Application of kinesiology tape: a review

Kinesiology taping had been first introduced by Dr. KenzoKase, a chiropractor and moxibustion practitioner in 1979. Due to the increase in the clinical trials had been done in these past years, various approaches was used to obtain the best information about the effectiveness of the kinesiology tapi...

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Main Authors: Zulkifli Airwan, Nur Amalina, Mohd. Latip, Hadafi Fitri, Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Sharizal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sryahwa Publications 2019
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/88356/1/HadafiFitriMohdLatip2019_ApplicationofKinesiologyTape.pdf
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Summary:Kinesiology taping had been first introduced by Dr. KenzoKase, a chiropractor and moxibustion practitioner in 1979. Due to the increase in the clinical trials had been done in these past years, various approaches was used to obtain the best information about the effectiveness of the kinesiology taping in treating musculoskeletal injuries in different area that affected. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature on the effect of kinesiology tape to improve outcomes, including performance, pain, function, and strength, followed by musculoskeletal injury. The kinesiology taping rehabilitation improve the pain intensity by increasing the passageway of lymph fluid and blood in the system through the skin lifting.