Do we really have evidence that Kinesio taping improves ankle functional performance? (original) (raw)

The paper critically evaluates a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wang et al. on the effects of Kinesio taping (KT) on ankle functional performance. It highlights significant methodological concerns, including the inclusion of studies not adhering to specified criteria, the potential bias from excluding certain data, and the overall low quality of the analyzed studies. The authors argue that the evidence remains insufficient to support the claim that KT improves ankle functional performance, urging for more rigorous research in this area.