Immediate effects of rigid and elastic adhesive tape on pain in musculoskeletal and sports conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Introduction: Rigid and elastic adhesive tape are commonly used by clinicians when treating sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. While there are a plethora of studies investigating the effects of elastic and rigid tape on musculoskeletal conditions, previous studies have reported inconsistent findings on the effects of tape on pain. Importantly, the comparison between elastic and rigid tape remains equivocal. Hence, this meta-analysis aimed to compare the immediate effect of rigid, elastic, and no tape on pain in people with sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: O2023SMA-219 Source Type: research