ReviewJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2020
The Evidence for Common Nonsurgical Modalities in Sports Medicine, Part 1: Kinesio Tape, Sports Massage Therapy, and Acupuncture.
Review in Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- Immediate and localized effect of Kinesio tape on the hand grip strength of sedentary female adults.Journal of medicine and life · 2023Trial
- The effect of Kinesio taping on cervical proprioception in athletes with mechanical neck pain-a placebo-controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Trial
- Effect of Kinesio Taping Combined With Oromotor Stimulation on Feeding Readiness in a Preterm Infant: A Case Report.Cureus · 2026Article
- Kinesio Taping as an Adjunctive Nursing Intervention for Lower Extremity Edema in ICU Patients: A Case Series.Reports (MDPI) · 2026Article
- Rehabilitative Good Practices in the Treatment of Patients with Muscle Injuries.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Medial Gastrocnemius Strain: Clinical Aspects and Algorithmic Approach.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2024Article
- The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to Quadriceps and Gastrocnemius Muscles on Speed, Agility and Flexibility: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2023Article
- Treatments that are perceived to be helpful for non-neuropathic pain after traumatic spinal cord injury: a multicenter cross-sectional survey.Spinal cord · 2021Article
- Effect of infrared irradiation combined with mannitol and kinesiology tape on postoperative swelling and pain in patients with a periarticular ankle fracture.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThere are a number of nonsurgical modalities used by athletes in attempts to improve performance or prevent, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries. A concise review of available evidence on common nonsurgical modalities used today is necessary so that practitioners may appropriately counsel patients.
methodsA comprehensive review of relevant publications regarding Kinesio taping, sports massage therapy, and acupuncture from 2006 through 2019 was completed using PubMed and Google Scholar.
resultsThere have been numerous investigations evaluating the efficacy of nonsurgical modalities for a myriad of musculoskeletal conditions. There is some low level evidence to suggest the use of Kinesio tape for athletes with acute shoulder symptoms and acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome and as an adjunct treatment for low back pain. There is a need for higher quality research to better elucidate the effect of sports massage therapy on sports performance, recovery, and musculoskeletal conditions in general.
conclusionsNonsurgical modalities are low-cost treatment strategies with very few reported adverse outcomes that will likely continue to increase in popularity. High-quality studies are needed to effectively evaluate these treatments, so that care providers can provide appropriate guidance based on evidence-based medicine.
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