Observational studyNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2025
Does kinesio taping affect balance in individuals with multiple sclerosis?
Observational study in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- The efficacy of kinesiology tape for rotator cuff injuries: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of ankle Kinesio taping on balance and functional performance in obese female collegiate students: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
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Abstract
backgroundBalance disorders are common in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) due to the combined effects of lack of adequate postural control, muscle weakness, ataxia, and lack of sensory information. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Kinesio taping (KT) on balance among subjects with MS.
methodThis was a non-controlled observational study. A consecutive convenience sample of 30 individuals with MS was assessed. KT was applied directly to the skin under the foot. Clinical assessments were performed at baseline, immediately before and after application of the tape. Balance was evaluated with both eyes open and closed. The effects of sense of balance, spasticity, and muscle strength were evaluated.
resultsA significant difference was observed before and after banding in the dominant and non-dominant extremities (p
conclusionsKT appears to be a useful tool in reducing the fall rate and improving balance skills in patients with MS. These preliminary results suggest that the use of Kinesio foot taping may be useful in immediately stabilising body posture.
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