Investigation of the Effects of Kinesiotape Application in Athletes
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Kinesiotape (KT) application is used in many fields such as neurology, orthopaedics and paediatric rehabilitation, sports injuries. The main effects of KT are correction of muscle function, reduction of pain and oedema, improvement of circulation and correction of joint anomalies. The aim of our study was to investigate the effectiveness of KT applications in different branches in athletes. The studies conducted between 2003 and 2025 were included in our study from Google scholar web base. As a result of our study, it is thought that KT is preferred in athletes because it prevents injury, reduces pain, provides freedom of movement and also helps muscle recovery and joint function in sports. KT application also improves muscle tone by activating muscle spindles through the sensorimotor pathway. It is also predicted to increase self-confidence and emotional balance. When the studies conducted were evaluated, it was determined that KT has been applied in athletes for many years. However, its effect on athletes in different branches is not clearly known. For this reason, more studies are needed with more participants, from different sports branches, with athletes in similar age groups.
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