OBJECTIVES The paper describes the case of a physical therapist with acute Low Back Pain (LBP) due to patient handling and the efficacy of Kinesio Taping (KT) around the trunk in the treatment of this occupational LBP. MATERIALS AND METHODS KT was applied around the trunk for 3 days, for an average of 10 h/day. Kinesio tape was applied with 130-140% stretch to the rectus abdominis, internal o...

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is one of the most effective techniques to improve functionality paretic upper limbs, but there are no studies investigating association CIMT and kinesio taping (KT). To analyze effects this on extremity functional recovery hemiparetic children adolescents. In randomized clinical trial, individuals diagnosed with brain injury hemiparesis were allocated...

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. ...