**8. Kinesiotaping**

Kinesiotaping (KTT) is no more clinically effective than the usual care tape/elastic bandage. There was limited evidence that KTT in conjunction with physiotherapy was clinically beneficial for plantar fasciitis related pain in the short term; however, there are serious questions around the internal validity of this treatment. (Fig. 8 and 9) It currently exists insufficient evidence to support the use of KTT over other modalities in clinical practice but, in reality, it is largely used in practice by physiotherapists and masseurs (Morris et al., 2012).

**Figure 7.** Kinesiotaping in medialis gastrocnemious in "tennis leg" injury

**Figure 8.** Evolution of the lesion after 3days

The interval to muscle repair might be shortened by certain adjuvant therapies which induce

In case of a not yet organized blood mass, it may be appropriate, from the seventh to twelfth day, to drain the hematoma, under ultrasound guidance. This is possible when blood is melted

Ultrasound is the most appropriate tool for interventional procedures on the hematoma when the lesion is visible with this methodology. The target area is easily identified with ultrasound and needle or catheter position is easily and efficacy documented (fig 7). Advantages of USguided procedures include the absence of ionizing radiation, real-time monitoring during needle placement, decreased risk of injury to vessels and nerves, real time confirmation of procedure success of complete fluid aspiration. Complications are rare and can be avoided by using proper sterile technique and evaluate for potential contra-indications to the procedure.

Kinesiotaping (KTT) is no more clinically effective than the usual care tape/elastic bandage. There was limited evidence that KTT in conjunction with physiotherapy was clinically beneficial for plantar fasciitis related pain in the short term; however, there are serious questions around the internal validity of this treatment. (Fig. 8 and 9) It currently exists insufficient evidence to support the use of KTT over other modalities in clinical practice but, in reality, it is largely used in practice by physiotherapists and masseurs (Morris et al., 2012).

(Sofka et al., 2001; Del Cura et al., 2010; Zabale and Corta 2010 ).

**Figure 7.** Kinesiotaping in medialis gastrocnemious in "tennis leg" injury

higher metabolic turnover.

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**8. Kinesiotaping**
