Effects of kinesio taping on static balance performance and muscle activity in children with developmental coordination disorder: a single-group pretest-posttest study.

This was a single-group repeated-measures study, not a randomized controlled trial with separate groups, so it gives weaker evidence than a trial that compares taped and untaped children independently. Participants were recruited by convenience sampling from six elementary schools, so they may not represent all children with developmental coordination disorder. The children were only 10 to 12 years old, so the results may not apply to younger or older children. Balance was tested only as standing still on a stable surface with eyes closed, so it does not show effects on walking, running, school activities, unstable surfaces, or unexpected pushes. The study measured only immediate effects while the tape was on and did not test effects after tape removal, so it does not show lasting benefit. Muscle force was not measured, so the paper cannot show that increased electrical activity means greater strength.

The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Do not conclude that kinesio taping improves everyday balance in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study measured only immediate sway on a stable force platform, did not find differences when children stood on both legs, and did not test whether effects last after the tape is removed.