Kinesiology Tape (Kinesio Tape)
Evidence is lacking to support the use of kinesiotape as a successful measure for improving athletic-based performance.
It was shown that “kinesiology tape does not alter lower limb performance or muscle function in healthy adults, irrespective of the colour of the tape applied.”
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-018-0106-4
This systematic review found insufficient evidence to support the use of KT following musculoskeletal injury, although a perceived benefit cannot be discounted.
DOI: 10.3810/psm.2012.11.1986
Adding Kinesio Tape to spinal manipulation does not appear to have a significant extra effect on pain, disability and muscle endurance in athletes with chronic non-specific low back pain.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29861263
