The use of Kinesiology Taping in physiotherapy practice: a systematic review of the literature
Journal Title: Fizjoterapia Polska - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
In the scientific literature and clinical practice, the interest in using Kinesiology Taping (KT) is still growing. Initially, the method was widespread in Asia in the 70s. In the U.S., it has been applied since 1990. In Europe, the approach was presented for the first time in 1998. In Poland, KT has been developing since 2004. KT philosophy is based on enabling the free movement through the restoration of normal perfusion fluids, analgesic system activation, activating the lymph flow and muscle tension adjustment, and correction of abnormal position of the articular surfaces. The aim of this study was to analyze the available literature on the efficacy and clinical use of KT in the process of Physiotherapy.The analysis included a methodical review of the literature databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PEDro, PUBMED, INGENTA CONNECT and Google Scholar.We analyzed 87 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals on the use of KT in the various fields of medicine and of sport of which 3 were randomized trials. Among all publications and speeches reporting the efficacy of KT method there was no paper reporting the dangers or side effects of the method. The review indicates that most of the papers about KT were published Polish Journal of Physiotherapy.Kinesiology Taping is widely used in supporting the practice of physiotherapy.
Authors and Affiliations
Wojciech Kiebzak, Ireneusz Kowalski, Mariusz Pawłowski, Jakub Gąsior, Katarzyna Zaborowska-Sapeta, Olga Wolska, Zbigniew Śliwiński
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