Taping

In this paper, we review the research studies on the application to kinesio taping in treating myofascial pain syndrome and other related issues. It appears that the kinesio taping application can elevate the subcutaneous space and then increase the blood circulation and lymph fluid drainage to reduce the chemical factors around the myofascial pain syndrome region.

Therefore, it is suggested that kinesio taping method can be used as a regular treatment or added to the other treatment for myofascial pain.

Low back pain can be difficult to treat. Management of chronic low back pain and leg pain requires a multifactorial approach.

This course will not only help you to identify the underlying causative factors of LBP, but will also provide you with techniques that will enable you to assist patients to increase their active control of the passively unstable and associated areas in a way that will minimise symptom reoccurrences.

And add an important modality to your tool box.

This on-line course offers practical tips for the selection of taping techniques for knee pain.

You will learn which techniques to utilise for severe, moderate and mild knee pain as well as for different pathologies.

In addition, there are tips for taping sporting and non-sporting persons.

We aimed to investigate changes in postural stability on a stable surface after the application of dynamic tape for patients with inversion ankle sprains. This study enrolled 30 patients (age 25.5 ± 8.0 years) with grade I and II ankle sprains, which occurred 7–21 days before enrolment.

Postural stability (balance, coordination, feedback) was assessed before and after the application of dynamic tape using a stabilographic platform. Three 32-s exercises were performed on the stabilographic platform, one with eyes open, one with eyes closed and one with visual feedback.

We concluded that the use of dynamic tape after an ankle sprain significantly improved balance and coordination on a stable surface. The benefits were shown in terms of a significant improvement in the asymmetric load of the injured limb in comparison to the healthy limb during the test with closed eyes and a considerable improvement in the asymmetric load that was evaluated with visual feedback on a stable surface. 

Keywords: dynamic tape; ankle sprain; kinesiology taping; postural stability; rehabilitation