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Kinesiology Taping on low back pain

The effect of Kinesiology taping application on the resting muscle activity in those with low back pain - randomized controlled trial

Sponsor

Department of Physiotherapy, Medical Higher School in Opole

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2018

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Low Back Pain Kinesiology Taping

Summary

Low back pain is the most popular disease of the XXI century, hindering daily life. Physiotherapy routinely uses a variety of approaches to address these issues. The material used for the Kinesio tape and the original concept of the taping technique was introduced by Dr. Kenso Kase in 1973. KT had been designed to allow 40-50% longitudinal stretch. It is composed of 100% cotton fibers and acrylic heat sensitive glue. Kinesiology taping is a method that can be used separately or as a complement to therapy. Hypothesis: The Kinesiology Taping method will reduce pain, reduce the bioelectric activity of the muscles and improve the motor function and mobility of the patient.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

Low back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the world, affecting millions of people and interfering with daily life, work, and sleep. Physiotherapists use many different approaches to treat it, and one increasingly popular method is kinesiology taping — a flexible, elastic tape applied to the skin over the painful area. The tape was originally developed by Dr. Kenso Kase in the 1970s and is thought to work by gently lifting the skin, reducing pressure on pain receptors, and supporting muscles and joints without restricting movement. This study is testing whether kinesiology taping reduces pain, lowers abnormal muscle activity, and improves movement and function in people with low back pain. Participants will be assigned to receive the taping treatment, and various measurements of pain, muscle activity, and mobility will be taken before and after. You may be eligible if you are 18 or older and currently experiencing low back pain. There are no restrictions on gender or background. People who are pregnant, have a neurological or vascular injury, have disc problems at multiple spinal levels, or have other spinal diseases would not be suitable for this particular study. The study is being conducted through the Department of Physiotherapy at the Medical Higher School in Opole.

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Interventions

The aim of the study will be the analysis of early and distant results of treatment of low back pain with application kinesiology taping (KT). Interventional: Subjects from all three groups rec

The aim of the study will be the analysis of early and distant results of treatment of low back pain with application kinesiology taping (KT). Interventional: Subjects from all three groups receive a routine treatment, including stabilizer training. The tape groups 1 and 2 (KT and Quasi KT) in group C only stabilizer training without KT. Group (Kinesiology Taping) In this group KT was applied according to the Kenzo Kaser Kinesio taping manual. The participants assumed standing position to allow forward bending, while the therapist standing behind the participants. Each application will be made using the ligament technology. Depending on the intensity of the pain, the plaster will be stretched in the range of 25 - 50%. KT base has been applied to TH 12 without tension. KT tails go down the spine extender to the sacrum with a tension of 25-50%. The second KT will be applied on laterally at the height of the painful area without tension. The tape will be worn by the participant on a continuous basis and will be changed by the physiotherapist every five days, unless the participant withdraws or shows signs of skin irritation. The application will be for a total period of 10 days. In groups KT and Quasi KT, patients are to exercise as basic therapy according to the same methodology as described in group control. All three groups receive a individual routine treatment by physiotherapist. Each patient will perform a basic training used to treat low back pain ( continued the same terapy used in hospital). Patient will be checked for presence. for a period of three weeks (without weekends).