ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2016
Efficacy of kinesio tape application on pain and muscle strength in patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a placebo-controlled trial.
Article in Journal of physical therapy science, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06018675 (Comparison of Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling and Lidocain Injection Methods in Myofascial Pain Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Comparison of Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling and Lidocain Injection Methods in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Who cites it
18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 62 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Kinesio Taping for Pain Management and Pressure Pain Threshold in Myofascial Pain Syndrome.Pain research & management · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of combined Kinesio-taping with chest physiotherapy program on pain, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and quality of life after mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Trial
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- The effect of Kinesio taping on cervical proprioception in athletes with mechanical neck pain-a placebo-controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Trial
- Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping in the Treatment of Latent and Active Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: two Prospective, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trials.Scientific reports · 2019Trial
- Assessment of the Short-Term Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Trigger Points Release Used in Functional Disorders of the Masticatory Muscles.Pain research & management · 2018Trial
- Modern Methods for Postural Correction: The Impact of Kinesio Taping and Corrective Exercises on Dentists-A Quasi-Experimental Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Short-term effectiveness of epidermis dermis fascia kinesiotaping technique in myofascial pain syndrome on upper trapezius: A multi-center, double-blind, randomized clinical study.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Effects of Different Taping Techniques in Individuals with Myofascial Pain Syndrome with a Trigger Point in the Trapezius Muscle: A Sham-controlled Randomized Study.Medeniyet medical journal · 2024Article
- Short-term effects of Kinesio taping combined with cervical muscles multi-angle isometric training in patients with cervical spondylosis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Pressure Pain Threshold of the Upper Trapezius Trigger Point: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Baseline Values and Their Modification after Physical Therapy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Comparison of Dry Needling and Inhibitory Kinesio Taping in Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2022Article
- Short-Term Changes in Chronic Neck Pain After the Use of Elastic Adhesive Tape.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2021Article
- Effectiveness of training about kinesiotaping in myofascial pain syndrome: A prospective, single-blind, randomized-controlled study.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Taping for conditions of the musculoskeletal system: an evidence map review.Chiropractic & manual therapies · 2020Review
- A comparison of dry needling and kinesiotaping therapies in myofascial pain syndrome: A randomized clinical study.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2020Article
- A Short Overview of the Effects of Kinesio Taping for Postural Spine Curvature Disorders.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2018Review
- NO EFFECT OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE ON PASSIVE TENSION, STRENGTH OR QUADRICEPS MUSCLE ACTIVATION OF DURING MAXIMAL VOLUNTARY ISOMETRIC CONTRACTIONS IN RESISTANCE TRAINED MEN.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2018Article
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Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the short- and mid-term effects of Kinesio taping on the trapezius muscle in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-seven patients with active upper trapezius myofascial trigger points were randomly divided to 2 groups: group 1 received Kinesio taping for the upper trapezius muscle, and group 2 received a sham Kinesio taping application. Neck pain (Visual Analog Scale and pressure algometry) and trapezius muscle strength data were collected at baseline, immediately after Kinesio taping application, and at one month follow-up. [Results] The mean changes in Visual Analog Scale scores were significantly different between groups at T2 and T1, with less pain in group 1. The mean changes in algometry scores were significantly different between groups at T3 compared with T2 in favor of group 1. The mean changes in trapezius muscle strength were significantly different between the groups at T2 compared with T1 in favor of group 1. [Conclusion] Patients with myofascial pain syndrome receiving an application of Kinesio taping exhibited statistically significant improvements in pain and upper trapezius muscle strength.
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