BACKGROUND Due to the fundamental role of gripping in most upper limb activities, grip strength promotion is a chief goal in the treatment of patients with upper limb musculoskeletal disorders. Kinesio taping is a novel and effective therapeutic technique believed to facilitate muscle contraction through stimulating mechanoreceptors and increasing the sensory feedback around the taped region. ...

Soccer is a physically demanding team sport requiring players to run fast, perform multiple changes in direction and jump, among other skills. with optimal running speed, agility plyometric abilities are more likely be selected for participation, as they will have enhanced on-the-field performance. Various exercise rehabilitation protocols exist ensure player performance, but none focus on the ...

Kinesio(®) Tex tape (KTT) is used in a variety of clinical settings. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of KTT from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the management of clinical conditions. A systematic literature search of CINAHL; MEDLINE; OVID; AMED; SCIENCE DIRECT; PEDRO; www.internurse.com; SPORT DISCUS; BRITISH NURSING INDEX; www.kinesiotaping.co.uk; www.kinesiotap...