Combined effect of Kinesiotape and polarized light on post-burn scars
Gabarty, N., Abd El Baky, A., Nada, H., Elsayeh, S. (2025). Combined effect of Kinesiotape and polarized light on post-burn scars. EKB Journal Management System, 3(2), 61-67. doi: 10.21608/bijpt.2025.394068.1098
Nosiba Abdelnasser Gabarty; Amal Mohamed Abd El Baky; Hanan Rabea Nada; Shaimaa Mohamed Elsayeh. "Combined effect of Kinesiotape and polarized light on post-burn scars". EKB Journal Management System, 3, 2, 2025, 61-67. doi: 10.21608/bijpt.2025.394068.1098
Gabarty, N., Abd El Baky, A., Nada, H., Elsayeh, S. (2025). 'Combined effect of Kinesiotape and polarized light on post-burn scars', EKB Journal Management System, 3(2), pp. 61-67. doi: 10.21608/bijpt.2025.394068.1098
Gabarty, N., Abd El Baky, A., Nada, H., Elsayeh, S. Combined effect of Kinesiotape and polarized light on post-burn scars. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 3(2): 61-67. doi: 10.21608/bijpt.2025.394068.1098

Combined effect of Kinesiotape and polarized light on post-burn scars

Benha International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 3, Issue 2, December 2025, Pages 61-67    PDF (407.71 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/bijpt.2025.394068.1098
Authors
Nosiba Abdelnasser Gabarty* 1; Amal Mohamed Abd El Baky2; Hanan Rabea Nada3; Shaimaa Mohamed Elsayeh2
1Surgery Department, Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, 6th October City, Egypt.
2Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
3Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Post-burn hypertrophic scars are a major clinical challenge due to their tendency to cause contractures, pain, aesthetic disfigurement, and psychological distress. Purpose: This review explores the synergistic potential of kinesiotaping (KT) and polarized light therapy (PLT), two non invasive interventions with promising effects on scar modulation. Methods: A literature search was performed using PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar for studies published between 2006 and 2023. Peer-reviewed clinical trials, observational studies, and systematic reviews were included. Keywords included "kinesiotaping," "polarized light," "post-burn scar," "photobiomodulation," and “modified Vancouver Scar Scale. Results: The combination of KT and PLT offers a dual-mechanism approach addressing both mechanical tension and inflammatory pathways. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to define treatment protocols and validate long term outcomes. Conclusion: The combination of KT and PLT offers a dual mechanism approach addressing both mechanical tension and inflammatory pathways. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to define treatment protocols and validate long-term outcomes. 
Keywords
Burn rehabilitation; Hypertrophic scar; Kinesiotaping; Photobiomodulation; Polarized light therapy
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