Effects of kinesiotape on pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

@article{Li2019EffectsOK,
  title={Effects of kinesiotape on pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials},
  author={Yuejie Li and Ying Yin and Gongwei Jia and Hong Chen and Le-Hua Yu and Dandong Wu},
  journal={Clinical Rehabilitation},
  year={2019},
  volume={33},
  pages={596 - 606}
}
Objective: To explore the effects of kinesiotape on pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain. Data sources: PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for English language publications from inception to 13 February 2018. Review methods: This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42018089831). Our key search terms were ((kinesio taping) OR (kinesiotaping) OR (kinesiotape)) AND (low back pain). Randomized controlled trials evaluating… 
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