ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2021
Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States.
Article in International journal of sports physical therapy, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04678115 (A Randomized Cross-Over Clinical Trial Comparing Two Non-Surgical Treatments for Severe Blepharoptosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 12 papers.
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A Randomized Cross-Over Clinical Trial Comparing Two Non-Surgical Treatments for Severe Blepharoptosis
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
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- A Single-Center Sham and Active-Controlled Double-Blind Randomized Crossover Trial of the Magnetic Levator Prosthesis for Severe Blepharoptosis.Translational vision science & technology · 2025Trial
- Pain Unraveled: Kinesio Taping as a Novel Approach to Myofascial Pain Management.Current pain and headache reports · 2026Review
- Acute neuro-athletic training effects on cognitive-motor and technical performance in youth basketball players.Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience · 2026Article
- Effects of kinesio taping applied over the biceps muscle on muscle activity and muscle fatigue.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Do Healthcare Professionals Agree with Delphi Expert Recommendations for Instrument Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization Precautions and Contraindications? An Exploratory Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Does kinesio taping affect balance in individuals with multiple sclerosis?Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2025Observational
- How Do Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Maintain Their Physical Fitness? A Descriptive Survey Study.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
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- Physical Therapists' Acceptance of a Wearable, Fabric-Based Sensor System (Motion Tape) for Use in Clinical Practice: Qualitative Focus Group Study.JMIR human factors · 2024Article
- Auxetic structures used in kinesiology tapes can improve form-fitting and personalization.Scientific reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe existing body of kinesiology tape (KT) research reveals inconsistent results which challenges the efficacy of the intervention. Understanding professional beliefs and KT clinical application might provide insight for future research and development of evidence-based guidelines. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to survey and document the beliefs and clinical application methods of KT among healthcare professionals in the United States.
designCross-sectional survey study.
methodsA 30-question online survey was emailed to members of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Professionals were also informed through a recruitment post in different private healthcare Facebook groups.
resultsOne thousand and eighty-three respondents completed the survey. Most respondents used KT for post-injury treatment (74%), pain modulation (67%), and neuro-sensory feedback (60%). Most believed that KT stimulates skin mechanoreceptors (77%), improve local circulation (69%), and modulates pain (60%). Some respondents believed KT only created a placebo effect (40%) and use it for such therapeutic purposes (58%). Most used a standard uncut roll (67%) in black (71%) or beige (66%). Most respondents did not use any specialty pre-cut tape (83%), infused tape (99.54%), or a topical analgesic with tape (65%). The most common tape tension lengths used by respondents were 50% tension (47%) and 25% (25%) tension. Patient reported outcomes (80%) were the most common clinical measures. Most respondents provided skin prep (64%) and tape removal (77%) instructions. Some did not provide any skin prep (36%) or tape removal (23%) instruction. The average recommended times to wear KT were two to three days (60%). The maximum times ranged from two to five days (81%).
conclusionThis survey provides insight into how professionals use KT and highlights the gap between research and practice. Future research should address these gaps to better determine evidence-based guidelines. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.
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