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Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of Kinesio taping combined with extracorporeal shock wave and the plantar pressure evaluation in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Method:A total of 67 patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis were randomly divided into the control group(ESWT group)and the experimental group(KT combined group).The patients in the two groups were given the same health education and extracorporeal shock wave treatment(ESWT),and the experimental group was treated with Kinesio taping(KT).The pain and functional activity were evaluated by pain visual analogue scale and AOFAS ankle and hind-foot function scale;The insole plantar pressure measuring system was used to mea-sure the peak pressure values of each plantar regions.The clinical efficacy and plantar pressure of the affected side were compared before treatment,the 3rd week of treatment and 5th week of treatment. Result:There was no significant difference in various indcators of the measurements between the two groups before treatment(P＞0.05).The score of pain rating,functional activity scale score and plantar pressure of pa-tients in both groups were significantly improved at the 3rd week and the 5th week of treatment(P＜0.05),com-pared with those before treatment.At the 3rd week of treatment,there was no significant difference between the two groups in pain degree and functional activity scale score(P＞0.05),but there was statistical difference in plantar pressure analysis(P＜0.05).The peak force weight ratio of the medial heel in the KT combined group was significantly greater than that in the control group.At the 5th week of treatment,there were statisti-cally significant differences between the two groups in the score of pain rating,functional activity scale score and plantar pressure(P＜0.05).The KT combined treatment group was significantly better than the control group in the pain improvement and functional activity,and the weight bearing of the middle foot and hind foot was also significantly higher than the control group. Conclusion:Compared with the simple extracorporeal shock wave therapy,the combination of KT therapy can better relieve pain,improve the function of hind foot,correct abnormal foot weight bearing,and improve the gait of patients.
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OBJECTIVE:Some studies have shown that kinesio taping has positive effects in elevating muscle strength,improving joint stability and reducing pain and oedema in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.However,existing studies have divergent results on the clinical efficacy of kinesio taping.In this study,a meta-analysis was conducted to systematically evaluate the effect of kinesio taping in postoperative rehabilitation period following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. METHODS:Randomized controlled trials about the effects of kinesio taping on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were electronically searched in PubMed,Web of Science,Embase,The Cochrane Library,EBSCO,CNKI,WanFang,and VIP databases,from database inception to December 06,2022.The outcome measures included six continuous variables:quadriceps strength,hamstring strength,knee swelling,knee range of motion,Lysholm knee function score,and Visual Analogue Scale score.EndNote X9.1 was used to screen the literature.The Cochrane Risk Bias Assessment Tool and Jadad Scale were used to evaluate the quality of the included literature.RevMan 5.3 software was used for Meta-analysis. RESULTS:A total of 6 randomized controlled trials involving 252 patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were finally included.There were 126 cases in control group and 126 in kinesio taping group.The results of Meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group,kinesio taping significantly improved hamstring strength[standardized mean difference(SMD)=0.68,95%confidence interval(CI):0.12 to 1.23,P=0.02)and reduced Visual Analogue Scale score[mean difference(MD)=-0.56,95%CI:-1.04 to-0.08,P=0.02).However,for quadriceps strength,knee swelling,knee range of motion,and Lysholm knee function score,kinesio taping did not show significant difference from the control group(P＞0.05). CONCLUSION:Kinesio taping may help to improve hamstring strength and reduce pain in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.However,it cannot significantly improve quadriceps strength,knee swelling,knee range of motion,and functional scores.
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BACKGROUND:Kinesio taping is often used for the treatment of various sports injuries.The methods of foot and ankle sports taping are complex and diverse.Among them,Fascia taping is applicable to a wider range of people and can be used for different foot posture types,but it still lacks of practical verification,and its specific biomechanical role is not clear. OBJECTIVE:To observe the changes in plantar pressure characteristics of subjects with different foot positions during walking and jogging after Fascia taping. METHODS:Thirty-seven young healthy subjects were recruited from the Yantai campus of Binzhou Medical University to conduct the test.They were scored according to the foot posture index-six items version,and were divided into the supination foot group,the neutral foot group,and the pronation foot group.The static foot morphological indexes(including navicular drop,arch height index,arch height flexibility-longitudinal arch,and arch height flexibility-transverse arch)and the pressure-time integral of each foot zone during walking and jogging were collected and calculated respectively before and after Kinesio taping.The specific biomechanical mechanism of Fascia taping was analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)General data:There was no statistical difference among the three groups of subjects in general data,such as gender,height,and body mass index(P>0.05).Before taping,there was a significant difference in the foot morphological indexes and the areas of the outer front foot,midfoot,and hindfoot between different foot posture groups(P<0.01).(2)Static foot morphological indexes:After taping,there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in navicular drop,arch height flexibility-longitudinal arch,and arch height flexibility-transverse arch(P>0.05),while there was still a significant difference between the groups in the arch height index(P<0.05).In the supination foot group,the arch height index increased slightly,but there was no significant difference before and after taping(P>0.05).In the pronation foot group,the navicular drop and arch height flexibility-longitudinal arch was significantly reduced,and the arch height index was increased.There was a significant difference before and after taping(P<0.05).(3)The index of plantar pressure during walking:After taping,there was no significant difference between the three groups in the area of lateral forefoot and medial midfoot(P>0.05).In the pronation foot group,the lateral load of the forefoot increased after taping(P<0.05).In the supination position group,the load of the lateral forefoot and midfoot regions increased significantly(P<0.05),while the difference in the rear foot region was not significant(P>0.05).(4)The index of plantar pressure during jogging:After taping,there was no statistically significant difference between groups in the lateral forefoot(P>0.05).In the pronation foot group,the load of the medial forefoot increased significantly(P<0.05).In the supination position group,the load of the lateral forefoot,the middle foot and the rear foot region increased significantly(P<0.05).(5)The results showed that the Fascia taping was suitable for different foot postures.It could not only correct the static foot structure of subjects with different foot postures,but also regulate the abnormal plantar pressure distribution during the dynamic activities of walking and jogging,and the load of the midfoot,forefoot,and hindfoot in the supination and pronation posture tended to normal foot posture load level.
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BACKGROUND:Kinesio taping has been widely used as a means of sports protection,but its role as a means to correct abnormal biomechanical changes of the lower limbs during side-step cutting remains unclear. OBJECTIVE:To analyze and compare the changes in lower limb kinematics and dynamics when the subjects complete the side-step cutting of the knee joint under the conditions of kinesio taping,placebo taping and blank control. METHODS:Thirty-nine male college students majoring in basketball were recruited as subjects.Each subject was tested with kinesio taping,placebo taping or no taping.The mechanical correction method was used to patch the dominant knee joint of each subject.The run-up speed of 4.5-5.5 m/s was selected to complete the 45° side-step cutting motion,and the kinematics and kinetics data were collected synchronously by the three-dimensional dynamic capture system and the force measuring platform.The kinematics and kinetics parameters at the moment of initial touchdown and peak ground reaction force were selected for data analysis.SPSS 27.0 software was used for statistical analysis of the test data. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Kinematic indexes:compared with no taping and placebo taping,the hip abduction and knee valgus angles at the initial touchdown moment were significantly decreased when kinesio taping was used(P<0.05);at the moment of peak lateral ground reaction force,the angles of hip abduction,knee valgus and ankle plantar flexion decreased significantly(P<0.05),and the knee flexion angle was significantly increased(P<0.05).Kinetic indexes:Compared with no taping,both kinesio taping and placebo taping significantly reduced hip abduction and external rotation torque,knee valgus and external rotation torque at the moment of initial touchdown(P<0.05),and significantly reduced peak vertical ground reaction force and peak horizontal backward ground reaction force(P<0.05);in addition,kinesio taping significantly reduced peak lateral ground reaction force compared with no taping and placebo taping(P<0.05).These results indicate that kinesio taping of the knee joint may improve some kinematic and kinetic indexes associated with lower limb injury risk factors during the completion of the side-step cutting in basketball specialized college students to some extent,and may have a positive effect on the prevention of injury during the side-step cutting.In addition,the trends in the effects of placebo taping and kinesio taping on the knee joint are more consistent in terms of changes in some indexes,suggesting that there may be a placebo effect on the mechanism of action of kinesio taping.
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Objective To investigate the efficacy of kinesio taping(KT)in the treatment of pain,function,range of motion and muscle strength in patients with knee articular osteoarthritis(OA).Method Forty patients with knee articular OA diagnosed in our hospital from January 2021 to January 2023 were selected.We randomly divided them into two groups,each with 20 cases.The observation group received KT therapy,while the control group received sham bandage therapy.Visual Analogue Scale/Score(VAS)was used to assess the degree of activity and nocturnal pain,KOOS score was used to assess the functional status of patients,digital goniometer was used to measure the range of activity and hand-held force meter was used to assess muscle strength.The evaluation time includes before treatment and on the 12th day of treatment.Result Compared with before treatment,the pain,function,range of motion,and muscle strength of patients in the control group and KT group were significantly improved after treatment.And compared with the control group,the KT group also significantly improved the above indicators after treatment.Conclusion KT therapy has significant efficacy in relieving short-term pain and improving functional limitations in knee osteoarthritis.
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Objective:To explore any effect of kinesio taping on the head and neck mobility of children with congenital muscular torticollis.Methods:A total of 52 children with congenital muscular torticollis were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, each of 26. All were given 20 minutes of routine rehabilitation training daily, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. The treatment group was additionally taped up with kinesio tape for no more than 48 hours once every 3 days for 4 weeks. Before and after the treatment the angles of head tilt and neck lateral flexion and the gaps in left and right neck rotation were measured for both groups.Results:Significant improvement was observed in both groups but there was significantly more improvement among the treatment group. The treatment had a cure rate (46.15%) and an improvement rate (50.00%) significantly superior to those of the control group and a significantly lower rate of ineffectiveness.Conclusion:Kinesio taping along with routine rehabilitation training can better improve the head and neck mobility of children with congenital muscular torticollis.
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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of kinesio taping in nonspecific neck pain and to assess whether ultrasonographic parameters of the upper trapezius muscle can be used in the follow-up of kinesio taping treatment. METHODS: This was a single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial study involving 60 participants with nonspecific neck pain. The participants were randomly assigned into two groups. Kinesio taping group (n=29) received a 4-week neck exercise program, with kinesio taping applied twice a week for a total of four times, and the exercise group (n=28) received a 4-week neck exercise program. Participants were evaluated according to pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale), cervical range of motion, and disability (Neck Disability Index). Also, trigger point diameter and upper trapezius muscle thickness were evaluated with ultrasonography. Before and after the therapy, as well as the first month, all measures were taken by an investigator other than the practitioner of the treatment program. RESULTS: The results showed that the Visual Analog Scale and Neck Disability Index scores in the kinesio taping group were statistically significantly improved when compared to the exercise group (p<0.05). In addition, the thickness of the upper trapezius muscle and the diameter of the trapezius muscle trigger point were statistically significantly improved in the kinesio taping group compared to the exercise group (p<0.05). In the kinesio taping group, there was no statistical significance in cervical range of motion as compared to the exercise group. CONCLUSION: The combination of kinesio taping and exercise therapy was effective in reducing nonspecific neck pain and neck disability. Also, this study showed that ultrasonographic evaluation of the trapezius muscle could be used in the follow-up of kinesio taping therapy.
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Objective:To explore the effect of combining motor imagery therapy (MIT) with kinesio taping in rehabilitating the upper limb motor function of stroke survivors.Methods:Ninety-two stroke survivors were randomized into a control group ( n=31), an MIT group ( n=31), and a combination group ( n=30). All were given 40 minutes of basic rehabilitation therapy daily, while the MIT group received additional MIT therapy, and the combination group received kinesio taping with the MIT therapy. The taping was applied according to a patient′s condition and changed every other day. The MIT was conducted twice a day. The experiment lasted 8 weeks, six days a week. Before and after the 8 weeks, the upper limb functioning, ability in the activities of daily living and muscle tension of each subject were assessed using the Fugl-Meyer assessment for the upper extremities (FMA-UE), the Hong Kong version of the functional test for a hemiplegic upper extremity (FTHUE-HK), the modified Barthel index (MBI) and the modified Ashworth scale (MAS). Results:The average post-treatment FMA-UE and MBI scores of the combination group were significantly higher than those of the MIT group, and both were significantly higher than the control group′s averages. The average FTHUE-HK grading of the combination group and MIT group after the treatment was significantly higher than in the control group, with that of the combination group significantly superior to the MIT group′s average. After the intervention the average MAS rating of the combination group was significantly lower than that of the control group.Conclusion:MIT combined with Kinesio taping can significantly improve the upper limb motor functioning of stroke survivors, and significantly reduce their abnormal muscle tone compared to traditional treatments.
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ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Kinesio taping on salivation after stroke. MethodsFrom October, 2019 to January, 2021, 40 patients with salivation after stroke were randomly divided into control group (n = 20) and experimental group (n = 20). Both groups received routine medicine, routine rehabilitation for dysphagia and rehabilitation nursing, while the experimental group received Kinesio taping in addition, for three weeks. They were assessed with Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), Water Swallow Test (WST) and Teacher Drooling Scale (TDS) before and after treatment. ResultsOne case dropped in the experimental group. The scores of FOIS, TDS and WST improved in both groups after treatment (|Z| > 2.000, P < 0.05), and improved more in the experimental group than in the control group (|Z| > 3.045, P < 0.01). ConclusionKinesio taping may relieve the salivation of patients with dysphagia after stroke.
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Objective:To observe the effects of different kinesio taping methods on hand swelling, shoulder pain, upper limb motor function and ability in the activities of daily living of stroke survivors with shoulder-hand syndrome.Methods:Sixty stroke survivors with shoulder-hand syndrome were randomly divided into groups A, B, C and a control group, each of 15. In addition to routine rehabilitation training and drug treatment, as well as claw-shaped and I-shaped taping of the hand and wrist, group A received I-shaped kinesio taping, B received Y-shape and C received I-shape plus Y-shaped taping of the shoulder. Before and after 4 weeks, the drainage method was employed to calculate the difference in volume between the two hands. Their temperatures were also measured. The subjects reported shoulder pain using a visual analog scale (VAS). Upper limb motor functioning was quantified using Fugl-Meyer scores, and difficulties in the activities of daily living were evaluated using the modified Barthel index (MBI).Results:Before the treatment there were no significant differences among the four groups in terms of any of the measurements. Afterward the treatment, significant improvement was observed in the volume and temperature differences between hands, as well as in the VAS, FMA and MBI scores. After the treatment, group C′s average FMA score was significantly higher than those of the other groups. There was no significant difference in MBI scores among the four groups.Conclusions:Supplementing rehabilitation training with I-shaped plus Y-shaped kinesio taping can effectively reduce the volume and temperature differences between the hands, relieve shoulder pain, and improve effectiveness in the activities of daily living of persons with shoulder-hand syndrome after a stroke. Hand-claw and wrist-I taping also have some effect.
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Objective:To observe the effect of Kinesio taping on lower limb motor function in patients with hemiplegia at different stages of stroke. Methods:From August, 2015 to August, 2017, 60 patients at stages of Brunnstrom III (n = 30) and Brunnstrom IV (n = 30) were randomly divided into control group (n = 15) and treatment group (n = 15). All the patients received comprehensive rehabilitation training, while the treatment group taped Kinesio taping in the lower extremities, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Time 'Up & Go' Test (TUGT) and gait analysis before and after treatment. Results:The results of all the measurements improved after treatment in all the groups (P < 0.001). For the patients at Brunnstrom IV, FMA-LE score and walking speed improved more in the treatment group than in the control group after treatment (P < 0.01); for those at Brunnstrom III, FMA-LE score, walking speed, TUGT time, hip extension angle and gait symmetry improved more in the treatment group than in the control group after treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusion:Kinesio taping is effective on the lower limb motor function for patients with hemiplegia after stroke, especially for patients at Brunnstrom III.
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OBJECTIVE@#To observe the clinical efficacy of Kinesio Taping combined with electroacupuncture in the treatment of patellofemoral disorder in middle-aged and elderly exercise enthusiasts.@*METHODS@#From April 2018 to April 2020, 62 middle-aged and elderly exercisers with patellofemoral disorder were selected and divided into observation group and control group. In the observation group, there were 30 cases:12 males and 18 females, aged from 35 to 66 years old, with an average age of (48.32±6.80) years old. The observation group was treated with Kinesio Taping and electroacupuncture . In the control group, there were 32 cases:12 males and 20 females, aged from 35 to 67 years old, with an averageage of (48.67±8.13) years old. The patients in the control group was treated with knee electroacupuncture. All the patients in both groups were treated once every other day, 3 times a week, for a total of 4 weeks. The VAS pain score and knee Lysholm score before and after treatment were compared between the two groups before and after treatment, and statistical analysis was conducted.@*RESULTS@#In the control group, 2 patients were not satisfied with the curative effect after 2 weeks of treatment and gave up treatment, while the remaining 60 patients completed all the treatments. After 4 weeks of treatment, the VAS and Lyshlom scores of the control group were 2.73±1.46 and 75.63±8.62 respectively;the VAS and Lyshlom scores of the observation group were 2.02±1.85 and 83.31±5.53 respectively;the VAS and Lyshlom scores of the observation group and the control group were better than those before treatment, and the Lyshlom scores of the observation group were better than those of the control group.@*CONCLUSION@#Kinesio Taping combined with electroacupuncture is aimed at patellofemoral disorderof middle-aged and elderly sports enthusiasts. It has little trauma, can relieve pain and has a fast onset speed, which is readily accepted by patients, and promotes the rehabilitation of knee joint function of patients, thus providing a favorable reference for the promotion in clinical application.
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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Athletic Tape , Electroacupuncture , Knee Joint , Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
A fisioterapia utiliza vários recursos e métodos para intervenções no tratamento da Encefalopatia Crônica Não Progressiva da Infância (ECNPI) ou paralisia cerebral (PC), entre eles a Kinesio Taping® (KT) e a Terapia Neuromotora Intensiva (TNMI). Esses métodos podem ser considerados relativamente novos, o que leva à necessidade do desenvolvimento de pesquisas para verificar seus efeitos em crianças com PC. O presente estudo objetivou verificar os efeitos da KT® e da TNMI na postura sentada de crianças com PC do tipo quadriparesia/quadriplegia espástica. Para isso, foram avaliadas 6 crianças, com uma média de idade de 6,25±2,69 anos. As avaliações aconteceram por meio do software SAPO, no qual os dados são obtidos em centímetros e a análise consiste na avaliação da vertical (eixo Y), comparando os lados esquerdo e direito, sendo assim possível a análise das assimetrias de maneira precisa. Com relação aos resultados, não foi identificada diferença significativa (p > 0,05) da aplicação de KT® na comparação entre efeitos imediato, agudo e crônico para os momentos pré e pós aplicação imediata da KT®. No entanto, de forma descritiva, o uso de KT® associado à TNMI favoreceu o alinhamento na postura sentada, principalmente para acrômios e Espinha ilíaca ânterossuperior (EIAS). Nota-se, portanto, que as evidências do uso de KT®, como coadjuvante durante a TNMI, ainda são inconclusivas em crianças com PC do tipo quadriparesia/plegia.
Physical therapy uses various resources and methods for intervention in the Chronic Non-Progressive Childhood Encephalopathy (CNPCE) or cerebral palsy (CP) interventions, including Kinesio Taping® (KT) and Intensive Neuromotor Therapy (INMT). These methods are relatively new, which leads to the need for the development of research to verify effects in children with CP. The present study analyzed the effects of KT® and INMT on the sitting posture of children with spastic quadriplegia. In order to do this, six (6) children (mean age 6.25±2.69 years) were evaluated. The evaluations took place through SAPO software, where data are obtained in centimeters and the analysis consists of the evaluation of the vertical (Y) axis, comparing the left and right side, thus being possible to precisely analyze any asymmetries. Regarding the results, no significant difference (p > 0.05) was observed with the application of KT® in the comparison between immediate, acute and chronic effect for the moments before and immediately after KT® application. However, descriptively, the use of KT® associated with INMT favored alignment in sitting posture, mainly for acromial and anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). The results show that evidence of the use of KT® as an adjuvant during INMT is still inconclusive in children with CP quadriparesis/plegia.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Brain Diseases/rehabilitation , Cerebral Palsy/rehabilitation , Sitting Position , Quadriplegia/rehabilitation , Software/supply & distribution , Child, Institutionalized , Physical Therapy ModalitiesABSTRACT
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation is an uncommon but debilitating condition of the facial skeleton. The condition may be acute or chronic. Acute TMJ dislocation is common in clinical practice and has been managed easily with manual reduction. Chronic recurrent TMJ dislocation is a challenging situation to manage. In this article, we discuss a case referred by the department of oral medicine for conservative management of the recurrent dislocating TMJ. This case was managed conservatively using physical therapy as the first line of management. At the end of the intervention the patient was pain free and had achieved normal function of the TMJ
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BACKGROUND: It is difficult to obtain the biomechanics of patellar tendinitis by using experimental conditions. Finite element method can solve this problem by using its powerful modeling and computer simulation functions. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the application of finite element analysis in several aspects, such as the mechanism of patellar tendinitis, treatment method and design of knee wearable device, so as to provide theoretical guidance for the prevention and rehabilitation of patellar tendinitis, and provide new ideas for the application of finite element analysis in the study of patellar tendinitis. METHODS: The first author used the search terms “finite element analysis, patellar tendon (patellar tendinitis), knee, biomechanics” in Chinese and English, respectively. Relevant literature published from 1981 to 2019 in CNKI, SportDiscus, PubMed and Elsevier databases were searched. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: At present, a variety of simulation and analysis algorithms for simulating the mechanism of human biomechanics are continuously developed, so as to establish and analyze the knee tissue with complex structure and the wearable device model. The nonlinear and dynamic analysis of the continuous motion of the knee will be realized, and the simulation analysis will be more real. Further exploration of the treatment of patellar tendinitis by using finite element method, research and development of rehabilitation equipment, and design of overall materials and structures of wearable devices will be the development direction of future research.
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BACKGROUND: The motor neuromuscular control of the ankle is decreased in individuals with chronic ankle instability, which impairs athletic performance. Kinesio taping has been widely used in the prevention and treatment of chronic ankle instability. However, there is limited research exploring the effects of kinesio taping on motor neuromuscular control in individuals with chronic ankle instability currently, and moreover, the results are in controversy with large heterogeneity. OBJECTIVE: To describe the current research situation of the effects of kinesio taping on motor neuromuscular control in individuals with chronic ankle instability, thereby providing reliable reference in clinical practice METHODS: The first author searched the articles addressing the application of kinesio taping in chronic ankle instability from January 2009 to July 2019 in the databases of PubMed, Cochrane, WOS and CNKI. The keywords were “chronic ankle instability, ankle instability, ankle”, “kinesio tap*, kinesiology tap*, kinaesthetic tap*, tap*” in Chinese and English. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Kinesio taping may improve ankle proprioception and jumping biomechanical performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability, but more high-quality researches are required. There is insufficient evidence to encourage that the use of kinesio taping can facilitate muscle strength, activation characteristics and balance function in individuals with chronic ankle instability. The existing studies have extensive heterogeneity in the selection of subjects, so it is difficult to comprehensively summarize the patients with chronic ankle instability of different exercise types and levels. The included scales of different studies are different, there are obvious differences in the methods, pull, direction, and duration when using kinesio taping, and there is no uniform standard. There is a lack of high-quality meta-analysis for evidence-based argumentation.
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Objective:To investigate the clinical effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) combined with deep muscle stimulation (DMS) on non-specific neck pain (NNP). Methods:From January to December, 2018, 56 patients with NNP were randomly divided into control group (n = 28) and study group (n = 28). The control group accepted interference electrotherapy and magnetic vibration heat, and the study group accepted KT and DMS in addition, for two weeks. They were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of pain and Neck Disability Index (NDI) before treatment, and after one and two weeks of treatment. Results:The score of VAS and NDI decreased after treatment (F > 4.137, P < 0.05), and were less in the study group than in the control group (t > 4.008, P < 0.001). Conclusion:KT combined with DMS could promote the relief of NNP.
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Abstract Objective Our study seeks to investigate the effectiveness of kinesio taping (KT) on postoperative morbidity compared to placebo and control groups after impacted third molar surgery. Methodology Sixty patients with impacted mandibular third molar were included in this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study. After surgical extraction of the impacted tooth, patients were allocated into three groups (20 patients each): group 1 received KT (kinesio), group 2 received placebo taping (placebo), and group 3 received no taping (control). The groups were compared regarding facial swelling, pain and trismus. Swelling was evaluated using a tape measuring method. Pain was assessed by a visual analog scale and the number of analgesic tablets taken. Trismus was determined by measuring maximum mouth opening. Results In the KT group, all parameters reduced significantly on 2nd and 4th postoperative days compared to other groups; however, placebo and control groups revealed comparable outcomes. On 7th day, all groups showed comparable results. Conclusions The KT application is an effective method for reducing morbidity after impacted mandibular third molar surgery. However, placebo taping is not as effective as proper taping. Placebo taping shows similar results compared to no taping regarding facial swelling percentage, pain and trismus.
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Humans , Female , Tooth, Impacted/surgery , Athletic Tape , Pain, Postoperative , Tooth Extraction , Trismus , Prospective Studies , Edema , Molar, ThirdABSTRACT
Background: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS) is a major contributing factor for shoulder pain. Although many therapists use Kinesio Taping (KT) and Manual Therapy (MT) for SIS, no such studies in combination with Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) have been conducted in the context of Saudi Arabia. Thus, the purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of KT and MT with SET in patients with SIS. Methods: Randomized controlled trial. Thirty-two subjects were assigned into two groups (KT with SET and MT with SET). The following outcome measures were measured at baseline, three weeks and six weeks. The outcome measurements are pain intensity by a numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), Active range of motion in the shoulder (AROM) by goniometry, and the functions of the shoulder measured through Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). A simple descriptive statistical analysis was adopted to describe the patient-specific demographic characteristics with respect to outcome parameters. Within-group and between groups comparison were analyzed using ANOVA, and Scheffes’ posthoc tests by using SPSS 21.0. Results: Sixteen subjects completed treatment in each group. No differences were identified between groups at baseline. In ANOVA, it was shown that both groups significantly (p<0.05) decreased pain intensity, improved function and increased shoulder AROM in the 3rd week, and 6th week. However, post hoc analysis results suggested that the KT, in conjunction with SET, had a higher proportion of change on 3rd week, of the pain intensity, SPADI, and AROM. Conclusion: KT with SET has been found to be more effective than the MT with SET in the 3rd week and had the same effect in the 6th week of the treatment. When an immediate effect is expected, KT may be a better choice of treatment in the management of SIS.
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Background: Patello-femoral joint osteoarthritis is very common and occurs due to loss of cartilage of patella and trocheal groove in approximately half of the patients diagnosed with Osteoarthritis knee. Taping can be used to reduce pain in knee osteoarthritis. Different types of taping are done on Osteoarthritis Knee patients to see their individual effect, but very few studies have been done to compare the effect of 2 different types of tape. AIM: To compare the immediate effects of Kinesio taping and McConnell taping on patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis knee patients. Objectives: To compare the effects of Kinesio taping and McConnell taping on Knee flexion and extension Range of motion, pain on Numerical rating scale during Squatting and Descending stairs in patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis patients Materials and methods: This was an Experimental Pre/Post study. Primary data collection was done using random sampling. 60 Patellofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis knee patients between 45-55 age group were selected and were divided into two groups- Group A-Kinesio Taping and Group B- McConnell Taping group containing 30 each. ThePre and Post Assessment of both the groups was done using Goniometer for Knee ROM and Numerical Rating Scale(NRS) for pain score during Squatting and Descending stairs. Results: The result of this study by Mann-whitney test showed that Kinesio taping has statistical significant increase in knee range of motion (flexion and extension)( p-value=0.0334). And statistical significant decrease in pain score on NRS during Squatting (p-value=0.0212) Conclusion: Kinesio taping has shown statistical significant increase in Knee Range of Motion, and statistical significant decrease in pain on Numerical Rating Scale(NRS) during Squatting, while no significant difference on Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) during descending stairs when compared to McConnell taping.