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Effects of Kinesio Taping on Edema Control in Patients With Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Literature Review

  • Yong, Joon-hyoung (Department of Physical Therapy, Hallym Polytechnic University) ;
  • Lim, Jin-seok (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Yonsei University) ;
  • Moon, Il-young (Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Yonsei University) ;
  • Yi, Chung-hwi (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Software and Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University)
  • Received : 2022.07.18
  • Accepted : 2022.08.11
  • Published : 2022.08.20
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Abstract

Background: The application of Kinesio tape (KT) has become an alternative treatment for the reduction of edema owing to its distinct characteristics that mimic skin behavior. Although many studies have found that KT application has a positive effect on edema related to breast cancer and rehabilitation following mandibular third molar surgery, there is little evidence to support the use of KT for musculoskeletal injuries. Objects: The purpose of this study was to review the literature related to KT application for reducing edema caused by musculoskeletal disorders. Methods: A literature search (July 2022) was performed on PubMed for articles published between January 2012 and June 2022. The following keywords were used: "Kinesio taping," "Kinesio tape," "swelling," and "edema," with different combinations and derivations. Only articles available in English were included in this study. Results: Among 68 identified studies, seven met our search strategy and criteria and were included in the literature review. Five of these studies investigated musculoskeletal disorders of the knee joint; two of them reported that KT application had a positive effect on edema measured using perimetry following total knee replacement and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. However, the KT application did not improve swelling in patients with acute lateral ankle sprains. Pediatric patients with acute proximal phalangeal joint sprain experienced a more significant improvement in the reduction of swelling than the group using a splint. Conclusion: This literature review found discrepant evidence to support using KT for edema control in musculoskeletal disorders. Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of KT for controlling edema following musculoskeletal injuries.

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This study was supported by the "Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project" and the Korean Research Foundation for the Department of Physical Therapy at the Graduate School of Yonsei University.

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