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Short-term effects of Kinesio Taping application on outcomes of athletes with shin splints [with consumer summary]
Saki F, Shayesteh A, Ramezani F
Physical Treatments 2024 Jan;14(1):43-52
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: Shin splints are a common injury in the world of sports, causing pain along the inner edge of the tibial and impacting an athlete's performance and well-being. The study aims to examine how Kinesio Taping application affects pain, postural control, and plantar pressure parameters in athletes with shin splints. METHODS: A placebo-controlled trial design was used, with 32 athletes with shin splints randomly assigned to either the Kinesio Taping group (KT 16) or the placebo group (PC 16). The KT group received Kinesio tape with 75% tension applied to the affected shin, while the PC group received the same application without tension. Before and after the taping intervention, pain levels, postural control, and plantar pressure parameters were evaluated. RESULTS: Results indicated that the KT group experienced a significant pain reduction and improved postural control and plantar pressure parameters compared to the PC group. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that Kinesio tape can relieve pain in the short term and enhance postural control and plantar pressure distribution in athletes with shin splints. Further research is necessary to explore the long-term effects and underlying mechanisms.

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