Improved Pain, Function, and Grip Strength in Kinesio Taping vs Sham for Lateral Epicondylitis

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Improved Pain, Function, and Grip Strength in Kinesio Taping vs Sham for Lateral Epicondylitis . ACE Report. 2020;9(12):33. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12431

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Kinesio tape reduces pain in patients with lateral epicondylitis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Int J Surg. 2020 Apr;76:190-199.

Contributing Authors: Y Zhong S Xu C Zheng J Zheng

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Synopsis

Five randomized controlled trials with a total of 168 patients with lateral epicondylitis (LE) were included in this meta-analysis comparing kinesiotaping (n=85) and sham taping/physiotherapy (n=83). The follow-up of included studies ranged from 2 months to 6 months. The outcomes of interest included pain measured on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), grip strength, function using the Shoulder and Han...