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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of kinesiology tape in treating rotator cuff injuries through a systematic review and meta-analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a search in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang Data and VIP databases, with the search period ending in August 2025. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing KT with comparable single rehabilitation interventions, placebos or traditional rehabilitation were included. The outcomes included shoulder pain, range of motion, and upper limb movement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 17 studies (959 participants) were included. Kinesiology tape (KT) showed a significant therapeutic effect on the shoulder pain score (MD\u202f=\u202f\u22120.94; 95% CI: [\u22121.27, \u22120.95],\n                      <jats:italic>Z<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u202f5.6,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.0001,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u202f=\u202f75%). KT significantly increased the shoulder flexion range of motion (MD\u202f=\u202f9.24; 95% CI: [3.11, 15.36],\n                      <jats:italic>Z<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u202f2.96,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f&amp;lt;\u202f=0.003,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u202f=\u202f91%). KT significantly increased the shoulder abduction range of motion (MD\u202f=\u202f9.14; 95% CI: [6.99, 11.29],\n                      <jats:italic>Z<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u202f8.34,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.0001,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u202f=\u202f38%). KT significantly improved upper limb function (MD\u202f=\u202f\u20134.38; 95% CI: [\u22125.19, \u22123.57],\n                      <jats:italic>Z<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u202f10.64,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.0001,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u202f=\u202f19%). Through subgroup analysis based on pain assessment, the differences in therapeutic effects of KT treatment were further explored in different types of control groups, treatment cycles, stimulation areas, and genders.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results of this meta-analysis indicate that KT has a significant positive effect in alleviating shoulder pain and upper limb dysfunction in patients with rotator cuff injuries. However, due to the presence of potential risk factors, the therapeutic effect of KT needs to be interpreted with caution.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fmed.2025.1695350","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,10]],"date-time":"2025-11-10T13:29:02Z","timestamp":1762781342000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["The efficacy of kinesiology tape for rotator cuff injuries: a meta-analysis of randomized 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