Using the Taping in the Clinical Management of Patients with Sub-Acromial Impingement: A Systematic Review [Uso del Taping en el Manejo Clínico de Sujetos Con Pinzamiento Sub-Acromial: Revisión Sistemática]

The sub-acromial impingement (SAI) is the most common musculoskeletal disorder of shoulder pathologies. In recent times, the taping has become a relatively new and quite common indication in recent years. There will be a synthesis of evidence through a systematic review (SR) of randomized trials that had compared the use of taping for the management of these patients. The aim of this review is to determine the effect of taping on pain in subjects with sub-acromial pinch. The research strategy included randomized clinical trials (RCTs) databases were used: Medline, Cinahl, PEDro, Central, LILACS. In addition, we searched electronic journals, conference proceedings, randomized trials registry and contacted experts in the field. The results were two articles that met our eligibility criteria. We conclude that there is low quality evidence suggesting that the application of taping, would be effective to improve functionality and reduce pain at rest and during movements up to 1 week after application, in subjects with sub-acromial pinch compared to physical therapy program.