Effects of kinesiotaping on knee osteoarthritis: A literature review

Abolhasani, Maryam; Moradi, Vahideh; Halabchi, Farzin; Afsharnia, Elahe; Ingle, Lee; Shariat, Ardalan; Hakakzadeh, Azadeh

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.

Citation

Abolhasani, M., Moradi, V., Halabchi, F., Afsharnia, E., Ingle, L., Shariat, A., & Hakakzadeh, A. (2019). Effects of kinesiotaping on knee osteoarthritis: A literature review. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 15(4), 498-503. https://doi.org/10.12965/jer.1938364.182

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Jul 10, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Aug 28, 2019
• Publication Date: Aug 28, 2019
• Deposit Date: Jul 23, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 10, 2019
• Journal: Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
• Print ISSN: 2288-176X
• Electronic ISSN: 2288-1778
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 498-503
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12965/jer.1938364.182
• Keywords: Kinesiotaping; Osteoarthritis; Knee; Rehabilitation
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/2225092
• Publisher URL: https://www.e-jer.org/journal/view.php?number=2013600714