Effects of Kinesio-Taping in Lateral Epicondylitis: A Narrative Review
Aloysius Rodrigues
Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Saumya Srivastava *
Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: The objective of this narrative review was to assess the effects of Kinesio-Taping in Lateral Epicondylitis.
Methods: A comprehensive search of already published relevant articles only from medical databases like Google Scholar, PubMed and ScienceDirect was carried out for obtaining the same from the year 2014-2019.
Background: Lateral epicondylitis is a familiar musculoskeletal disorder that primarily affects the extensors of the wrist. Kinesio-taping (KT) is a newer generation taping technique that aid's the body’s healing process whilst supporting and giving stability to the muscles and joints without hindering the range of motion of the body.
Conclusion: The current review recognises the need for Kinesio-Taping in individuals with Lateral Epicondylitis as it has shown to enhance the functionality of the wrists and reduce pain.
Limitations: More in-depth studies are to be conducted to find out the mechanism behind Kinesio-Taping.
Keywords: Lateral epicondylitis, pain reduction, Kinesio-Taping, proprioceptive stimulation, hand grip strength