@article{article_577212, title={Growth in Public Interest and Scientific Research on Kinesiology Taping}, journal={International Journal of Sport Culture and Science}, volume={6}, pages={389–398}, year={2018}, author={Walsh, Joe and Walsh, Tom and Heazlewood, İan Timothy and Perın, Jason Daniel and Qureshı, Hassan Ghani and Rahman, Haseeb and Furness, James and Clımsteın, Mike}, keywords={Kinesiology Tape,Google Trends,Google Scholar Data,Segmented Regression,Olympic Games}, abstract={<div>Kinesiology taping has grown in popularity, though there are a number of unsubstantiated </div> <div>claims made by some kinesiology taping advocates. An investigation was conducted into </div> <div>trends in general and scientific interest in kinesiology taping. Data in the public domain </div> <div>(Google Trends and Google Scholar data) indicated significant growth of interest both in </div> <div>terms of public search queries and scientific publications relevant to kinesiology taping. </div> <div>Cyclical trends in interest relevant to kinesiology taping were identified. Segmented </div> <div>regression indicated some of the growth in interest in kinesiology taping may be attributed to </div> <div>exposure of spectators of the Olympic Games to kinesiology taping in athletes. Despite </div> <div>substantial growth in research on kinesiology taping there remain unsubstantiated claims. </div>}, number={3}, publisher={Uluslararası Bilim Kültür ve Spor Derneği}