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Elastic Therapeutic Kinesio Taping (ETT or KT) has long become a therapeutic tool used to address symptoms in musculoskeletal, neurological and lymphatic conditions. A scoping review of studies was conducted to determine if ETT/KT has the... more
We have not been paying enough attention to skin; our largest sensory organ system. A number of skin properties are not to be found in current medical text books. Could knowledge of cells changing shape, Cutaneous Functional Units,... more
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Kinesio taping on severity of pain, the power for taking hand, functional activity and we undertook a literature review to produce evidence-based recommendation for the use... more
Can we ask the hairdresser or use Elastic therapeutic Tape when considering addressing problems through the skin of the scalp? Yes, we can… but with sound reasoning and good care. Sensory information given to the skin of the scalp can be... more
Could use of the mini-ER tape for upper limb external rotation activate UE rotation, stimulate diaphragmatic breathing and extension of the trunk be current best practice? This mini-ER tape application is much smaller than the current... more
Objectives: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a non-progressive brain damage that leads to movement and balance disorders. One of the new rehabilitation approaches for such children is Kinesio taping. The present study aimed to investigate the... more
Objective: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common disorders of the knee joint. It is characterized by pain, reduced proprioception, and altered pattern of vastus muscle activation, which effectively maintain the... more
Purpose: Stroke is one of leading causes of neuromuscular disorders that affects the patients’ abilities during standing and walking. Various treatments have been used to restore and improve patients’ stability and reduce falling risks.... more
Background and Aims Landing is a typical sports motion that can create impact force 2-12 times of body weight, and finally, it's one of the main reasons for non-contact injuries in ankle ligaments. Specialized. The usual effects of... more
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) refers to the skeletal muscle pain that follows the novel eccentric exercise. Although this condition is self-limiting, it can temporarily affect the function and interrupt training. This study aimed... more
Objectives:This study was carried out to compare the efficacy of mobilization, Kinesio tape [KT], and classic treatmentmethods in patients with neck pain.Methods:Sixty patients with neck pain were enrolled. The patients were divided into... more
Objective: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common disorders of the knee joint. It is characterized by pain, reduced proprioception, and altered pattern of vastus muscle activation, which effectively maintain the... more
According to Sobrino i " any types of dance, be it classical ballet, contemporary, sport or folk dance, implies physical activity which may lead to dance-related injuries and the frequency of these injuries is very high. According to a... more
Background and Purpose: Spastic cerebral palsy affects ankle joint function leading to a decrease of the gross motor functional abilities. The purpose of the study was to compare the Muscle inhibitory with Functional corrective Kinesio... more
Purpose: Stroke is one of leading causes of neuromuscular disorders that affects the patients’ abilities during standing and walking. Various treatments have been used to restore and improve patients’ stability and reduce falling risks.... more
The present study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of two types of Kinesio taping on the temporal and spatial variables of gait initiation in individuals with and without Functional Ankle Instability (FAI). Materials and... more
Keloid is defined as excessive cell production resulting with abnormal wound healing. Pathogenesis is still not well under- stood. Nodules characterized benign fibrosis formation usually is located in chest, shoulder, neck and earlobe.... more