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...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of kinesio-taping on the range of motion of cervical lateral flexion point in subjects with trigger point in upper trapezius muscle. Methods: A total of 32 subjects with myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius participated in this randomized controlled trial (RCT). The subjects were randomly assigned to two groups: Kinesio-...

Objective: Investigate the immediate effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on neuromuscular performance of femoral quadriceps and balance in individuals submitted to Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Design: This is a randomized clinical trial. Methods: Forty-seven male participants, between 12 and 17 weeks after ACL reconstruction, underwent initial assessment consisting of postural ba...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Kinesio Taping on body stability in subjects with MS. STUDY DESIGN Non controlled intervention study in a Rehabilitation Unit. INTERVENTION A consecutive convenience sample of 15 individuals with multiple sclerosis was assessed. Kinesio Tex Tape was applied directly to the skin of both calves and kept for the next two days. MAIN ...

BACKGROUND Muscle fatigue of the trunk extensor musculature plays a considerable role in chronic low back pain (LBP). The underlying physiology of fatigue is complex and not fully understood. The Kinesio® Taping (KT) supports damaged structures while allowing mobility and at the same time may influence some of the mechanisms associated with muscle fatigue such as blood flow and proprioception. ...

Background: Back pain caused by lumbar region pathologies is a condition that leads to loss of productivity and physical disability, with high costs of diagnosis and treatment. This study was planned to investigate the effect of taping and soft orthosis application on the pain and functional disability in the pathology of lumbar region without neurological deficit. Methods: This study is random...