November 2012 PMID 23306413

A systematic review of the effectiveness of kinesio taping for musculoskeletal injury.

Mehran Mostafavifar, Jess Wertz, James Borchers

Mentions

66
Peak: 2 in Jul 2019
across 5 sources since Jan 2015

Extended reach

189,422
potential audience

Total likes

1,623

Video views

155,112

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Jan 2015 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • Bluesky4 posts
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone emphasizes skepticism and the limited support for kinesio taping's effectiveness, highlighted by references to systematic reviews and scientific studies. Phrases like 'insufficient evidence' and mentions of specific research exemplify cautious engagement rooted in scientific discussion, while some humor and personal opinions add a social dimension to the debate.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions reflect mixed opinions, with some skepticism about the efficacy of kinesio taping supported by references to limited evidence and systematic reviews showing inconclusive results.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, especially when discussing the scientific evidence and potential benefits like short-term pain relief, but overall engagement with the topic remains cautious.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several users engage by referencing studies, questioning claims, and quoting academic articles, indicating a fair level of in-depth discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations influence perceptions of kinesio taping's credibility, emphasizing the need for more robust evidence, but do not seem to drive immediate change or widespread adoption.

Abstract in brief

  • The review analyzed 727 articles but only 6 met the criteria, showing limited high-quality evidence on kinesio taping's effectiveness for musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Evidence suggests KT may help with pain relief and range of motion in acute cervical spine injuries like whiplash, but long-term benefits are unclear, and effects on other injuries such as shoulder impingement are uncertain.
  • Overall, the systematic review concluded that there is insufficient evidence to definitively support the use of kinesio taping for musculoskeletal injuries, though some patients may perceive benefits.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

Does kinesio tape prevent and treat musculoskeletal injuries? "This systematic review found insufficient evidence to support the use of KT following musculoskeletal injury, although a perceived benefit cannot be discounted." https://t.co/XhHRmPTdMa

Jun 10, 2022 · 4 likes · 6,503 followers View post →
Jay Patel
@infotainment.bsky.social · Bluesky

May 12, 2025 · 4 likes · 4 shares View post →
dani⁷
@mygichi · X

@unstoppabIepjm @_jiminified I'm literally not going to argue with you. The information on KT is limited thus we cannot know if it works or not, but it does not harm and its a good support therapy. (Mostafavifar, M., Wertz, J., & Borchers, J., 2012). doi:10.3810/psm.2012.11.1986 https://t.co/vwGfiECsqh

Jul 8, 2019 · 2 likes · 724 followers View post →
Yuriy A Marin
@yuriy_marin · X

@krlsrg Тейп дает кратковременное облегчение за счет того, что кожа приподнимается в месте травмы, если точка наложения позволяет это сделать. https://t.co/3RzHi1wL0k https://t.co/llQISnsC1L

May 16, 2024 · 1 like · 443 followers View post →
problem horse curator
@K2Zhorses · X

@hrford And another https://t.co/XcyOugES6V

Jun 30, 2022 · 1 like · 19 followers View post →
Policy Research Unit in Addictions
@nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Bluesky

Kat Petrilli presented an abstract on a systematic review of the effectiveness of training in opioid overdose management and naloxone administration at #ISSDP25 #Drugpolicy @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social

Jun 23, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →

All mentions

Policy Research Unit in Addictions
@nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social · Bluesky

Kat Petrilli presented an abstract on a systematic review of the effectiveness of training in opioid overdose management and naloxone administration at #ISSDP25 #Drugpolicy @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social

Jun 23, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Physio First
@PhysioFirstSa · X

الابحاث: *Parreira et al., 2014 https://t.co/0a2hdqCheT *Mostafavifar, Wertz and Borchers, 2012: https://t.co/Ic4BmIYlpv *Reneker et al., 2018 https://t.co/GM6PMyePha *Jarecki et al., 2021 https://t.co/wmqVm3rhzt

Jun 2, 2025 · 98 followers View post →
Jay Patel
@infotainment.bsky.social · Bluesky

May 12, 2025 · 4 likes · 4 shares View post →
Dude Just Lift
@dudejustlift.bsky.social · Bluesky

There’s not a lot of evidence of its efficacy and its value over standard athletic tape seems negligible. Here’s a couple studies on the subject: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22124445/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23306413/

Nov 24, 2024 · 1 like View post →
Yuriy A Marin
@yuriy_marin · X

@krlsrg Тейп дает кратковременное облегчение за счет того, что кожа приподнимается в месте травмы, если точка наложения позволяет это сделать. https://t.co/3RzHi1wL0k https://t.co/llQISnsC1L

May 16, 2024 · 1 like · 443 followers View post →
Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
@NBTiller · X

@tra1ning https://t.co/0L1AWTVgHR Systematic review: "This systematic review found insufficient evidence to support the use of KT following musculoskeletal injury..."

Apr 26, 2024 · 10,635 followers View post →
TanitaSama
@tanita_sama · X

@Tressa28 @Coelasquid I dunno what human beings did you check, reptile bruh, but you could not take off their skin before, othewise this just can't work https://t.co/sGm94PeyxI https://t.co/ZpJQ6F3Uij https://t.co/OA3jUsi3WT

May 22, 2023 · 219 followers View post →
I could be anyone
@Maggie_Nickson · X

@imnotabotbiatch I think it's bs, so I just now went looking... "This systematic review found insufficient evidence to support the use of KT following musculoskeletal injury, although a perceived benefit cannot be discounted." https://t.co/RCoTsZtgaz

May 21, 2023 · 7,666 followers View post →
John O'Really
@John_O_Really · X

@andyanimation @Fearian Interesting!! Seems like kinesio taping can help a tiny bit with short-term pain relief for some injuries - but for many other claims the evidence is insufficient Still looks cool as hell though

Aug 2, 2022 · 3,210 followers View post →
problem horse curator
@K2Zhorses · X

@hrford And another https://t.co/XcyOugES6V

Jun 30, 2022 · 1 like · 19 followers View post →
Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

Does kinesio tape prevent and treat musculoskeletal injuries? "This systematic review found insufficient evidence to support the use of KT following musculoskeletal injury, although a perceived benefit cannot be discounted." https://t.co/XhHRmPTdMa

Jun 10, 2022 · 4 likes · 6,503 followers View post →
Hilvar Malaver
@Hilvar_Malaver · X

RT @NATURAUL: Kinesio-taping. https://t.co/Adf6Zgpkdy

May 24, 2022 · 1 share · 283 followers View post →
Raúl Celdrán
@NTSAcademia · X

Kinesio-taping. https://t.co/Adf6Zgpkdy

May 24, 2022 · 1 share · 3,087 followers View post →
Ziegelstein
@Ziegelstein6 · X

@Eure_Evidenz https://t.co/rntYueGCFa Wie zu erwarten war

Sep 8, 2021 · 620 followers View post →
Nicholas Childs
@2squidgestoo · X

@Bridie_OD https://t.co/qZgs0mclKq

Jul 16, 2021 · 36 followers View post →
Stryjaszek Pepi
@PepiStryjaszek · X

@djadkjgu Musi chociaż ładnie wyglądać bo przecież nie działa ;) https://t.co/1pwM2a81UH

May 24, 2021 · 29 followers View post →
dani⁷
@mygichi · X

@_jiminified I quoted 2 articles out of lots out there. Read this one Mostafavifar, M., Wertz, J., & Borchers, J. (2012). A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping for Musculoskeletal Injury. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 40(4), 33–40. doi:10.3810/psm.2012.11.1986

Jul 8, 2019 · 724 followers View post →
dani⁷
@mygichi · X

@unstoppabIepjm @_jiminified I'm literally not going to argue with you. The information on KT is limited thus we cannot know if it works or not, but it does not harm and its a good support therapy. (Mostafavifar, M., Wertz, J., & Borchers, J., 2012). doi:10.3810/psm.2012.11.1986 https://t.co/vwGfiECsqh

Jul 8, 2019 · 2 likes · 724 followers View post →
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@fedabxl.be · Bluesky

Preventing fatal #overdoses: a systematic review of the effectiveness of take-home #naloxone | via @EMCDDA |

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