title: A scoping review of the use of elastic therapeutic tape for neck or upper extremity conditions.
abstract: METHODS
  Scoping review.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Elastic therapeutic tape is a relatively new intervention for treating a variety of injuries; however, there is little evidence to support its effectiveness for neck or upper extremity conditions.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This scoping review examines current evidence on the recommended application, purpose and effectiveness of elastic therapeutic tape for treating neck or upper extremity conditions.
  
  
  METHODS
  A scoping review was conducted to examine the evidence in 14 peer-reviewed published articles that reported on the use of elastic therapeutic tape for neck or upper extremity conditions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Six studies reported statistically significant changes to pain with the use of elastic therapeutic tape. Only three studies found statistically significant changes to range of motion.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Elastic therapeutic tape may play a role in reducing short-term neck and upper extremity pain, however future high quality studies that contribute to the evidence base for its use are needed.
  
  
  METHODS
  N/A.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University - Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Australia. Electronic address: rltay4@student.monash.edu.
authors.forename: Raewyn L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University - Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Australia.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University - Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Australia.
authors.forename: Ted
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D055052:Athletic Tape; D058128:Compression Bandages; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D009333:Neck; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D018579:Patient Selection; D034941:Upper Extremity
keywords: Elastic therapeutic tape; Kinesiotape; Taping