Kinesio Taping Research and Evidence

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSMay 2018Low journal impact

Prophylactic Kinesio taping enhances balance for healthy collegiate players.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation24/11/2025Medium journal impact

Effects of kinesio taping applied over the biceps muscle on muscle activity and muscle fatigue.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Kinesio taping in sports: A scoping review.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation23/03/2026Low journal impact

Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Combined with Kinesio Taping on Shoulder Function in Patients with Long-Head Biceps Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders28/02/2022Medium journal impact

Effects of Kinesio taping on skin deformation during knee flexion and extension: a preliminary study.

PM&R2018Low journal impact

Immediate and Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping Tightness in Mechanical Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

Kinesio taping versus dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized, single blind (evaluator), prospective study.

Multiple Sclerosis and Related DisordersDec 2022Medium journal impact

Core stability-based balance training and kinesio taping for balance, trunk control, fear of falling and walking capacity in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomized single-blinded study.

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation10/07/2024Medium journal impact

Efficacy of plantar tactile sensation and balance in patients with subacute stroke following plantar kinesio taping: a randomized, cross-over preliminary study.

Children15/03/2025Medium journal impact

Impact of Kinesio Taping on Oral Feeding and Swallowing Functions: Acoustic Analysis of Swallowing Sounds in Late Preterm Infants-A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Clinical RehabilitationDec 2019Medium journal impact

Kinesio taping versus compression garments for treating breast cancer-related lymphedema: a randomized, cross-over, controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Immediate and acute effects of Kinesio taping on back muscle endurance, low back flexibility, and balance among sedentary individuals: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

Effect of Kinesio taping on clinical symptoms in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized clinical trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders21/04/2025Medium journal impact

Efficacy on pain and knee function of Kinesio taping among patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2023Medium journal impact

Effect of kinesio-taping on the acute phase of the post-operative reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: A randomized controlled trial.

The Physician and SportsmedicineOct 2022Medium journal impact

Efficacy of kinesiology taping on the management of shin splints: a systematic review.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice02/09/2023Medium journal impact

The efficacy of Kinesio taping on lymphedema following head and neck cancer therapy: a randomized, double blind, sham-controlled trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice03/08/2023Medium journal impact

Manual lymphatic drainage and Kinesio taping applications reduce early-stage lower extremity edema and pain following total knee arthroplasty.

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy2023Low journal impact

Effects of elastic kinesiology taping on shoulder proprioception: a systematic review.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2021Medium journal impact

Evaluation of the effects of different applications of kinesio taping on postural control in healthy women.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2020Medium journal impact

Evaluating the short term effects of kinesiology taping and stretching of gastrocnemius on postural control: A randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2018Medium journal impact

Short-term effects of kinesio taping on trigger points in upper trapezius and gastrocnemius muscles.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation07/10/2025Medium journal impact

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus Kinesio taping in treating musculoskeletal disorders: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2018Medium journal impact

Effect of kinesio taping on lower limb joint powers in individuals with genu varum.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2024Medium journal impact

The acute effects of kinesio-taping on movement kinematics and muscle co-activation in rowing athletes.

Disability and RehabilitationAug 2019Medium journal impact

Effects of Kinesio taping in activity and sit-to-stand movement in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: placebo-controlled, repeated-measure design.

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation21/02/2020Medium journal impact

A Comparison of 6 Weeks of Aquatic Exercise and Kinesio Taping in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain.

Journal of Hand Therapy2022Low journal impact

Efficacy of kinesio taping on hand functioning in patients with mild carpal tunnel syndrome. A double-blind randomized controlled trial.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineJun 2018High journal impact

Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and kinesio taping in calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder: a randomized controlled trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeNov 2022Medium journal impact

Functional effects of kinesiology taping for medial plica syndrome: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2019Medium journal impact

Comparison of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and knee kinesio taping in early osteoarthritis pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Clinical RehabilitationNov 2018Medium journal impact

Kinesio taping is superior to other taping methods in ankle functional performance improvement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

NeuroRehabilitation2018Medium journal impact

Immediate effect of kinesio taping on knee extensor torque of children with Cerebral Palsy: Three case reports.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyJun 2021Medium journal impact

The Efficacy and Treatment Fidelity of Kinesiology Taping in Conjunction With Conservative Treatment Interventions Among Individuals With Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

Journal of Hand Therapy2023Low journal impact

Effect of Kinesio taping on wrist kinematics and functional performance: A randomized controlled trial.

Physiotherapy JournalJun 2020Low journal impact

Efficacy of kinesio taping in treatment of shoulder pain and disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

Comparison of kinesio taping and occlusal splint in the management of myofascial pain in patients with sleep bruxism.

Disability and RehabilitationNov 2023Medium journal impact

Does kinesio taping have an effect on kinetics and kinematics after lower limb musculoskeletal injuries? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2018Medium journal impact

The effect of Kinesio Taping on postural control in subjects with non-specific chronic low back pain.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2022Medium journal impact

Kinesio taping as an alternative treatment for manual laborers with carpal tunnel syndrome: A double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2021Medium journal impact

The influence of Kinesio Taping on muscle fatigue in individuals with low back pain: A randomised controlled trial.

Physical Therapy in SportNov 2021Medium journal impact

The effectiveness of Kinesio taping on playing-related pain, function and muscle strength in violin players: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationNov 2019Medium journal impact

Effects of Kinesio Taping on the Relief of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationMay 2020Medium journal impact

The Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Recovering From Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Crossover Study.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation09/07/2025Medium journal impact

Immediate effect of ankle joint and rectus abdominis kinesiology taping on static and dynamic balance in rhythmic gymnasts aged 10-12 years.

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular DiseasesMay 2022Medium journal impact

Immediate Effect of Lower-Leg Kinesio Taping on Ankle Dorsiflexion and Gait Parameters in Chronic Stroke with Foot Drop.

Journal of Clinical Medicine21/10/2024High journal impact

Biomechanical Analysis of Rectus Femoris Kinesio Taping Effects on Post-Muscle Fatigue Stop-Jump Task Performance.

Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation22/12/2025Medium journal impact

Effects of kinesiology taping leggings on exercise performance and physiological responses during CrossFit training in women aged 20-30 years.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2022Medium journal impact

Kinesio taping application for rotator cuff disease: Beneficial or harmful? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine09/04/2026High journal impact

Kinesio taping effectively improved pain and disability in postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: a randomized controlled trial.

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