods/Materials– Fifteen dysphonic patients were given […]

Short-term Effects of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Recruitment Order During a Vertical Jump: A Pilot Study Guillermo Mendez-Rebolledo,1,2 Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo,3 Eduardo Guzman-Muñoz,2 Valeska Gatica-Rojas,1 Alexis Dabanch-Santis,4 and Francisco Diaz-Valenzuela4 Abstract Background-Kinesio taping is commonly used in sports and rehabilitation settings with the aim of prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. However, limited evidence exists regarding […]

Immediate Effects of Posterior Pelvic Tilting Taping on Gait Ability of Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial Young -Jun Shin, Eun-Hong Choi, Yu-Won Choe, Cheng Peng and Myoung-Kwon Kim* Myoung-Kwon Kim, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Daegu University, Jillyang, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 712-714, Republic of Korea, Tel: +82 53-850-4352, Fax: +82 53-650-4359, […]

The effects of KinesioTape on the treatment of lateral epicondylitis Hassan Shakeri PT, PhD a, Manijeh Soleimanifar PT, PhD b, A.M. Arab PT, PhD a,*, Shirin Hamneshin Behbahani PT, MSc Department of Physical Therapy, University of Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Evin, Koodakyar Avenue, Tehran 1985713831, Iran. Tel.: (98) 21 22180039; fax: (98) 21 22180039. E-mail […]

IMMEDIATE AND LONG TERM EFFECT OF KINESIOTAPING ON CERVICAL CORE IN FORWARD HEAD POSTURE: ONE WEEK FOLLOW UP STUDY Sanika A.Sawant 1, Manali S. Desai 2, Ajay Kumar * Dr. Ajay Kumar, Principal, DPO’s Nett College of Physiotherapy, Thane, Maharashtra, India. E-Mail: sanu.sawant@gmail.com, desaimanali1210@gmail.com Abstract Background-For maintaining normal posture of cervical spine, deep cervical flexor […]

The effects of Kinesio Taping on the trajectory of the forelimb and the muscle activity of the Musculus brachiocephalicus and the Musculus extensor carpi radialis in horses Antonia Zellner, Barbara Bockstahler, Christian Peham* christian.peham@vetmeduni.ac.at Abstract Background- The present study aimed to investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping on the trajectory of the forelimb and the […]

Effects of KinesioⓇ Taping on Dynamic Balance Following Fatigue: a Randomized Controlled Trial Noh ZULFIKRI, MHSc, PT1,2 and Maria JUSTINE, PhD, PT2 Maria Justine, Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia # e-mail: maria205@salam.uitm.edu.my Abstract Background-Fatigue has been found to increase the risk of injury4). […]