Abstract
Background and objectives: Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most common disorder among people with shoulder pain. The purpose of this case report was to investigate the effect of the combined application of balance taping using kinesiology tape and cross taping on a part-time worker with SIS. Case Report: Combined balance taping and cross taping was applied for 3 weeks (average, 16 hours per day) on a part-time worker with severe pain and a limited range of motion (ROM) in the shoulder who had visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores of 7 and 8 out of 10 for shoulder flexion and abduction, respectively, and pain and disability scores of the Shoulder Pain Disability Index (SPADI) of 37 out of 50 and 29 out of 80, respectively. After the combined application of balance taping and cross taping, the VAS pain scores for shoulder flexion and abduction decreased from 7 to 0 and from 8 to 0, respectively, and the ROM increased to a normal range. The SPADI pain score decreased from 37 to 2, and the disability score decreased from 29 to 1. Shoulder activity level also increased, and the patient was able to return to his part-time job. Conclusions: We suggest combined application of balance taping and cross taping as an effective treatment for part-time workers with SIS.
Highlights
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most common disorder among people with shoulder pain, with a prevalence of 36% among all shoulder disorders [1], and usually occurs in people who engage in physically demanding work or perform highly repetitive shoulder movements [2].SIS is caused by structural factors, shoulder joint instability, and functional factors [3,4]
Kinesiology tape was applied to the quadriceps muscles of healthy, asymptomatic participants [27]
The serratus anterior is an important muscle that originates from the scapular medial border and inserts into the rib cage [32]
Summary
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most common disorder among people with shoulder pain, with a prevalence of 36% among all shoulder disorders [1], and usually occurs in people who engage in physically demanding work or perform highly repetitive shoulder movements [2]. Balance taping, which is based on the anatomical structure and approach of muscles, joints, and nerves, involves application of kinesiology tape over the structure that causes the symptoms in order to balance the human body [10]. Cross taping before menstruation alleviated menstrual pain [14]. Another investigation found that cross taping to the trigger point of the upper trapezius muscle relieved pain [15]. There is no research on the application of balance taping and cross taping to musculoskeletal disorders such as SIS. The purpose of this case report was to investigate the effect of the combined application of balance taping using kinesiology tape and cross taping on a part-time worker with SIS who lifts >5 kg objects
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