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- Title
Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping in Reducing Postoperative Knee Edema and Pain Compared to Other Standard Treatments: A Critically Appraised Topic.
- Authors
Frey, Erin; Ruszin, Kayla; Hildebrand, Emily E.
- Abstract
Focused Clinical Question: Does the application of kinesiotape compared with standard treatments result in greater/faster postoperative edema reduction after total knee replacement or anterior cruciate ligament repair? Clinical Bottom Line: There was sufficient evidence to support the application of kinesiotape to reduce postoperative edema brought on by a total knee replacement or anterior cruciate ligament repair. Patients who received kinesiotaping, applied to the skin with a pattern to enhance lymphatic drainage, showed significant decreases in postoperative knee circumference measurements and pain levels. Kinesiotaping application under these acute conditions offers an evidence-based approach for clinician to optimize the physiological environment and promote progress through a patient's phases of healing.
- Subjects
ONLINE information services; PAIN; TAPING &; strapping; SYSTEMATIC reviews; SURGICAL complications; ANTERIOR cruciate ligament surgery; MEDLINE; KNEE surgery; EDEMA; SYMPTOMS
- Publication
International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training, 2023, Vol 28, Issue 3, p139
- ISSN
2157-7277
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/ijatt.2021-0120