Effectiveness of Kinesio taping on peripheral facial paralysis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral facial paralysis is a rapid unilateral facial paralysis or paralysis of unknown etiology. Nearly 30% of patients leave sequela that have a negative impact on the patient's quality of life, both physically and psychologically. As its safety, convenience and effectiveness, Kinesio taping has been gradually used in the rehabilitation of peripheral facial paralysis. However, whether Kinesio taping is effective for peripheral facial paralysis is still unknown. The purpose of this systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis will summarize the current evidence of Kinesio taping used as an intervention for peripheral facial paralysis.

Methods and analysis

We will search the following electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clini

SUBMITTER: Sun ZH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7668467 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature