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      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
      <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">378</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.41257</article-id>
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        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>General Medicine</subject>
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      </article-categories>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Reducing Pain and Edema After Sports Injuries&#13;
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      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Al-Harthe</surname>
            <given-names>Saif Mesfer</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>AlQabah</surname>
            <given-names>Mohammed Ali</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alshehri</surname>
            <given-names>Mari Ali</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alghafily</surname>
            <given-names>Fai Mansour</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alswilih</surname>
            <given-names>Nasra Sultan</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <day>31</day>
        <month>12</month>
        <year>2024</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>4</volume>
      <issue>12</issue>
      <fpage>1064</fpage>
      <lpage>1069</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
        <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
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      </permissions>
      <abstract>
        <p>Kinesio Taping (KT) has emerged as a prominent therapeutic technique in sports medicine, recognized for its ability to alleviate pain, reduce edema, and support functional recovery in athletes. By mimicking the elasticity of human skin, KT provides dynamic support while allowing full range of motion, making it particularly advantageous for sports-related injuries. Studies indicate that KT promotes lymphatic drainage and reduces localized swelling by lifting the skin and improving interstitial space. This mechanism aids in the removal of metabolic waste and excess fluids, accelerating the healing process. Clinical applications of KT span a wide range of injuries, including chronic ankle instability, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, and shoulder dislocations. Research highlights its effectiveness in enhancing proprioceptive feedback, stabilizing joints, and reducing strain on affected muscles. Comparisons with other interventions, such as rigid taping and dry needling, reveal KT__ampersandsign#39;s superior adaptability and comfort for athletes engaged in dynamic activities. Moreover, KT has been shown to complement traditional rehabilitation protocols, offering psychological benefits by boosting confidence and encouraging active participation in recovery. Despite its widespread use, the efficacy of KT can vary based on factors such as application techniques, injury type, and individual patient characteristics. Ongoing research aims to refine protocols and better understand its mechanisms of action. Overall, KT has become an integral tool in sports injury management, offering a non-invasive and effective solution for pain and edema management while supporting functional recovery.&#13;
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      </abstract>
      <kwd-group>
        <kwd>Kinesio Taping</kwd>
        <kwd> sports injuries</kwd>
        <kwd> pain relief</kwd>
        <kwd> edema reduction</kwd>
        <kwd> rehabilitation</kwd>
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