ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
The Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Posture, Balance, and Gait in Patients Suffering from Low Back Pain.
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- Effectiveness of kinesio tape in people with low back pain. A systematic review with meta-analysis.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2026Pooled it
- The efficacy of kinesiology tape for rotator cuff injuries: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Comparison of the Effects of Kinesio Taping and Foam Roller Exercises in Individuals with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundLow back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of lost productivity, absenteeism, disability, and early retirement worldwide. LBP treatment should be comprehensive, including prevention, education, diagnosis, and various treatment methods. Management can be divided into pharmacological and non-pharmacological. The role of physiotherapy in the comprehensive treatment of LBP is very important. Elastic therapeutic tape, also called kinesiology tape or therapeutic kinesiology tape, has been used for about 50 years. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio taping in patients suffering from (LBP), and its possible effect on the swing of the center of pressure (COP), balance, gait, improvement of coordination, and pain reduction.
methodsA total of 60 patients aged 20 to 83 years (54% women) were examined, all of whom fulfilled the requirements for admission and rejection. The L1-L5 spine of the experimental group underwent Kinesio taping in addition to thorough rehabilitation. The control group underwent balance control training based on visual feedback (VFB). The research tools used included the Bohannon single-leg standing test, the FAC (Functional Ambulatory Category) scale, the Podsiadlo and Richardson Standing and Walking Test called "Timed Up and Go" (TUG), evaluation of lumbar spine movement, Lasegue's test and examination of neurological deficit symptoms, and self-assessment of pain using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
resultsThe effects of Kinesio taping on pain, gait, coordination, postural control, and balance are statistically significant. The main parameter influencing the effects of Kinesio taping was age (below 55 years); this relationship was also observed in the control group.
conclusionsKinesio taping is an effective method in the treatment of LBP. It improves postural control, balance, gait, coordination, and pain.
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