Effectiveness of kinesio taping for chronic stroke patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Fandim, JV; Amaral, AL; Andrade, LM; Almeida, L; Giangiardi, VF; Oshima, RKA; Quel De Oliveira, C; da Silva, ML; Saragiotto, BT

Effectiveness of kinesio taping for chronic stroke patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Fandim, JV Amaral, AL Andrade, LM Almeida, L Giangiardi, VF Oshima, RKA Quel De Oliveira, C

da Silva, ML Saragiotto, BT

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Citation:: Disabil Rehabil, 2024, 46, (14), pp. 1-13
Issue Date:: 2024

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dc.contributor.author	Fandim, JV
dc.contributor.author	Amaral, AL
dc.contributor.author	Andrade, LM
dc.contributor.author	Almeida, L
dc.contributor.author	Giangiardi, VF
dc.contributor.author	Oshima, RKA
dc.contributor.author	Quel De Oliveira, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3991-0699
dc.contributor.author	da Silva, ML
dc.contributor.author	Saragiotto, BT
dc.date.accessioned	2024-10-09T00:31:13Z
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dc.identifier.citation	Disabil Rehabil, 2024, 46, (14), pp. 1-13
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dc.description.abstract	PURPOSE: Kinesio taping (KT) is an approach that has been used in the rehabilitation of patients with chronic stroke. The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of KT alone or combined with other interventions for patients with chronic stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The search was performed on CENTRAL, EMBASE, PEDro, and five other databases and two trial registries up to July 2022. We included randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of KT compared to control interventions. The primary outcomes were upper limb function and gait. We assessed the risk of bias in the included studies using the PEDro scale. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. RESULTS: We included 14 RCTs undertaken in six different countries. PEDro score ranged from 4 to 9 points. There is very-low certainty evidence that KT has no effect on gait, balance, and postural control. We found very-low certainty evidence of a slightly benefit when used in addition to other therapies for gait, balance and postural control, and pain intensity. CONCLUSIONS: Our study findings show KT does not have enough robust evidence for improving upper limb function, gait, balance and postural control, and pain intensity in chronic stroke patients.Implications for rehabilitationKinesio taping (KT) is a method that has gained popularity among some health professionals to treat patients poststroke.There is very-low certainty evidence that KT alone has no effect on gait, balance and postural control compared to no treatment.There is very-low certainty evidence that KT plus other therapies may be slightly beneficial for gait, balance and postural control, and pain intensity intervention.Only one study reported there were no adverse events such as skin reactions or local ulceration for patients poststroke.
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dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences
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dc.subject.mesh	Stroke Rehabilitation
dc.subject.mesh	Athletic Tape
dc.subject.mesh	Postural Balance
dc.subject.mesh	Chronic Disease
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dc.subject.mesh	Gait
dc.subject.mesh	Upper Extremity
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dc.subject.mesh	Stroke
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dc.subject.mesh	Athletic Tape
dc.subject.mesh	Stroke Rehabilitation
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dc.subject.mesh	Stroke Rehabilitation
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dc.title	Effectiveness of kinesio taping for chronic stroke patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
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pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
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Abstract:

PURPOSE: Kinesio taping (KT) is an approach that has been used in the rehabilitation of patients with chronic stroke. The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of KT alone or combined with other interventions for patients with chronic stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The search was performed on CENTRAL, EMBASE, PEDro, and five other databases and two trial registries up to July 2022. We included randomized controlled trials that evaluated the effectiveness of KT compared to control interventions. The primary outcomes were upper limb function and gait. We assessed the risk of bias in the included studies using the PEDro scale. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. RESULTS: We included 14 RCTs undertaken in six different countries. PEDro score ranged from 4 to 9 points. There is very-low certainty evidence that KT has no effect on gait, balance, and postural control. We found very-low certainty evidence of a slightly benefit when used in addition to other therapies for gait, balance and postural control, and pain intensity. CONCLUSIONS: Our study findings show KT does not have enough robust evidence for improving upper limb function, gait, balance and postural control, and pain intensity in chronic stroke patients.Implications for rehabilitationKinesio taping (KT) is a method that has gained popularity among some health professionals to treat patients poststroke.There is very-low certainty evidence that KT alone has no effect on gait, balance and postural control compared to no treatment.There is very-low certainty evidence that KT plus other therapies may be slightly beneficial for gait, balance and postural control, and pain intensity intervention.Only one study reported there were no adverse events such as skin reactions or local ulceration for patients poststroke.

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