Kinesiotaping

Last updated on: 01.07.2023

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IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Back pain, strains, fiber tears, atrophies, imbalances, impingement syndrome, shoulder instabilities, ligament injuries, instabilities, osteoarthritis, tenosynovitis, achillodynia, epicondylitis, patellar tendinitis, and others. Also in headaches, neuropathies, multiple sclerosis, lymphedema, and ascites. In the treatment of hypertrophic scars, statistically significant results were shown in terms of mean scar width, reduction in procedure time, and overall score.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergy to polyacrylate adhesive ("patch allergy") , skin lesions such as eczema, infection.

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  1. Groth KJ et al. (2005) Kleb den Schmerz einfach weg - Die innovative Therapie mit den Kinesio-Tapes. F. A. Herbig Verlagsbuchhandlung, Munich, ISBN 3-7766-2437-X.
  2. Kumbrink B (2009) K-Taping: a practical handbook basics, application techniques, indications. Springer Medizin Verlag, Heidelberg, ISBN 978-3-540-72439-1.
  3. O'Reilly S et al (2021) Use of tape for the management of hypertrophic scar development: A comprehensive review. Scars Burn Heal. 12:20595131211029206. doi: 10.1177/20595131211029206. PMID: 34290886; PMCID: PMC8278453.

Last updated on: 01.07.2023