Welcome to Students in CHRG! On our second episode, we’re talking about kinesiology tape! As fieldwork students at Corbin Health & Rehab Group, we’re excited to research and share the benefits and effectiveness of utilizing kinesiology tape for therapeutic treatment, and explore its relevance to occupational therapy practitioners, especially in the time of COVID-19. We incorporate evidence based research articles, as well as discuss our experiences (or lack thereof) as students to determine the benefits, limitations, and patient perspectives on this emerging therapeutic method.

Banerjee, G., Johnson, M. (2020). Should kinesiology taping be used to manage pain in musculoskeletal disorders? An evidence synthesis from systematic reviews. The Journal of Indian Association of Physiotherapists. doi: 10.4103/PJIAP.PJIAP_31_19

Coopee, R. (2014). Chapter 13: Taping Techniques. In 1097198110 831145187 M. A. Jacobs & 1097198111 831145187 N. M. Austin (Authors), Orthotic intervention for the hand and upper extremity: Splinting principles and process (2nd ed., pp. 352-372). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Espí-López, G. V., Inglés, M., Ferrando, A. C., & Serra-Añó, P. (2019). Effect of kinesio taping on clinical symptoms in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, 32(4), 561–567. https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-171100