SynthesisEuropean journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine2026
Effectiveness of kinesio tape in people with low back pain. A systematic review with meta-analysis.
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Abstract
backgroundLow back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal condition. Kinesio Tape (KT) has been proposed as a non-pharmacological treatment, but its effectiveness remains unclear.
methodsA systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted according to PRISMA. Searches were performed in MEDLINE-Ovid, Embase-Ovid, PEDro, CENTRAL, CINAHL, LILACS, and Scopus up to January 2025. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating KT in individuals with LBP were included. The primary outcomes were functionality and pain intensity, and the secondary outcomes were range of motion and adverse events.
resultsFifty-four RCTs involving 3479 participants were included. In acute LBP, KT improved functionality by 14.95% (95% CI: -31.40 to 1.50) compared with no intervention on the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). In chronic LBP, KT improved functionality by 11.9% (95% CI -18.07 to -5.73) compared to no intervention, and 2.31% (95% CI -5.83 to -1.22) versus placebo, both on ODI, and 0.97 points in the Roland-Morris Questionnaire (95% CI -2.45 to 0.51) versus Micropore
conclusionsKT may improve functionality and reduce pain in short-term LBP. However, its effects on long-term chronic and irradiated LBP remain limited, and further high-quality trials are needed.
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