KINESIO TAPE APPLICATION IN MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

Kinesio taping (KT) is a widely used, non-invasive intervention in the management of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). MPS is characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points that provoke local or referred pain, muscle stiffness, restricted range of motion, and functional limitations. Owing to its ease of application, favorable safety profile, and high patient acceptability, KT has increasingly been in-corporated into conservative treatment programs as a supportive modality. The proposed mechanisms of action include stimulation of cutaneous mechanoreceptors, modulation of nociceptive input, propriocep-tive feedback, and facilitation of local blood and lymphatic circulation through subtle lifting of the skin.