Abstract
Background: Shoulder taping is commonly used to improve muscular dysfunction and glenohumeral alignment in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). However, the implications of taping on the reduction of pain and increase in functional ability are yet to be established.Objectives: The objective of this systematic review is to synthesise the current available evidence on the effectiveness of shoulder taping on pain and function in patients with SIS.Data sources: Medline, AMED, EMBASE, and CINAHL were searched (April 2014) using keywords adapted for each database.Study selection: Three reviewers screened titles and abstracts for eligibility. Two reviewers independently selected relevant studies. Studies examining the effect of shoulder taping on pain and/or function in adults with SIS were reviewed.Data synthesis: Risk of bias was assessed using a 12-item quality scale. Qualitative synthesis was carried out using a 5-level rating system for best evidence synthesis.Results: Five studies were inc...
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