Objective Kinesio taping is a relatively new technique, which uses in rehabilitation of neurologic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Kinesio taping on hand grip and active range of motion of hand in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Materials and Methods In this experimental study with pre-test and three post-tests, 32 children with CP randomly were placed in ...

Various methods are used to treat ingrown or pincer-like toenails. We developed a novel taping method to prevent topical interruption of the circulation and resulting skin conditions and evaluated it over 14.5 years. We instructed 541 patients or their guardians in the use of the technique. Ingrown toenail symptoms and abnormal nail growth were resolved and no additional therapy was required in...

Objectives. To conduct a systematic review comparing the effects of Kinesio taping with McConnell taping as a method of conservative management of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods. MEDLINE, PUBMED, EMBASE, AMED, and the Cochrane Central Register of Control Trials electronic databases were searched through July 2014. Controlled studies evaluating the effects of Kinesio ...

Context: Windlass taping is used to reduce pain in plantar fasciitis and thought to take stress off the plantar fascia. Objective: To investigate the effects of windlass taping. Design: Single group, repeated measures. Setting: Outpatient physical therapy clinics. Patients: 20 subjects with plantar fasciitis. Intervention: Windlass taping technique. Main Outcome Measures: Pretaping and posttapi...

Background & Aims: Grip strength plays a fundamental role in many daily activities of upper extremities. Reduced grip strength is common in patients with some musculoskeletal disorders in upper extremities. Kinesio taping of the forearm area might help to facilitate muscle contraction through stimulating the skin mechanoreceptors and consequently increasing sensory feedbacks around the taped ar...

Elastic therapeutic tape is gradually being used more in clinical physiotherapy and sports activities. Many studies have been published regarding its effects on diverse symptoms and their results are of great importance to clinicians and researchers. I read with great interest the recent study published in the Journal of Physiotherapy entitled ‘Kinesio Taping does not decrease swelling in acute...

Kinesio Taping was a technique developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase in the 70s. The adhesive pliable material, directly applied to the skin, differs from classical tape in its physical characteristics. Furthermore, its clinical application departs from the usual restriction of mobility. This technique claims four effects: to normalize muscular function, to increase lymphatic and vascular flow, to dimini...

[Purpose] The purposes of this study were to investigate the immediate and delayed effects of two directions of Kinesio taping (KT) on maximal isometric strength of the wrist and finger muscles of healthy adults and compare their differences. [Subjects] Nineteen healthy junior college students participated in this study. [Methods] The inhibition and facilitation KT techniques were separately us...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects diaphragmatic kinesiology taping on physical fitness parameters in university students. Twenty male students participated voluntarily. Muscle facilitation technique applied back and abdominal region coinciding diaphragm muscle. For sham application, same tape material without a special stretch or technique. International Physical Activity Que...