SynthesisFrontiers in neurology2025
The effect of Kinesio Taping on motor function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The efficacy of kinesiology tape for rotator cuff injuries: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
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- Comparison of the Effects of Elastic and Rigid Taping on Gross Motor Function, Balance, and Functional Capacity in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized, Single-Blinded Trial.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- New Perspectives on the Efficacy of Catgut Embedment in Acupoint Combined with Rehabilitation Training for Pediatric-Cerebral-Palsy Motor Function Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Kinesio taping (KT) is a well-known rehabilitation therapy technique used for treating children with cerebral palsy. However, no meta-analysis of kinesio taping has been conducted specifically for this purpose. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to explore the effectiveness of kinesio taping in enhancing gross motor function, balance ability, and gait in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: A comprehensive database search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Cnki, Wan Fang, VIP, and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the impact of kinesio taping (KT) on cerebral palsy. RCTs published until May 31, 2024, that met our predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria were included. Data extraction, literature review, and assessment of the methodological quality of the trials were performed. The meta-analysis was conducted using StataSE version 16. Results: The primary outcome was Gross Motor Function Measure, Berg Balance Scale, Muscle Tension-Heel-Ear Test. The secondary outcomes were step frequency, step speed, step length. Our meta-analysis includes 378 children from 10 RCTs incorporated. Main result the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM D) (SMD = 1.00, 95%CI = 0.24-1.77, Conclusion: To some extent, compared to the control group, the addition of kinesio taping improved motor dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy during rehabilitation. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/search, identifier: CRD42024528254.
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