Abstract
Background: Using Kinesio tape (KT) in managing low back pain among pregnant and postpartum women has gained significant attention. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of KT interventions in reducing pain intensity and disability levels in this population.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted in English-language databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials.gov, Scopus, PEDro, AMED, and Iran Medex, with no time restrictions up until April 2024.
Results: Ten randomized controlled trials (RCTs) met the inclusion criteria, investigating the effects of KT in pregnant and postpartum women with back and pelvic girdle pain. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. The results indicated a significant improvement in pain intensity and disability among participants who received KT interventions.
Conclusion: Despite variations in study design and sample sizes, the overall findings suggest a positive effect of KT in reducing back and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and the postpartum period. However, further research with larger sample sizes and more robust study designs is necessary to confirm these findings.