Only two studies investigated sports-related injuries (shoulder impingement), and just one of these involved injured athletes.
From 97 articles, ten met the inclusion criteria (article reported data for effect of KT on a musculoskeletal outcome and had a control group) and were retained for meta-analyses.Magnitude-based inferences were used to assess clinical worth of positive outcomes reported in studies. Electronic databases including SPORTDiscus®, Scopus,MEDLINE, ScienceDirect and sports medicine websites were searched using keywords ‘kinesio taping/tape’. The aim of this review was to evaluate, using meta-analysis, the effectiveness ofKT in the treatment and prevention of sports injuries. Practitioners are asking whether they should use KT over other elastic adhesive tapes. The profile of KT rose after the tape was donated to 58 countries for use during the 2008 Olympic Games, and was seen on high-profile athletes.
It is claimed that KT supports injuredmuscles and joints and helps relieve pain by lifting the skin and allowing improved blood and lymph flow. Chiropractor, Dr Kenso Kase, developed KT taping techniques in the 1970s. Kinesio tape (KT) is an elastic therapeutic tape used for treating sports injuries and a variety of other disorders.
