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Effects of Kinesiotaping on Knee Osteoarthritis: A Literature Review Publisher



Abolhasani M1, 2 ; Halabchi F1, 2 ; Afsharnia E1 ; Moradi V3 ; Ingle L4 ; Shariat A1 ; Hakakzadeh A1, 2
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Source: Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation Published:2019


Abstract

The purpose of this review was to determine the current evidence-base for the efficacy of kinesiotaping in patients with osteoarthritis. Search-ing was undertaken using MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) from 2007 to 2018. The target terms included within our search criteria were kinesiotape, osteoar-thrites, knee pain, adults, and geriatric. Current findings indicate that kinesiotaping can be considered a useful method for decreasing pain without any side effects in patients with osteoarthritis. The search yielded 1,062 articles and finally seven studies met inclusion criteria. However, there are a limited number of appropriately powered, robustly designed studies. Further research is required to fully understand the short- and longer-term impact of kinesotaping in patients with osteoar-thritis. © 2019 Korean Society of Exercise Rehabilitation.
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