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

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY

卷:76

Review

Zhong, Ying¹  Zheng, Cheng²  Zheng, Jiahui³  Xu, Shanchun⁴ 

[1] Zhejiang Chinese Med Univ, Dept Orthopaed, Affiliated Hosp 1, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang, Peoples R China

[2] First Clin Med Coll Zhejiang Chinese Med Univ, Zhejiang Prov, Hangzhou City, Hangzhou City 310053, Peoples R China

[3] Xianju Peoples Hosp, Dept Orthopaed, Taizhou City 317300, Zhejiang, Peoples R China

[4] Zhejiang Chinese Med Univ, Dept Gen Med, Affiliated Hosp 1, 54 Youdian Rd, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang, Peoples R China

关键词: Kinesio tape;    Lateral epicondylitis;    Pain;    Grip strength;    Meta-analysis;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.02.044

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Background: The efficacy of Kinesio tape (KT) in lateral epicondylitis (LE) is widely discussed, but the results of these studies are conflicting. We perform this meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in order to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KT in the treatment of LE. Methods: A comprehensive search of the published literature in PUBMED, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases was implemented. Only English RCTs were included in this study. The outcome measures included visual analogue scale (VAS), grip strength, modified Mayo performance index, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and adverse events. The Cochrane risk of bias tool was also utilized to evaluate the risk of bias. Data analysis was performed with STATA version 13.0 (Statacorp, college station, Tex). Results: Five studies with a total of 168 patients were included. The present meta-analysis demonstrated that KT yielded statistically superior pain scores, grip strength, Modified Mayo performance index and DASH score. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of adverse events. Conclusion: KT is effective in relieving pain, restoring grip strength, and improving functionality in patients with LE undergoing rehabilitation.

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