Effects of Kinesio Tape on pain, muscle strength and functional performance: a systematic review of Japanese-language literature

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Koya Mine ◽  
Takashi Nakayama ◽  
Steve Milanese ◽  
Karen Grimmer
2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (7) ◽  
pp. 627-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urs Granacher ◽  
Albert Gollhofer ◽  
Tibor Hortobágyi ◽  
Reto W. Kressig ◽  
Thomas Muehlbauer

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Jianping Lin ◽  
Ming ling Guo ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
Cheng Lin ◽  
Guiqing Xu ◽  
...  

Background. Kinesio tape (KT) may be useful for the treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), but there has been no systematic review assessing their efficacy. Objectives. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of KT on DOMS. Methods. We searched seven databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and crossover randomized trials of KT in DOMS, from the earliest date available to December 31, 2019. The primary outcome was muscle soreness. The secondary outcome was muscle strength and serum creatine kinase (CK) level. The risk of bias was evaluated based on the Cochrane criteria. Data were analyzed using RevMan version 5.3.0 software. P values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Systematic review registration number is CRD42020157052. Results. Eight trials (six RCTs and two crossover randomized trials) with 289 participants were included. KT use significantly reduced muscle soreness at 48 h (mean difference (MD): -0.67, 95% confidence interval (CI): -1.10 to 0.24, P = 0.002 ) and 72 h postexercise (MD: -0.81, 95% CI: -1.45 to -0.17, P = 0.01 ) but not at 24 h. KT use improved muscle strength at 72 h postexercise (standardized mean difference: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.02 to 0.69, P = 0.04 ) but not at 24 or 48 h. However, the serum CK level at 24, 48, and 72 h postexercise was not better in the KT group relative to the control group. Conclusions. Current evidence suggests that KT might help to alleviate DOMS after strenuous exercise to improve muscle strength. Thus, using KT on the skin for more than 48 hours postexercise, but not for 24 h, appears more effective at relieving pain and improving muscle strength.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Li ◽  
Xue-Qiang Wang ◽  
Bing-Lin Chen ◽  
Ling-Yan Huang ◽  
Yu Liu

Objectives. To assess the effects of WBV exercise on patients with KOA.Methods. Eight databases including Pubmed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, CNKI, and Wanfang were searched up to November 2014. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of WBV for KOA were eligible. The outcomes were pain intensity, functional performances, self-reported status, adverse events, and muscle strength. A meta-analysis was conducted.Results. Five trials with 168 participants provided data for the meta-analysis. No significant difference was shown in pain intensity and self-reported status between WBV and other forms of exercise. Improvement in functional performance (evaluated by BBS; WMD, 2.96; 95% CI, 1.29 to 4.62;P=0.0005) was greater in WBV group, but the other parameters of functional performance (including 6MWT and TGUG) revealed no statistically significant difference. Adverse events were only reported in one trial and no significant difference was discovered in muscle strength. The overall quality of evidence was very low.Conclusion.Currently there is only limited evidence that suggested that WBV is effective in the treatment of KOA. Large, well-designed RCTs with better designs are needed.Erratum to “Whole-Body Vibration Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”


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