Raewyn L Taylor1, Lisa O'Brien2, Ted Brown2. 1. Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University - Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Australia. Electronic address: rltay4@student.monash.edu. 2. Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University - Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Australia.
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Scoping review. INTRODUCTION: Elastic therapeutic tape is a relatively new intervention for treating a variety of injuries; however, there is little evidence to support its effectiveness for neck or upper extremity conditions. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This scoping review examines current evidence on the recommended application, purpose and effectiveness of elastic therapeutic tape for treating neck or upper extremity conditions. METHODS: A scoping review was conducted to examine the evidence in 14 peer-reviewed published articles that reported on the use of elastic therapeutic tape for neck or upper extremity conditions. RESULTS: Six studies reported statistically significant changes to pain with the use of elastic therapeutic tape. Only three studies found statistically significant changes to range of motion. CONCLUSIONS: Elastic therapeutic tape may play a role in reducing short-term neck and upper extremity pain, however future high quality studies that contribute to the evidence base for its use are needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: N/A.
STUDY DESIGN: Scoping review. INTRODUCTION: Elastic therapeutic tape is a relatively new intervention for treating a variety of injuries; however, there is little evidence to support its effectiveness for neck or upper extremity conditions. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This scoping review examines current evidence on the recommended application, purpose and effectiveness of elastic therapeutic tape for treating neck or upper extremity conditions. METHODS: A scoping review was conducted to examine the evidence in 14 peer-reviewed published articles that reported on the use of elastic therapeutic tape for neck or upper extremity conditions. RESULTS: Six studies reported statistically significant changes to pain with the use of elastic therapeutic tape. Only three studies found statistically significant changes to range of motion. CONCLUSIONS: Elastic therapeutic tape may play a role in reducing short-term neck and upper extremity pain, however future high quality studies that contribute to the evidence base for its use are needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: N/A.
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