Effectiveness of Kinesio taping on peripheral facial paralysis

Kinesio taping for sports injuries.

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The Effects of Kinesio Taping Method

Torticolis from the Latin torti, meaning twisted, and collis, meaning neck, refers to presentation of the neck in a twisted or bent position. Congenital Muscular Torticollis is a condition that occurs at birth or up to age two months. Congenital Muscular Torticollis is characterized by unilateral fibrosis or shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, causing lateral flexion of the head and d...

Effect of Kinesio Taping and Low-strength Exercises on Blood Pressure and Peripheral Circulation

In order to examine the effects of Kinesio Tape on blood pressure and circulation, pressures were recorded after 70 minutes in the supine and resting position. Then the tape was applied to the lower thigh, and pressures were recorded after 70 minutes and the results were compared. In addition, they were compared with the 20-minute exercise at 30% exercise strength using a bicycle ergometer, bef...

The effects of kinesio™ taping on proprioception at the ankle.

UNLABELLED An experiment was designed to determine if Kinesio™ taping the anterior and lateral portion of the ankle would enhance ankle proprioception compared to the untaped ankle. 30 subjects, 15 men, 15 women, ages 18-30 participated in this study. EXCLUSION CRITERIA Ankle injury < 6 months prior to testing, significant ligament laxity as determined through clinical evaluation by an ATC, o...

Acupuncture Treatment for Peripheral Facial Paralysis