Effects on pain of kinesiology tape in patients with plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled study.

研究概要

Thirty-four patients with plantar fasciitis were randomized to receive kinesiology tape (KT) treatment (n=17) or a sham tape intervention (n=17). The primary outcome was pain reduction, measured using a visual analog scale (VAS), assessed daily for up to five days while wearing the tape and 24 hours after removal. Secondary outcomes included pain trends over time and potential post-treatment effects. Overall, the study found that KT significantly reduced pain from the first day of application, with the most significant pain difference observed on the second day. However, pain increased after tape removal, though it remained lower than baseline levels. The study concluded that KT effectively reduces short-term pain in plantar fasciitis and is more effective than sham taping.