What is the impact of Kinesio taping on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Amr Elrosasy Mohamed Abo Zeid Ahmed W Abbas Hatem Abdelmoneim Eldeeb Ghaith Y Eljadid Abdulrahman Khaldoon Hamid Mohammad Al Diab Al Azzawi

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2024)

This analysis suggests limited to no benefits of KA post-ACL reconstruction. While the control group surprisingly showed better improvement in flexion strength, no significant differences were found in extension strength and pain. Further rigorous trials are needed to confirm its utility in rehabilitation.

Keyphrases

anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
spinal cord injury