Does Kinesio Tape Actually Work? | Expert Physio Reviews the Evidence on K-Tape

In this tutorial, we review the evidence to determine if there is any clinical benefit in using Kinesio tape in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
References
*Parreira et al., 2014: doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2013....
*Mostafavifar, Wertz and Borchers, 2012: doi.org/10.3810/psm.2012.11.1986
*Reneker et al., 2018: doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2017.1...
*Jarecki et al., 2021: doi.org/10.3390/jcm10132992
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[@ahmedel-zayat3561]

This channel is a goldmine! Please never stop what you're doing ❤

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mistertdotcom786]

I’m new to K-Tape. Last Thursday April 13, I was on vacation, walking the downtown area of Guadalajara Jal Mexico. I was approached by a man who claimed to be a chiropractor for the Mexican football team “Las Chivas” he suggested I k-tape my knee because he could see I was in pain while walking, I responded by telling him that my problem was actually Plantar Fasciitis, he then suggested I take my shoes and socks off because in his kit he happened to have K-Tape. I was very suspicious of this man and his intentions, but being that I was safe in a group, in the middle of a very busy place I allowed him to tape my foot. Now I had been in severe pain for about 3 years and had recently made an appointment to consult the possibility of surgery since my cortisol shot had not worked. Well here I am 4 days later April 17, looking up why K-tape works so well. I Can honestly say I have zero pain and am enjoying walking like I did 3 years ago. I wish I could find this man to thank him.

[@himanshujain2047]

Amazing, may god bless him!

[@samiulamin2159]

This is an amazing watch, amazing review and well balanced! Thank you for help clearing up a big misconception in the PT world. Would love to see similar videos on mobs and Manips (the popular cracking stuff) and also the scraping that seems to be a trend also

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Will do our best!

[@ph4t88]

Love the content. You where the only KZbinr I found talking about studies in regards of KT 🙏

[@ClinicalPhysio]

😊😊🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you so much! Glad it was useful!

[@laura1962ism]

I'm just one opinion, but whether it's a perceived benefit or real benefit, I know when my knee, lower back and neck and shoulders are taped they do not have as much pain. If it's just my mind, I'm okay with that because opioid only work on your mind also, so I would rather be dependent on Ktape than the other option.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

There’s no problem with that at all Laura! Most importantly I’m glad to hear it’s going well when you use it!

[@123sisters]

Exactly! It shows the power of our minds in healing. Placebo effect is the proof that what we believe in is very important and manifests into real life.

[@rushodai929]

Laura I feel the same. Also, for me, a lot of times the tape is a physical reminder to go a little easier on the affected area. Aka-you’re hurt, don’t make it worse.

[@aztkdiva]

I feel the same and my mother does too. Mind you, she was against us taping her because she had never heard of it and didn’t understand how it worked. But after going through physical therapy that did not help her, a few weeks of ktaping and she was feeling better. So now she swears by it. Placebo affect? Maybe or maybe not. Whatever it was, it gave her, her mobility back.

[@caroltaylor4942]

Ps, the relief and support KT tape provides is not a placebo effect.

[@aboodfaris966]

Honestly I've never seen a physiotherapist like you great work great job fantastic review everything is just perfect...keep it up

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Really appreciate your support!

[@mildziute]

The studies are the strangest thing. I use taping a lot, the perceived comfort after application ranges from “maybe feels better”, to “wow! the pain is gone!”. And for me personally it is a remedy #1 if I have a back pain. I now think the effects fall into the category of influencing the nervous system - providing it with more information from the site as a person moves. Maybe as manual therapy would? I love taping:)

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Absolutely agree with “influencing the nervous system!”

[@OxysLokiMoros]

K-Taping is bullshit, like manual therapy, blackrolls, electro therapy, cupping, most passive treatments in general... What works is: -Education about pain -Training(Graded activity etc.) -Lifestyle changes(nutrition, activity, sleep, stress)

[@gavinrhodes8474]

Trying to recover from a wrist injury and have little clue where to start because of all the conflicting information everywhere, but I'm very thankful for your very informative video about this product! Thank You😁

[@ClinicalPhysio]

You’re very welcome!

[@lillticky]

I use KT for my wrist injury and it has helped significantly with pain. Whether it's a placebo or not I don't see the problem, it's working and that's all I care about. I don't get when people shut down placebos if it works.

[@OxysLokiMoros]

It's actually a nocebo if you work a lot with passive Treatments

[@Nat-mk7gb]

Really good discussion to have 👍🏻

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you so much!

[@user-np1pq8po9b]

Always great clips, thanks

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@SunriseTherapySpain]

Very balance analysis. Can't ignore the psychosomatic effect of any treatment. Cheers !

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words!

[@honuman39]

I've been a manual therapist for awhile and I remember when I started seeing k tape. There were courses being taught about how to use it and there were people who were very enthusiastic about its benefits. I couldn't figure out how or why it could possibly have a dramatic impact in performance or healing. The only thought I had that made any sense was that it would provide a sensory reminder of the joint/ muscle being taped so the person could be more aware of proper movement. This video helped confirm it's placebo effect.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 glad it helped!

[@aurelianspodarec2629]

And now you ruined the placebo effect for me xD

[@OxysLokiMoros]

K-Taping is bullshit, like manual therapy, blackrolls, electro therapy, cupping, most passive treatments in general... What works is: -Education about pain -Training(Graded activity etc.) -Lifestyle changes(nutrition, activity, sleep, stress)

[@muleimoo]

Great stuff, thanks! A review of message and/or manual techniques would be valuable too

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you! It’s on the list!

[@vasileiospetropoulos2046]

@@ClinicalPhysio including thrust please! Grade 5! Thanks

[@ClinicalPhysio]

@@vasileiospetropoulos2046 🙏🏼

[@OxysLokiMoros]

K-Taping is bullshit, like manual therapy, blackrolls, electro therapy, cupping, most passive treatments in general... What works is: -Education about pain -Training(Graded activity etc.) -Lifestyle changes(nutrition, activity, sleep, stress)

[@raghadsalim2069]

Thank you Dr. Khalid so much, we need review for dry cupping also

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you!

[@mkg304]

It would be interesting to see if it helps in preventing injury. That seems to be an area where it could be effective.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Hi! This was part of the research that we went through in the video, have a listen back … the evidence does not suggest it prevents injury

[@panagiotiskapodistrias9817]

Really nice, thanks a lot!

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you!

[@vaishnavidhumal5165]

I really want to do some research on kinesio taping can you suggest what should I do

[@bstayings]

Excellent lit review!

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you so much!

[@adamfeerst2575]

The studies are about preventing injury (presumably in an otherwise healthy athlete), rehab/healing, or improving performance (again in an otherwise healthy athlete). Those don't seem to address how I use it. If I have a strained calf or hamstring, for example, does kinesio tape provide support/protection to allow me to run safely?

[@caroltaylor4942]

I started using KT tape a few years ago due to various injuries and atrophy from undiagnosed injuries from my mid-thoracic spine to my right foot. KT tape has saved me from the years of agony I was dealing with. 80% of the atrophy and pain are gone!! I am able to do more and move better than I have since my devastating car wreck 20 years ago, which also caused a devastating fall several years later. I am so thankful for the inventor of this tape. I thank them from the bottom of my heart!❤❤❤

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Hi Carol I’m really glad to hear that it has helped you! Wish you all the best 😊

[@OxysLokiMoros]

Placebo. K-Taping is bullshit, like manual therapy, blackrolls, electro therapy, cupping, most passive treatments in general... What works is: -Education about pain -Training(Graded activity etc.) -Lifestyle changes(nutrition, activity, sleep, stress)

[@tracy2762]

what about copper infused tape? i have had good results with copper infused wraps.

[@The1Helleri]

My physical therapist put tape on me for my left shoulder (impingement and possible torn tendons from innate hypermobility). There is a notable reduction of pain for me. But I think it's because of the way she put it on. It restricts my mobility slightly. I feel the tug of my skin when my arm is about to move in a way that she recorded causes me the most pain and it cues me to stop moving my arm that way and correct my posture.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

I hope you continue to feel better!

[@gepardiari8710]

Hey Khalid, you gotta use more visuals and b rolls for more retention. Nice video

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thanks for the tip!

[@johnkapcoe8861]

I don’t know anything about what other athletes do… but I can say that I ran into a video that suggested it for my Achilles pain… I got it and it immediately felt better. Then I did a search on KZbin and viewed some of the for/against videos and found tons of conflicting info. But, in the end, my Achilles feels much better with it so I will keep using it…

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Glad to hear you are feeling better!

[@muuubiee]

Just started to try to use it to help with posture. Are there any studies on posture correction rather than "damage healing"? Seems like it'd give your body some more signals to go along with to help with correcting bad posture. good that sham taping is as good as "professional", since I'm not paying anyone to do this for me.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Hi! I know what you mean - are there studies that show that it genuinely changes posture… but I don’t honestly think there are

[@Asiatranceboy]

Thanks for this review. My concern is, now that we know from the evidence that K-tape doesn’t really confer any meaningful clinical benefit, there is an opportunity cost to spending time applying & promoting such less effective treatments, whereas we could be focusing instead on other treatments that have been proven to be more effective.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Absolutely my friend - that is always the consideration and you make an excellent point. The best thing you can do is put this idea into your own practice and be the best you want to be 😊👍🏼

[@gimygaming8655]

Unfortunately, I have not found any treatments for constant dislocations due to EDS. So, while it might be pointless, if it helps someone with a chronic illness that they haven't found a viable, cheap solution then go for it

[@vasileiospetropoulos2046]

Thanks mate! Thanks!

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Parakalo!

[@jeffd8465]

For my calf ktape seemed to help me by holding things so they wouldn't jiggle as I walked give the muscles time to cool down. It also gave me the feedback to help cancel out the pain I had since the tape felt like it was hugging that area.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

That’s great! Glad to hear it helped you!

[@neithanm]

Thank you! As a science person I'm at my wits end when it comes to physiotherapists and their shams: k-taping, dry needling, power balances and on and on. It might've been perfect to mention impact factor but your succint conclusion was spot on. Society needs less bullshit. Thanks a bunch.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

🙏🏼

[@nataschamalta4366]

The point about swelling is definitely worth future exploration! I used it to best effect with a breast cancer survivor to help maintain her lympathics after having some lymph nodes removed, and it was excellent for this use! I also gave a roll to my partner, and he uses it to help manage chronic edema from an ankle injury to good effect. Love your videos, they're so well researched but accessible at the same time.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Very kind of you thank you! And some fabulous points about swelling! Great to hear of your successes with it

[@maddang1797]

I wondered if this was useful as a support for carpal tunnel syndrom rather than the splint which I find difficult to use as it limits a lot of my daily tasks

[@ClinicalPhysio]

No reason why not to try if you really want to… but I imagine it may not be firm enough to stop you being able to bend your wrist

[@kaseyhair6779]

I have a very long history of knee injuries and live with general pain, discomfort, and severe crepitus in them both daily...about 1.5 years ago a chiropractor told me about kt tape and i laughed at him, but allowed him to tape my knees...skeptical is an understatement for my thoughts about "a dumb piece of cloth tape", but i left it on like he said...within about 12 hours of wearing it i noticed a small difference in my pain level...when i woke the next morning it was almost a night and day difference...been a believer in it ever since

[@ClinicalPhysio]

That’s awesome! I’m very pleased to hear you have had such a benefit from it!

[@mikhaillastname8719]

​@@ClinicalPhysio I second that. I had major improvement for my ACL injury, which I treated conservatively (which is generally advised for amateurs). The effect certainly can't be attributed to placebo or superstitions. Not only did it reduce swelling and aching after the activity (football match), but the stability, painless range of motion, etc. during the game also improved significantly. Maybe the same effect could be achieved by using 'athletic tape' (?) but it is certainly better than elastic band or knee supports. I was advised to use K-tape by a sports therapist who works for a top-level football club. I can't imagine that in the area where big money is involved, people rely so heavily on practices that are questionable. (NB. there's a difference from amateurs in that pros usually opt for surgical help in treating knee injuries because maximum performance is of essence, but still K-tape is used extensively for muscular issues). So while KT might not have long-term effects on recovery just the very thing that they reduce pain and improve range of motion in short-term (Mehran Mostafavifar et al.) is very important especially for amateurs doing sports. And i wish you've stressed that more in the video.

[@Soggz7785]

Hello. I find it relieves the pain in my knee, from a bursa sac which has become inflamed, providing it has been put on correctly. It lifts the skin off of the bursa sac, so no friction on it. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thanks for sharing! I’m glad to hear it helped you!

[@skylaralexander-brown9515]

The evidence in helping with swelling makes sense as to why it helps my knee. I've had a lifelong injury and I hear about k tape. Naturally, I looked at studies and saw that there was no evidence (at the time) that it worked for anything. I have a lifelong injury from childhood and I've always been desperate for any help with swelling and pain, so I decided just to try it and see. It actually helps my knee a lot. Braces never worked for me. Now that I think a out the swelling correlation, my knee doesn't swell as much, or at all when I wear the tape. I can't take nsaids that actually help with my pain, so the k tape is a life saver for me. I often wondered if it was a placebo effect, but it helps, so I don't question it. For my shoulder issues, my physical therapist uses it as a reminder to patients about posture or whatever they need to focus on for recovery, and that's helpful too.

[@skylaralexander-brown9515]

Thank you for this video! It was very informative ☺️

[@ClinicalPhysio]

@@skylaralexander-brown9515 you’re very welcome!

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Hi Skylar! Thank you so much for sharing your story - more than anything I’m so pleased to hear that you feel it is helping you, which is the most important thing!

[@kabeloramavhoya5004]

I use KT a lot with the athletes whether as a placebo or for treatment, I usually find that it gives that proprioceptive/tactile input and makes a difference in athletes psychologically, but with swelling and contusion it works magic. Recovery time is shorter

[@ClinicalPhysio]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@dinaguzman120]

Hi, I been using the KT for more that 13 year, my chiropractor recommend for me for my back pain and work. I never have to use pills. Everybody is different. When you use something you have to believe too. Some people prefer medication that have secondary effects.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you so much for your thoughts!

[@1MaximusDecimusMeridius1]

Personally- I use both as needed. They’re both effective.

[@mrvikingsfan8498]

If something works you don't have to believe it for it to actually work, can't believe those words actually came out of your mouth. That's ridiculous. What you're describing is a placebo effect.

[@MDTAR15]

Personally, i have had zero luck with K-Tape actually providing any pain relief. I had an elbow injury from an impact sustained while playing a little football with some friends. I watched about 2 dozen "how to videos" on using KT properly on the elbow... felt no difference other than the hair being tugged on. Fast forward 2 years (Sept 2022) and somehow, no clue how really, i went to bed and woke up with knee pain. Doc said it was a Grade II MCL and meniscus tear with a strained/sprained ACL (i'm truly clueless as to how this much damage happened). Doc gave me hinged knee brace and a 6" wide ACE bandage to use for stability, along with some pain killers and advice to use ice 3-5 times a day.... however, the brace was cumbersome and the bandage only provided support when it was tight, but that caused me to lose feeling in my lower leg. Once again, i turned to KT and KZbin for advice on properly using the tape for support/pain relief in these areas...once again, i felt no benefit (actually hurt a bit more)...but i did shave the hair this time, so i didn't suffer from hair being pulled out of my leg :) ... At my next visit to the docs, i asked him how to properly use it and he said he didnt use in unless it was requested. He had a Sports Med guy come in and show me how to tape it...he actually taped me up the first time (it was exactly how i was taping it), and just like before, it actually hurt worse when walking out of the office. So, i have basically been wearing nothing, just icing it 3-5 times a day, using 800Mg of Ibuprofen once or twice a day and following the theory of "If it hurts like heck...dont do it". So far i havent seen much improvement in 12 days...we shall see. I have never hurt my knee this bad so i dont know if this type of injury has a 4...6...10...16...20 week healing time or what. Comments are appreciated if you have any insight. AND, if i'm being a dumbbell for doing it my way, let me know as well...i can take polite criticism. Have a great day and i hope everybody watching this is recovering well or has recovered already.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

I don’t think you are being a dumbbell at all! K-Tape absolutely isn’t necessarily designed to instantly relieve pain, and I can totally appreciate the Sports Doc was using same method as you… so don’t beat yourself up 😊🙏🏼

[@spaulinit]

For achilles tendonitis, k tape has been a godsend for me. I've used it after strengthening, massage and stretching before sport. I play and referee football. If I start without the tape, pain is almost instant throughout and recovery is long. With the tape, pain is nonexistent, however it starts again after removal. It then stops immediately after stretching and massage.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Very pleased to hear that you are doing well!

[@dr.shaileshkamble1820]

I really like ur videos.. love u🙂🙂

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you so much!

[@z0uLess]

My physiotherapist applied a small strap of such tape under my kneecap (lifting it up) after an hour session of training and examining my jumper knee and the band that is creates applies pressure to the inflamed tendon and it allowed my brain to use the muscle instead of easing off it and letting it become weak while training. The pressure that it creates on the tendon kinda reprograms the pain signals so that you are still able to activate the muscle and not overcompensate with other muscles. Seems logical enough for me, and my experience from taping it myself and moving about speaks to the same results. I've been working out with weights for 20 years and I know how hard it is to access consciously the muscle activation and how good the body is at compensating with other muscles, especially while doing sports and balancing acts.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Glad to hear it has been useful for you!

[@z0uLess]

@@ClinicalPhysio my point is that the video does not do the subject of "human experience" justice because such experiencea has real world effects ... and I would prefer it if you got into the methods being used in the studies an how they came to their conclusions rather than just saying it was a randomized trial. All I got from this is that I dont have to be so accurate in where I place the tape so long as it stretches the skin and interrupts the neurological signals.

[@dewabius]

Indeed, how it works is not known with certainty. But that doesn't mean there's no effect at all because in fact it helps a lot.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Absolutely! This is what I have confirmed in the video even if the effect is psychological/placebo

[@chasehaynie879]

In my experience, admittedly limited relative to many, Ktape has no biomech advantages like these studies/ this video says however it does seem (i haven't done formal studies so i don't feel confident using stronger language ha) to have decent/good benefits with fascia like plantar fasciitis or MFR because of essentially the prolonged low-mid grade stretch it provides, posture corrections mainly due to providing cuing, and for edema/brusing where in assuming it's stimulating bloodflow to the area. Like MFR, dry needling, cupping, scraping, etc it is simply a tool that serves a fairly specific purpose but often gets touted as a cureall like Flexseal. Modalities are meant to be used to facilitate correction, they don't correct the MSK issues themselves

[@ClinicalPhysio]

This is a really well made point! Thank you! I agree that as you said it shouldn’t be seen as the cure, and perhaps studies try and see if was the cure rather than just something that helps 🙏🏼

[@sidrens5292]

Isn’t K-tape also used to help in the correction of joint position? I.e positioning the joint in a better rested position, in order to provide a cue for the patient? I find this very beneficial.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Is K-tape strong enough to truly provide enough force that it will stop a joint moving in an “incorrect” direction?

[@sidrens5292]

@@ClinicalPhysio it’s not meant for that - used to simply cue the patient regards what a ‘good’ rested position should feel like- example: taping shoulder to find a good anatomically sound position in which to move joint. Not used to help generate force or stop the joint moving.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

@@sidrens5292 Sure! As we said in the video, this probably comes under the Neuromodulation concept … I suppose we just have to be careful with how we phrase it to ensure patients do not think it’s something they will always need e.g. “We’re hoping to see if this tape gives your skin and muscles some feedback so that they remember to do their job”… A gentle consideration therefore if saying “this tape will help stabilise/correct your joint position” as this may lead patients to believe that it’s the tape that’s doing the “correcting”, rather than themselves

[@sidrens5292]

@@ClinicalPhysio absolutely agree! I only use it as a cue mechanism, so the patient understands what ‘good rested posture’ feels like and also reinforces how important strength and mobility are to restore efficient mechanics 😀

[@user-vw8rh2rh6q]

@@ClinicalPhysio Leukotape can achieve 😃😃😃The k-tape only gives sensory input

[@ixlr8395]

I’m a firm believer in KT Tape. I’ve used the tape for my plantar fasciitis on both feet for about a year.These past two weeks I have not used it since I have no pain .

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Glad to hear it’s helping you!

[@OxysLokiMoros]

K-Taping is bullshit, like manual therapy, blackrolls, electro therapy, cupping, most passive treatments in general... What works is: -Education about pain -Training(Graded activity etc.) -Lifestyle changes(nutrition, activity, sleep, stress)

[@taralets5386]

THANK YOU! This is my opinion ever since I used K tape back in 2000. It is all about psychological effect that people keeps on using the tape. I play basketball and K taping has no effect in any ways. It is just for looks or even design into your body. Once you use it, your mind will tell you that the tape is working? I don’t think so!

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you for your message! Wishing you all the best with your basketball 👍🏼

[@mta01ajd]

I suffer with inflammation after running, without a doubt taping helps to reduce my swelling. Example is the bottom end of the IT band, so above the knee on the outside, it just works. Surely it also has a pain relief mechanism similar to a TENS machine? (Or a parent rubbing a child's painful knee!)

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Hi Andrew! The evidence doesn’t highlight a pain relieving effect although I appreciate what you are suggesting… In order to have that pain relieving mechanism (neuromodulation as we sometimes call it), the amount of signal applied by the tape would have to reach above a certain threshold so that it is “loud enough” for the body to pay attention. TENS is a great example of this as you can have it on very low intensity which is not “loud enough” or a higher intensity which is loud enough and thus goes beyond that threshold. K-tape I imagine does not provide enough of a pain changing stimulus to go above that threshold

[@mta01ajd]

@@ClinicalPhysio Thanks for the detailed reply! That does make a lot of sense, appreciate you humouring my speculation! I saw one video suggesting if you were to apply it over a large haematoma the colour under the tape would dissipate much quicker, I'm sure I even saw an example... In my head it didn't seem a huge stretch to think it could therefore affect inflammation. Not scientific I know! If I read too deeply I might knock out any placebo effect 😂

[@ClinicalPhysio]

@@mta01ajd no you are right there absolutely pictures around that show the change in colour of bruising and swelling with k-tape - that’s definitely true …… I suppose the next question is, “is that a genuine deep change?” Or “just a change in colour on the surface and actually it doesn’t actually change much deep below the tissue?”…. This I do not know the answer to!

[@mta01ajd]

@@ClinicalPhysio Hmmm, it would be an interesting study!

[@SuperNictastic]

I was a massive sceptic about kinesiology tape, I just looked at athletes using it and thought that can't possibly work. Fast forward a few years and I am doing ultra marathons and decided to try it for a dodgy Achilles and knee. It worked. It certainly helped alleviate some of the pain whether that is real or just in the head I dont know but I am a convert.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Great news! Glad it’s working for you!

[@fylbike]

Have to agree, I've laughed at this for years, then, I strained a MCL prior to a cycling holiday and I thought I'd try it out of desperation, applied the tape to 'reinforce' the ligament, using three strips at different angles and....... yes, it helped, support the knee. - Granted only one persons view, but, I'm sold

[@OxysLokiMoros]

K-Taping is bullshit, like manual therapy, blackrolls, electro therapy, cupping, most passive treatments in general... What works is: -Education about pain -Training(Graded activity etc.) -Lifestyle changes(nutrition, activity, sleep, stress)

[@sateesh666]

My personal experience it works acute conditions,trigger point area , female patients ..in developing countries it generate amount to physio

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Thank you for your thoughts!

[@Alexdiaz727]

Kinesio Tape on bruise. Google images. Pretty clear it has some kind of effect on reducing the bruise area.

[@paulinesroczynski7505]

I have a rotator cuff injury a detached supraspinatus tendon. Have suffered intense pain for 3 years and have regular steroid injections which can last 4 to 5 months. Have just had my shoulder taped and the difference is amazing - has taken all the pain away and I can do nearly all the movements I need to do without any sharp pains.. Does KT tape work - yes 100%.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

That’s great! I’m very pleased to hear it has helped your symptoms!

[@aurelianspodarec2629]

@@ClinicalPhysio You are giving too much "bot" like answers.

[@DeepikaAditya]

I like the colours

[@ClinicalPhysio]

😂

[@rlshultz5841]

None of the studies address the question does KT tape help PREVENT injury or further injury. This is a different question and important. It’s more about muscle support than improvement

[@gordanaivanisevic7325]

Well, I use it stabilize my bad ankle when I hike. Even if it is placebo, my ankle feels more stable.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

That’s absolutely great! If it helps you then good news

[@ValhallaGuild]

I had k tape because of runners knee and patella tracking problem. It it work! no pain!

[@ClinicalPhysio]

That’s great to hear!

[@jrichey10]

I don’t understand this part though. If it helps with swelling, wouldn’t that then also help with pain and mobility? These three variables are directly related to one another. If an area is swollen, your mobility is reduced, and your pain is increased. If it helps with swelling, it seems obvious that it will help with pain and mobility. Aside from that, I know for sure at the very least my pain and mobility are greatly improved instantly once kt-tape is applied. I know that’s anecdotal, but I can’t be the only one! Perhaps these studies were done on people with more acute injuries? Like obviously kt-tape isn’t gonna do much for a broken limb or a ruptured/torn ligament, but for a simple sprain, it can definitely provide a significant degree of pain relief and mobility. Idk, to me this video kinda seems like contrarian bait. People love to feel like they have the “real” knowledge and that everyone else is full of shit. It’s an ego boost. The studies cited here aren’t the only studies done on kt-tape. Idk. I’m gonna keep taping my ankle when it flares up bc it immediately provides relief and allows me to work without even thinking about it whereas without it, it’s the *only* thing I’m thinking about.

[@jacobrahe8726]

My physical therapist just wrapped my knee with ktape….i have a meniscus tear

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Wishing you all the best 🙏🏼

[@RhonTaeKwon]

Yes it works. I fractured my pinky toe last year and due to my work requirements they wouldn't let me wear my medical boot so I used K tape and wrapped my foot up so I could go to work and it really healed my fractured toe. I also do TaeKwonDo and K tape does wonders there.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Glad to hear it has worked for you!

[@MemeGang420]

Spinal manipulation has to be the next hot take 👀

[@ClinicalPhysio]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@surfcoasttherapeuticmassag9518]

I hardly use it

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Many don’t!

[@climberguy10001]

High school athletes swear by it, so it must work on everything.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

😂

[@badboidenis]

Pain is generated by movement. K tape significantly reduces movements and keeps muscles/joints more compact. Therefore I can’t understand these conclusions.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Pain may not always be generated by movement! But I think the other consideration is “does k tape SIGNIFICANTLY reduce movement”. I suppose the evidence suggests not

[@badboidenis]

@@ClinicalPhysio what I meant that is pain increases with movement when there’s already an injury with its own causes. For the meniscus for example. I can run probably 50% better with the tape on.

[@OffRadarPro_3768]

Don't know about other people but i feel some increase in performance while wearing these not by much tho but feels better than not wearing it while working out. Not saying you'll be a fuckin athlete while wearing this....just my personal opinion

[@ClinicalPhysio]

That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@elijones93]

It 100% works... It supports whilst training or being active.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Glad to hear it’s helping you!

[@bitethebook249]

When ever I K Tape my Knee I am able to do pistol squats. I hope this aint the placebo effect 🤣🤣

[@ClinicalPhysio]

😂😂

[@yn9861]

I think the tape makes my pain worse 😢

[@ClinicalPhysio]

So sorry to hear that

[@miauv833]

The conclusion seems a bit punishing on the athletes as if all of them could be just superstitious, there was reduced inflammation proven, inflammation causes pain, pain needs to be taken seriously. Best of lucks.

[@ClinicalPhysio]

Certainly not punishing on athletes! It’s the same for every human on the planet… it’s just that we see k-tape used a lot with athletes!

[@miauv833]

@@ClinicalPhysio Then implying all humans are superstitious, which is inaccurate, dangerous and dismissive, I would definitely address the later part, that there was reduced inflammation proven, inflammation causes pain, pain needs to be taken seriously. I think therapists would benefit a lot from visiting different countries where physiotherapy is patient orientated and not provider orientated. You dont cite your credentials in your page, what are they?

[@davidbuckner6454]

I’d like to reach out to Khalid if he should find this reach out plz