Use Of Kinesio Taping Research Articles

Perceived Benefits of Kinesio Tape® Compared to Non-Kinesiology Tape and No Tape in Healthy Collegiate Athletes

Background: Sports participation is considered a meaningful occupation for people of all ages. Multiple disciplines use Kinesio Tape® during treatment (Kinesio Taping® Association International, 2013e) for sports-related injuries. While the use of Kinesio Tape® is becoming increasingly popular in sports, there is a lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to address the following question: Is there a perceived sports performance benefit of using Kinesio Tape® compared to non-kinesiology tape or no tape in healthy collegiate athletes?

Kinesio Taping Does Not Provide Additional Benefits in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Who Receive Exercise and Manual Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Background Many clinical practice guidelines endorse both manual therapy and exercise as effective treatment options for patients with low back pain. To optimize the effects of the treatments recommended by the guidelines, a new intervention known as Kinesio Taping is being widely used in these patients. Objectives To determine the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain when added to a physical therapy program consisting of exercise and manual therapy. Methods One hundred forty-eight patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain were randomly allocated to receive 10 (twice weekly) sessions of physical therapy, consisting of exercise and manual therapy, or the same treatment with the addition of Kinesio Taping applied to the lower back. The primary outcomes were pain intensity and disability (5 weeks after randomization) and the secondary outcomes were pain intensity, disability (3 months and 6 months after randomization), global perceived effect, and satisfaction with care (5 weeks after treatment). Data were collected by a blinded assessor. Results No between-group differences were observed in the primary outcomes of pain intensity (mean difference, -0.01 points; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.88, 0.85) or disability (mean difference, 1.14 points; 95% CI: -0.85, 3.13) at 5 weeks' follow-up. In addition, no between-group differences were observed for any of the other outcomes evaluated, except for disability 6 months after randomization (mean difference, 2.01 points; 95% CI: 0.03, 4.00) in favor of the control group. Conclusion Patients who received a physical therapy program consisting of exercise and manual therapy did not get additional benefit from the use of Kinesio Taping. Level of Evidence Therapy, level 1b. Prospectively registered May 28, 2013 at www.ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01866332). J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(7):506-513. Epub 6 Jun 2016. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.6590.

The Effects of Quadriceps Kinesio Taping on Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Performance in Healthy Participants: A Randomized Controlled Study

Objective:Aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacities are important components of athletic performance. The use of Kinesio Taping® (KT) as a supplementary treatment in athletic settings has increased in the recent years. KT can facilitate muscle contraction, which may be useful for improving performance. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the application of KT to the quadriceps muscle has any effect on anaerobic and aerobic performance in young healthy individuals.Design:Randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical study.Setting:Baskent University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.Patients:Thirty-two healthy male participants were randomly assigned to either the KT group or a sham KT (SKT) group.Interventions:The KT muscle facilitation technique was applied to the quadriceps muscle bilaterally and measurements were taken 45 min later to ensure full adhesion.Main Outcome Measures:The Wingate cycle ergometer test was used to assess peak anaerobic power (peak AnP, in Watts) and exercise capacity (Watt/kg), while the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) was used to assess aerobic exercise capacity of the participants. Comparisons between groups were performed using the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test, while those between baseline and posttaping used the nonparametric Wilcoxon test.Results:No significant difference was found between the two groups in the aerobic or anaerobic test parameters (p > .05). Within the groups, a significant improvement in time factors in peak AnP (929.7 2 ± 184.37 W to 1043.49 ± 224.42 W) was found only in the KT group (p = .028) and no other parameter was significantly different (p > .05).Conclusions:KT applied to the quadriceps muscle can positively improve anaerobic exercise performance and athletic performance capacity. However, KT did not affect aerobic capacity. Further research is needed to show that KT can improve and support anaerobic and aerobic exercise capacity in healthy participants or athletes.

Prolonged use of Kinesiotaping does not enhance functional performance and joint proprioception in healthy young males: Randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACTObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of continuous (48-hour) use of Kinesiotaping (KT) on functional and proprioceptive performance in healthy, physically active men.MethodTwenty-six healthy, physically active men (21.8±2.2 years old) were randomly allocated into two groups: 1) Kinesiotaping group (KG, tape applied with 40% tension for rectus femoris activation); 2) Control (CG, tape applied over rectus femoris without additional tension). Subjects attended the laboratory on five separate occasions: 1) familiarization; 2) baseline measurement without tape (BL); 3) immediately post-tape application (T0); 4) 24h (T24); and 5) 48h (T48) post-tape application. The outcomes were distance in the single (SHT) and triple hop tests (THT), vertical jump height (VJH), vertical jump power (VJP), and rate of force development (RFD). A mixed-model ANOVA was applied to verify differences between and within groups.ResultsNo significant (p >0.05) differences were found in the SHT and THT between groups and moments. Likewise, the main effects for VJH, VJP, and RFD were not significant (p >0.05).ConclusionThe present study demonstrated no significant immediate or prolonged (48h) effects of KT on functional and proprioceptive performance.

Current Evidence Does not Support the Use of Kinesio Taping in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review

Current Evidence Does not Support the Use of Kinesio Taping in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review

Kinesio taping of the deltoid does not reduce fatigue induced deficits in shoulder joint position sense

BackgroundMuscle fatigue is known to decrease shoulder proprioceptive acuity, potentially contributing to injuries. It has been suggested that Kinesio taping can improve proprioception. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Kinesio taping on shoulder joint position sense after muscle fatigue. MethodsTwenty-four healthy subjects were evaluated in a randomized, crossover, single-blind study design. Shoulder joint position sense was assessed during active repositioning tests at the target angles of 50°, 70° and 90° of arm elevation in scapular plane, in three sessions: control (no taping), Kinesio taping (Kinesio taping applied over the deltoid muscle with tension) and sham (Kinesio taping applied over deltoid without tension). Joint position sense was assessed three times: before taping; following taping application or rest, in the control session; and following a fatigue protocol. The constant error (repositioned angle–target angle) was considered for statistical analysis, using a 3-way repeated-measure ANOVA (within subject factors: taping, time and target angle). FindingsThere was no interaction or main effect involving taping. An interaction between time and angle was found and the simple effect showed that the constant error increased following fatigue at 70° and 90°, but not at 50°. InterpretationThe results of this study does not support the use of Kinesio taping applied over the deltoid muscle for compensating or preventing shoulder joint position sense deficits caused by muscle fatigue of shoulder abductors.

Effect of short-term application of kinesio tape on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon, trunk postural control and trunk repositioning in healthy females

This study was designed to investigate the potential effects of kinesio tape on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon, trunk postural control and trunk position sense when applied for a short period (30 min) to the low back of healthy female participants. Twenty-four participants were assigned to one of two groups: kinesio tape applied in either the recommended stretched or non-stretched (control) manner over the low back. Tests were performed at three time points (pre-tape, with tape, post-tape) to assess low-back muscle flexion-relaxation, position sense during active trunk repositioning and trunk postural control during seated balance. Results demonstrated that wearing kinesio tape did not affect the angle at which the erector spinae muscles became silent during trunk flexion (flexion-relaxation). Trunk repositioning error increased when wearing kinesio tape in both the stretched and non-stretched manner, and this increased error persisted after the tape was removed. Seated balance control improved when wearing kinesio tape in both the stretched and non-stretched manner, and these improvements persisted after the tape was removed. In conclusion, these findings do not support the general suggestions that short-term use of kinesio tape on the low-back region alter low-back muscle activation and enhance tasks related to proprioception, at least under these taping conditions in a group of healthy females.

Knowledge of and willingness to recommend kinesiotape for upper limb overuse injuries: A comparison of therapists', GPs' and surgeons' perspectives

Background/Aims: Upper limb overuse injuries, such as tennis elbow, may be challenging in terms of both diagnosis and management, and there is no consensus on a gold standard intervention. Despite limited evidence in the literature to support the efficacy of kinesiotaping, this new treatment modality has gained popularity among athletes and the general public and is commonly used to treat these conditions. Clinicians are therefore relying on lower levels of evidence and/or expert opinion when deciding whether to use this treatment and it is likely that there are varying perspectives on its potential clinical benefits. The purpose of this study was to compare the opinions of hand therapists, general practitioners (GPs) and hand surgeons on the use of kinesiotape for upper limb overuse injuries. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a self-report survey to gather data from respondents (n=157). Survey questions aimed to identify practice patterns and gain an understanding of clinicians' reasons for either recommending or not recommending this modality. Results: Hand therapists rated their understanding of the use of kinesiotape (Mean±SD = 6.51±1.89) significantly higher than levels reported by GPs (Mean±SD = 3.04± 2.50) and surgeons (Mean±SD = 4.16± 2.52). Hand therapists reported a moderate level of success with the use of kinesiotape (Mean±SD = 6.30±1.59), which was significantly higher than that reported by surgeons (Mean±SD = 4.84±1.21); however, there was no notable difference between hand therapists and GPs (Mean±SD = 5.27± 2.10). Of the three groups, GPs were most likely (69.5%) to indicate that they would not use or recommend kinesiotape, compared with 31% of hand therapists and 38.7% of hand surgeons. Conclusions: Hand therapists are more likely to rate kinesiotaping as successful and recommend its clinical use, indicating that they place greater emphasis on their own clinical experience than research evidence. It is inferred that GPs and surgeons have a higher level of scepticism for interventions without supporting evidence, such as kinesiotaping. More evidence from randomised controlled trials is required to inform practitioners on the potential benefits of this intervention.

Specific postural strategies depending of proprioceptive vibrations integration for stroke patients

to receive conventional physiotherapy with the addition of Kinesio Taping to the lumbar spine (Conventional Physiotherapy plus Kinesio Taping Group) over a period of 5 weeks (10 sessions of treatment). Clinical outcomes (pain intensity, disability and global perceived effect) were collected at baseline and at 5 weeks, 3 months after randomisation. Data was collected by a blinded assessor. All statistical analysis was conducted following the principles of intention to treat analysis, and the effects of treatment were calculated usingMixed Linear Models. Results: The addition of the use of Kinesio Taping in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain who receive guideline-endorsed conventional physiotherapy did not significantly change its effect on pain intensity (MD −0.01 points, 95% CI−0.88 to 0.85), disability (MD−1.46 points, 95% CI −3.38 to 0.54) or global perceived change (MD −0.12 points, 95% CI −1.30 to 1.06) at 5 weeks and similar effects were observed at 3 months. Conclusion(s): The addition of Kinesio Taping as a component of a guideline-endorsed physiotherapy program in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain was no more effective than treat the patients with physiotherapy only. Implications: It is not worthwhile to add Kinesio Taping in patients with low back pain who received good quality physiotherapy care.

Balance Control Following Muscle Fatigue Among Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability And The Effect Of Kinesiotape

Introduction: Chronic ankle instability is thought to be related to sensorimotor deficits including decreased proprioception, strength, neuromuscular and postural control. Muscle fatigue also affects joint proprioception and kinesthetic properties. Despite the frequent clinical use of kinesiotape for athletic injuries, controversy remains regarding its ability to enhance muscle activity and performance. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of kinesiotape on dynamic stability following ankle muscle fatigue among individuals with chronic ankle instability. METHODS: Participants included 10 males and 10 females with a mean age of 24.9±2.6 years, with chronic ankle instability defined as score ≤27 in the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool questionnaire and unable to conduct a single leg stance test with eyes closed for 30 seconds. Participants were tested under three conditions in random order: Kinesiotape, non-elastic sport tape and no tape pre- and post- fatigue of the ankle muscles. Fatigue was induced in ankle invertor and evertor muscles using an isokinetic apparatus. Activity of the fibularis muscle was recorded using one channel vibromyography (VMG, Biopac System, Inc. MP 150), dynamic balance and neuromuscular control was assessed using the Y Balance test. Friedman tests were conducted to evaluate differences between groups and conditions. RESULTS: Following fatigue, there were similar significant decreases in the VMG in all groups (p<0.01). No significant difference in dynamic balance test scores was found between the pre- and post- fatigue condition for each group and between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Kinesiotape had no significant effects on dynamic balance and muscle activity following ankle muscle fatigue among individuals with chronic ankle instability.

Immediate effect of Kinesio taping on shoulder muscle strength and range of motion in healthy individuals: A randomised trial.

Taping is widely used in the field of rehabilitation as both a means of treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries. In recent years, the use of Kinesio tape has become increasingly popular; it can be applied to virtually any muscle or joint in the body. Kinesio tape and its strength-enhancing properties have been the focus of recent research based on the neuromuscular facilitator theory. There has been, however, inconclusive evidence to either support or refute this theory. This study investigated the immediate effect of Kinesio taping (KT) on peak torque of shoulder external rotators muscle and shoulder external and internal range of motion (ROM) in healthy individuals. This was a single-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomised trial. A total of 39 participants were randomly allocated into three groups. Two main variables were measured-peak torque of shoulder external rotation at two isokinetic speeds (60°/s and 180°/s) was measured with a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer, and shoulder rotation ROM was measured with a standard goniometer. Dependent variables were measured after the application of three different taping conditions-no taping (NT), KT, and placebo taping (PT)-on each participant with 3-day intervals. The mean peak torque at speeds of 60°/s and 180°/s demonstrated no significant difference among the three taping conditions. No significant difference in external rotation range of motion was detected among the three taping conditions. The PT condition led to a significantly smaller mean internal range of motion value than KT and PT (p <0.016). Overall, KT did not cause significant difference in shoulder external rotation peak torque, and shoulder internal and external range of motion in healthy individuals.

Successful use of Kinesio tape to treat an acute muscle haematoma

Abstract A 73-year-old woman presented with recent onset significant spontaneous bruising. She also had a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and was undergoing investigations for biochemical hyperthyroidism. A diagnosis of acquired haemophilia A was confirmed with laboratory testing in addition to thyrotoxic Graves’ disease. She had significant bruising of her left thigh and restricted mobility of the left leg. A significant left vastus lateralis haematoma was diagnosed by ultrasound scan. A course of FEIBA (Factor Eight Inhibitor Bypassing Activity) was commenced and physiotherapy input provided. Kinesio tape was applied to the thigh using a lymphatic drainage technique with the aim of reducing swelling and bruising. Eight days after the initial application of tape, bruising had significantly reduced and her range of movement had returned to normal. This case history demonstrates how kinesio tape may be used as a useful adjunct to standard therapy.

Immediate effects of kinesio taping on fixed postural alignment and foot balance in stroke patients.

[Purpose] The main aim of this study was to identify the short-term effects of Kinesio taping (KT) on the static body alignment and overall balance function presented by the coordinate and foot balance in stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-eight stroke subjects were randomly allocated into the study groups. The kinematic analysis measured deviation or changes from standard body alignment and foot pressure by the human anatomy-based coordinates were examined using the Shisei Innovation System PA200 ver.9.0. [Results] The glabellas on the front view, larynx on the front view, rt. greater tubercle of the humerus (vertical changes), lt. greater tubercle of the humerus (vertical changes), posterior superior iliac spine, and greater trochanter (horizontal changes) showed statistically significant decreases, indicating dislocation from the axis center, after taping. [Conclusion] The clinical use of KT for stroke patients who have asymmetrical and imbalanced body posture could be an optimal therapeutic approach. Since more evidence based practices are needed, future studies should include large numbers of subjects and examine diverse KT application patterns.

Immediate effects of Kinesio Taping on the movement of the hyoid bone and epiglottis during swallowing by stroke patients with dysphagia

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on the swallowing function of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-two stroke patients were randomly assigned to two groups; an experimental group which received KT, and a control group which received no taping intervention. Two-dimensional kinematic analysis was used to determine the displacement of the hyoid bone and the angular variation of the epiglottis using human anatomy-based coordinates. The functional dysphagia scale (FDS) was determined by a videofluoroscopic study (VFSS). [Results] The experimental group presented statistically significant improvements in kinematic changes of the vertical excursion of the hyoid bone and epiglottal rotation. [Conclusion] Clinical use of KT for dysphagia patients should be considered as a treatment approach. In future research, more subjects and more diverse patterns should be studied to accumulate further evidence.

The Effect of Ankle Kinesio Tape on Ankle Muscle Activity During a Drop Landing.

The use of Kinesio Tape among health care professional has grown recently in efforts to efficiently prevent and treat joint injuries. However, limited evidence exists regarding the efficacy of this technique in enhancing joint stability and neuromuscular control. To determine how Kinesio Tape application to the ankle joint alters forces and muscle activity during a drop-jump maneuver. Single-group pretest- posttest. University laboratory. 22 healthy adults with no previous history of ankle injury. Participants were instrumented with electromyography on the lower-leg muscles as they jumped from a 35-cm platform onto force plates. Test trials were performed without tape (BL), immediately after application of Kinesio Tape to the ankle (KT-I), and after 24 h of continued use (KT-24). Peak ground-reaction forces (GRFs) and time to peak GRF were compared across taping conditions, and the timing and amplitude of muscle activity from the tibialis anterior, peroneus longus, and lateral gastrocnemius were compared across taping conditions. No significant differences in amplitude or timing of GRFs were observed (P > .05). However, muscle activity was observed to decrease from BL to KT-I in the tibialis anterior (P = .027) and from BL to KT-24 in the PL (P = .022). The data suggest that Kinesio Tape decreases muscle activity in the ankle during a drop-jump maneuver, although no changes in GRFs were observed. This is contrary to the proposed mechanisms of Kinesio Tape. Further research might investigate how this affects participants with a history of injury.

Stosowanie metody kinesiotapingu jako uzupełnienie programu usprawniania po endoprotezoplastyce stawu kolanowego u chorych na reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów

Oczekiwania dotyczące wczesnej rehabilitacji – aby w jak najkrótszym czasie osiągnąć dobre wyniki usprawniania – powodują, że program terapii po leczeniu operacyjnym musi zawierać wiele metod wspomagających samodzielne funkcjonowanie pacjenta. Kinesiotaping jako metoda usprawniania pacjenta po zabiegu &lt;br /&gt; chirurgicznym jest coraz częściej stosowana, wykazuje zróżnicowane działanie terapeutyczne i jednocześnie jest dobrze tolerowana przez chorych.&lt;br /&gt; W artykule zamieszczono szczegółowe opisy aplikacji plastrów do kinesiotapingu, jakie są stosowane w reumoortopedii po endoprotezoplastyce stawu kolanowego. Mają one istotny wpływ na poprawę samodzielności osób z zaawansowanymi zmianami destrukcyjnymi w obrębie pozostałych stawów. Opisy aplikacji zostały podzielone pod względem ich działania i czasu stosowania po operacji. W tekście wyróżniono aplikacje przeciwobrzękowe, korekcyjne i na bliznę pooperacyjną, których celem jest wspomaganie procesu usprawniania od pierwszej doby po zabiegu chirurgicznym.

Kinesio taping and jump performance in elite female track and field athletes and jump performance in elite female track and field athletes.

The application of kinesio tape (KT) to lower-extremity muscles as an ergogenic aid to improve muscle-strength-related parameters such as jumping is controversial. To test the hypothesis that the application of KT enhances the jumping performance of healthy uninjured elite female track and field athletes. A double 1-legged jump test was performed before and after the application of blue K-Active tape without traction on the maximally stretched gastrocnemius, hamstrings, rectus femoris, and iliopsoas muscles according to the generally accepted technique. 18 German elite female track and field athletes (age 21 ± 2 y, height 172 ± 4 cm, body mass 62 ± 5 kg, active time in their sport 13 ± 4 y). Factorial analysis of variance with repeated measures (ANOVA, Bonferroni) revealed no significant differences in jumping performance between the tests (P > .05, d = 0.26). These findings suggest that the application of KT has no influence on jumping performance in healthy, uninjured female elite athletes. The authors do not recommend the use of KT for the purpose of improving jump performance.

Uso da kinesio taping na dor lombar: revisão sistemática

Introdução: Diversas modalidades de terapêuticas são propostas como tratamento das dores lombares, entre elas a kinesio taping. Objetivos: Verificar o uso da kinesio taping para tratamento da dor lombar. Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática, consultando as bases de dados: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro e ACP Journal Club. Utilizaram-se os descritores: kinesiotaping, kinesio taping, kinesio tape ou kinesiotape. Foram incluídos ensaios clínicos que versavam sobre o uso da kinesio taping no tratamento da dor lombar. Para avaliação da qualidade metodológica foram utilizadas a escala de qualidade de Jadad e a PEDro. Resultados: Três artigos foram incluídos na revisão. Pela escala PEDro, dois trabalhos foram considerados de alta qualidade, e um destes também o foi pela escala de Jadad. Conclusões: Apesar da boa qualidade de dois estudos, os resultados não evidenciaram a efetividade da kinesio taping na dor lombar.

Current evidence does not support the use of Kinesio Taping in clinical practice: a systematic review.

Is Kinesio Taping more effective than a sham taping/placebo, no treatment or other interventions in people with musculoskeletal conditions? Is the addition of Kinesio Taping to other interventions more effective than other interventions alone in people with musculoskeletal conditions? Systematic review of randomised trials. People with musculoskeletal conditions. Kinesio Taping was compared with sham taping/placebo, no treatment, exercises, manual therapy and conventional physiotherapy. Pain intensity, disability, quality of life, return to work, and global impression of recovery. Twelve randomised trials involving 495 participants were included in the review. The effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping was tested in participants with: shoulder pain in two trials; knee pain in three trials; chronic low back pain in two trials; neck pain in three trials; plantar fasciitis in one trial; and multiple musculoskeletal conditions in one trial. The methodological quality of eligible trials was moderate, with a mean of 6.1 points on the 10-point PEDro Scale score. Overall, Kinesio Taping was no better than sham taping/placebo and active comparison groups. In all comparisons where Kinesio Taping was better than an active or a sham control group, the effect sizes were small and probably not clinically significant or the trials were of low quality. This review provides the most updated evidence on the effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping for musculoskeletal conditions. The current evidence does not support the use of this intervention in these clinical populations. PROSPERO registration: CRD42012003436.

Efficacy of adding the Kinesio Taping method to guideline-endorsed conventional physiotherapy in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomised controlled trial.

BackgroundChronic nonspecific low back pain is a significant health condition with high prevalence worldwide and it is associated with enormous costs to society. Clinical practice guidelines show that many interventions are available to treat patients with chronic low back pain, but the vast majority of these interventions have a modest effect in reducing pain and disability. An intervention that has been widespread in recent years is the use of elastic bandages called Kinesio Taping. Although Kinesio Taping has been used extensively in clinical practice, current evidence does not support the use of this intervention; however these conclusions are based on a small number of underpowered studies. Therefore, questions remain about the effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping method as an additional treatment to interventions, such as conventional physiotherapy, that have already been recommended by the current clinical practice guidelines in robust and high-quality randomised controlled trials. We aim to determine the effectiveness of the addition of the use of Kinesio Taping in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain who receive guideline-endorsed conventional physiotherapy.Methods/designOne hundred and forty-eight patients will be randomly allocated to receive either conventional physiotherapy, which consists of a combination of manual therapy techniques, general exercises, and specific stabilisation exercises (Guideline-Endorsed Conventional Physiotherapy Group) or to receive conventional physiotherapy with the addition of Kinesio Taping to the lumbar spine (Conventional Physiotherapy plus Kinesio Taping Group) over a period of 5 weeks (10 sessions of treatment). Clinical outcomes (pain intensity, disability and global perceived effect) will be collected at baseline and at 5 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after randomisation. We will also collect satisfaction with care and adverse effects after treatment. Data will be collected by a blinded assessor. All statistical analysis will be conducted following the principles of intention to treat, and the effects of treatment will be calculated using Linear Mixed Models.DiscussionThe results of this study will provide new information about the usefulness of Kinesio Taping as an additional component of a guideline-endorsed physiotherapy program in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain.