The Impact of Instructional Method on the Application of Kinesio Taping® Techniques for Occupational Therapy Students Theresa Rice, Husny Amerih, Diane Brown Abstract Background-The focus of the study, however, was clinical reasoning, rather than the development of a specific clinical skill. Consequently, this study will address the comparison of video and written instructional methods. Additionally, […]

The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Handgrip and Active Range of Motion of Hand in Children with Cerebral Palsy Zabih ALLAH RASTIl MSC1, Alireza SHAMSODDINI PHD1, Hamid DALVAND PHD2, Sina LABAF MSC3 Abstract Background-Kinesio taping is a relatively new technique, which uses in rehabilitation of neurologic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate […]

Therapeutic effects of kinesio taping in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review Joaquín Ortiz Ramírez, B.S. in Physical Therapya and Sagrario Pérez de la Cruz, M.D.a Abstract Background– The main objective of this study was to review the outcomes of using KT in published scientific studies conducted in pediatric patients with CP and determine […]

Does Kinesio taping correct exaggerated dynamic knee valgus? A randomized double blinded sham-controlled trial Sannasi Rajasekar a, *, Ajay Kumar a, Jignesh Patel a, Muthukrishnan Ramprasad b, Asir John Samuel Abstract Background– Deficiency in hip girdle neuromuscular control can cause exaggerated Dynamic Knee Valgus (DKV) which afflicts the knee joint and lead to knee injuries […]

Does kinesiology tape increase trunk forward flexion? Heidi Preece, BSc (Hons), MSc*, Peter White, BSc, PhD, MSCP, MAACP(Adv) SFHEA Abstract Background–  Non specific lower back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder in manual labourers due to the strenuous nature of their job. Fear of pain can cause restrictions in trunk movement leading to reduced flexibility. […]

Effect of Elastic Therapeutic Taping on Abdominal Muscle Endurance in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Controlled, Single-Blind, Crossover Trial Mohammad R. Pourahmadi, PhD, PT, a Rasool Bagheri, PhD, PT, b Elham Jannati, MSc, PT, a Ismail Ebrahimi Takamjani, PhD, PT, a Javad Sarrafzadeh, PhD, PT, a and Holakoo Mohsenifar, PhD, Pta […]

Dynamical structure of center-of-pressure trajectories with and without functional taping in children with cerebral palsy level I and II of GMFCS Silvia Leticia Pavãoa,⁎, Annick Ledebtb, Geert J.P. Savelsberghb, Nelci Adriana C.F. Rochaa Abstract Background– Functional bandages, such as kinesio taping and neoprene bandages, have been used in children with CP to provide an alternative […]

The Immediate Effect of Wrist Joint Mobilization with Taping on Range of Motion, Grip Strength, Spasticity in Stroke Patients Shin-Jun Park1, Pong-Sub Youn 2 Abstract Background– The purpose of this study was to confirm the immediate effect of wrist joint mobilization with taping on the range of motion, grip strength, and spasticity. Methods/Materials– Thirty stroke […]

EFFECT OF KINESIOTAPE SPRING ASSISTED TECHNIQUE FOR FOOT ON GAIT SPEED AND RHYTHMIC WEIGHT SHIFTS IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE Rutuja Parab *1, Priya Chitre 2 , Snehal Ghodey 3. Abstract Background– The purpose of the study was to see the effect of spring assisted technique of Kinesio taping on gait speed and rhythmic weight shift […]

Acute effects of Kinesio taping on muscle function and self-perceived fatigue level in healthy adults NAN HEE LEE1, HYUN CHUL JUNG2, GINA OK1, & SUKHO LEE Abstract Background– The aims of this study were to (1) investigate the effect of KT application using partial double-blind with placebo control design and (2) assess the effect of […]