Yun Wang1, Yu Gu1, Jiancong Chen1, Wenhao Luo1, Wanying He1, Zhongyu Han2, Jing Tian3. 1. 1 The Second Clinical Institute of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. 2. 2 The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China. 3. 3 Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: : To compare the effect of Kinesio taping on ankle functional performance with that of other taping methods (non-elastic taping) in healthy individuals and patients with ankle sprain. METHODS: : A search was performed in electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) for studies published up to 31 March 2018 using the following keywords: ankle, Kinesio taping, KT, and tape. Studies on ankle functional performance were selected, and data on Star Excursion Balance Test results, vertical jump height, and range of motion were extracted. Meta-analyses (where appropriate and possible) using either fixed or random effects model, standardized mean differences, and tests of heterogeneity were performed. RESULTS: : Ten studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The Star Excursion Balance Test results indicated that Kinesio taping was superior to other taping methods (placebo taping or tension-free taping). The mean difference was 3.2 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.84-5.59, I2 = 5%, P = 0.008). In studies in which vertical jump height was measured, a negative effect was observed for other taping methods (athletic taping or placebo taping), but not for Kinesio taping (mean difference = 1.06, 95% CI: 0.19-0.93, I2 = 15%, P = 0.02). Both Kinesio taping and common taping had no significant effect on range of motion, with no differences between these methods ( I2 = 0%, P = 0.80). CONCLUSION: : Kinesio taping is superior to other taping methods (athletic taping) in ankle functional performance improvement.
OBJECTIVE: : To compare the effect of Kinesio taping on ankle functional performance with that of other taping methods (non-elastic taping) in healthy individuals and patients with ankle sprain. METHODS: : A search was performed in electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) for studies published up to 31 March 2018 using the following keywords: ankle, Kinesio taping, KT, and tape. Studies on ankle functional performance were selected, and data on Star Excursion Balance Test results, vertical jump height, and range of motion were extracted. Meta-analyses (where appropriate and possible) using either fixed or random effects model, standardized mean differences, and tests of heterogeneity were performed. RESULTS: : Ten studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The Star Excursion Balance Test results indicated that Kinesio taping was superior to other taping methods (placebo taping or tension-free taping). The mean difference was 3.2 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.84-5.59, I2 = 5%, P = 0.008). In studies in which vertical jump height was measured, a negative effect was observed for other taping methods (athletic taping or placebo taping), but not for Kinesio taping (mean difference = 1.06, 95% CI: 0.19-0.93, I2 = 15%, P = 0.02). Both Kinesio taping and common taping had no significant effect on range of motion, with no differences between these methods ( I2 = 0%, P = 0.80). CONCLUSION: : Kinesio taping is superior to other taping methods (athletic taping) in ankle functional performance improvement.
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Keywords:
Kinesio taping; Star Excursion Balance Test; ankle; range of motion; vertical jump height
Authors: Carlo Biz; Pietro Nicoletti; Matteo Tomasin; Nicola Luigi Bragazzi; Giuseppe Di Rubbo; Pietro Ruggieri Journal: Medicina (Kaunas) Date: 2022-04-29 Impact factor: 2.948