Kinesio Taping Research Articles

Pediatric Patients With Hemiplegia: A Systematic Review of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Hemiplegia is the medical term for paralysis of one side of the body. It results in muscular wasting on the affected side, impairs gait, reduces motor abilities, and causes instabilityand a loss of grasping capacity. The patient's quality of life is impacted by hemiplegia because it impairs brain and spinal cord functions.Consequently, a range of therapeutic options, including physical therapy, medical health management, and other multidisciplinary care, are accessible. The effects of treatments on juvenile patients with hemiplegia who are participating in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) are examined in this systematic review.Using the Boolean operator "AND," the research process entailed searching for keywords like "Hemiplegia" and "Pediatrics." Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of six RCTs were included in the study. According to the study's findings, hemiplegic patients benefited from Kinesio taping (KT), botulinum toxin type-A (BoNT-A), hyaluronic acid injections, and bimanual treatment.

CONSTRAINT-INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY ASSOCIATED WITH KINESIO TAPING IN HEMIPARESIS REHABILITATION: RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is one of the most effective techniques to improve functionality of paretic upper limbs, but there are no studies investigating the association of CIMT and kinesio taping (KT). To analyze the effects of this association on the upper extremity functional recovery of hemiparetic children and adolescents. In this randomized clinical trial, individuals diagnosed with brain injury and hemiparesis were allocated in 3 groups: CIMT, CIMT + KT and KT. were assessed for functionality through Motor Activity Log and Wolf Motor Function Test and for muscle tone through Modified Ashworth Scale. Participated 30 subjects aging 5 to 17 years old. CIMT and CIMT + KT improved MAL and WMFT scores, whereas CIMT + KT and KT alone improved MAS scores for wrist and fingers. CIMT and CIMT + KT were effective in improving the amount of movement of the most affected limb, and CIMT+KT and KT alone reduced wrist and fingers muscle tone. Both techniques seem to be effective in upper extremity functional recovery.

Short-term effects of Kinesio taping combined with cervical muscles multi-angle isometric training in patients with cervical spondylosis

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Kinesio taping (KT) combined with multi-angle isometric resistance training for cervical spondylosis.MethodsSixty-one patients were divided into two groups by random number table method. Both groups were given multi-angle isometric training, the patients in the observation group were supplemented with Kinesio taping. Before and after treatment, the symptoms of cervical spine function were evaluated in two groups by visual analogue scale (VAS), cervical dysfunction index (NDI), cervical range of motion and muscle stiffness.ResultsAfter 3 weeks of treatment, VAS, NDI scores and the cervical range of motion were significantly better than before (P < 0.05). The range of anterior flexion and extension was significantly larger than the control group (P < 0.05), but the range of other motions were not certain. The muscle stiffness in KT group were significantly lower than the control group.ConclusionKinesio taping combined with multi-angle isometric resistance training can further alleviate the clinical symptoms and correct the neck abnormal posture. But its effects on the range of cervical motion remain uncertain.

In Adult Breast Cancer Patients, the Effect of Compression Garments on Changes in the Volume of Breast Cancer lymphedema: A Literature Review

Background About 21% of women treated for cancer develop breast cancer-associated lymphedema (BCRL), which could lead to negative changes in self-image, increased anxiety and reduced quality of life. Currently, there are a variety of treatments to improve lymphedema, and wearing compression garments is considered necessary, however, evidence is lacking to assess the effectiveness of BCRL compression garments. Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of wearing compression garments for lymphedema volume in adult breast cancer patients. Methods By searching MEDLINE, PubMed, Psych Articles, Academic Search Complete, CINAHL and Cochrane Library, the search was limited to peer-reviewed literature published between 2017 and 2022 in English. Inclusion criteria were participants aged ≥18 years and the intervention was wearing a compression garment. The primary outcome was lymphedema volume change and adverse events. Results A total of 903 literature were obtained, and the literature were screened through the PRISMA flow chart, and five literature that met the criteria were finally included, all of which were randomized controlled trials (RCT). Risk of bias assessment and quality of evidence graded for these five RCTs were performed by two independent researchers using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and the GRADE grading System. The five included RCTs were biased to varying degrees because the intervention was obvious, and the quality of the evidences were moderate, but wearing compression garment was effective and safe in all trials. Conclusion In adult breast cancer patients, wearing compression garments could significantly reduce the volume of lymphedema, and the longer the daily wear time, the better the effect, and the safer than Kinesio Taping. Future studies should conduct higher-quality, multicenter randomized controlled trials to further determine the optimal pressure range for compression garment use.

Evaluating the effects of two different kinesiology taping techniques on shoulder pain and function in patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders which predominantly affects women and has a prevalence as high as 1 in 5,000 individuals. Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) is the most common subtype of EDS and is characterized by multi-joint pain, particularly in large joints such as the shoulder. Physical therapy is often utilized to address the pain, physical impairments, and functional loss in patients with EDS. Kinesiology Tape (KT) is an intervention commonly used by physical therapists for treating shoulder pain and dysfunction. Studies related to the effectiveness of KT in patients with shoulder pain is equivocal and there are a lack of studies specifically studying the effects of KT in an EDS population. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and short-term effects of two different KT techniques on shoulder pain and function in individuals with hEDS and shoulder pain. Participants were recruited from EDS support groups in the New England area of the United States; were diagnosed with hEDS by their physician; and had shoulder pain. Baseline demographic information was obtained for each participant followed by completion of 4 patient reported outcome (PRO) measures: the Upper Extremity Functional Index, QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, & Hand), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, and the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index. Current pain level, average pain over the past 24 h, and worst pain over the past 24 h were recorded using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). Subjects were randomly assigned to receive either an experimental shoulder KT procedure or a control shoulder taping. Immediately after taping, the NPRS was reassessed. Subjects then returned 48 h later to repeat the NPRS and PRO measures. There was no significant difference between the experimental and control tape groups for any outcome measure. There was a significant improvement from pre-taping to 48-hours post taping for each of the 4 PRO measures with large effect sizes (p < 0.001; ƞ p 2 = .517-.719). Likewise, average, and worst pain over the last 24 h significantly improved with large effect sizes over the same period (p = 0.005; ƞ p 2 = .225 and p < 0.001; ƞ p 2 = .382, respectively). Current NPRS levels significantly improved from pre-tape to immediately post-tape (p = .023, ƞ p 2 = .131) and was maintained through the 48-hour follow up, although no further improvement was seen. KT is an inexpensive and relatively safe intervention that is easy to apply and can offer temporary improvements in pain and function for patients with EDS and shoulder pain.

Immediate Effect of Kinesio Taping on Lumbopelvic Stability in Postpartum Women With Diastasis Recti: A Review.

Diastasis of abdominal muscles is defined as a gap of more than two finger breadths between two rectal abdominal muscle bellies, above or below the umbilicus. According to the literature, female diastasis recti is more common in women who have recently given birth although it also occurs in the male population. Lower back pain is the most prevalent reason for postpartum women to restrict their everyday activities. Women's mobility, discomfort, and typical activities are all concerns for postpartum women, all of which change a person's quality of life. During pregnancy, diastasis of the rectus abdominal muscles isvery common to occur. It is linked to instability of lumbar pelvic region and pelvic floor improper function. Recently, the use of Kinesio taping is gaining popularity as a technique to reduce the separation and increase stability. The review of studies revealed that Kinesio taping is highly effective for diastasis recti and in improving the stability of lumbo-pelvic spine which was evaluated by an active straight leg raise test. There are just a few studies accessible that show the need for further research.

The Immediate Effect of Kinesio Tape on Hamstring Muscle Length and Strength in Female University Students: A Pre-post Experimental Study.

Kinesio tape has been proposed to improve the muscle extensibility. However, there are contradictory results in the literature. To investigate the effect of Kinesio tape on hamstring muscle lengthening and on hamstring and quadriceps muscle strengthening in university students with hamstring muscle tightness. In this pre-post experimental study, 96 female students with hamstring muscle tightness were recruited from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and randomly assigned to Kinesio tape, sham tape, or control groups (32 in each group). The inhibition technique was used for the Kinesio tape application, with the tape being applied from the muscle insertion to the origin. Measurements were taken before and 15 min after the intervention. Outcome measurements included active knee extension test to measure the hamstring muscle length, and isometric strength measurements of hamstring and quadriceps muscles using a handheld dynamometer. A significant increase in the immediate hamstring muscle length was found in both the Kinesio (P = 0.001) and sham (P = 0.004) tape groups, while no difference was noted in the control group (P = 0.066). The muscle lengthening was significantly greater in the Kinesio tape group than the sham tape (P = 0.001) and control (P = 0.001) groups. There was no difference in the pre- and post-measurements in the quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths in all three groups. These results demonstrate that applying Kinesio tape has an immediate effect on hamstring muscle extensibility, but has no effect on the quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths. NCT03076840.

Protocolo de tensão progressiva para força muscular com Kinesio tape em corredores - ensaio clínico randomizado duplo-cego

Abstract Introduction Kinesio tape (KT), although frequently used in sports, is still a matter of debate, and the results of studies that evaluated its effects on muscle strength (MS) in athletes are still inconclusive and contradictory. Objective To evaluate the effect of a progressive KT tension protocol on knee MS in runners over an eight-week intervention. Methods Clinical trial involving 49 runners of both sexes randomized into two groups: KT (KT with progressive tension protocol) and placebo (KT without tension). The MS of knee flexors and extensors was evaluated by isokinetic dynamometer (60º/s and 90º/s) at four moments: (1) without KT; (2) with KT and without tension; (3) without KT (after 8 weeks after of intervention); (4) with KT and with tension (after 8 weeks after of intervention). Inter- and intra-group comparisons were made. The significance level adopted was 95% (p &lt; 0.05). Results There were no significant differences in MS between the groups at any of the evaluated moments. There was a statistically significant difference in MS (60º/s) in both groups (KT and placebo) when comparing moments 4 and 2 for knee flexors, and in the placebo group between moments 4 and 2 and moments 4 and 3 for knee extensors. Conclusion The progressive tension protocol of KT was not able to intervene in the SM gain of knee flexors and extensors of runners in inter and intragroup comparisons.

Diferentes tensões de kinesio taping apresentam benefícios semelhantes para controle postural, equilíbrio dinâmico, agilidade e sensação de instabilidade em indivíduos com instabilidade crônica do tornozelo: ensaio clínico randomizado

Abstract Ankle sprain is the most common injury in the lower limbs of physically active individuals, and one of its complications is chronic ankle instability (CAI), for which Kinesio Taping (KT) can be an alternative treatment. The aim of this study was to compare two treatment protocols with KT at different tensions on postural control, dynamic balance, agility and instability in individuals with chronic ankle instability. This is a randomized clinical trial in which postural control was evaluated through the force platform, agility by the side Hop Test, dynamic balance by the modified Star Excursion balance Test, and application of the Cumberland Ankle Tool Instability and Foot and Ankle Outcome Score to assess self-reported instability and functional instability. An initial assessment was conducted, followed by 5 weeks of intervention with weekly applications of KT, and one week after the completion of the intervention, a reassessment was performed. 21 participants were distributed to the group KT with tension (KTT: n=11) and the group KT without tension (KTWT: n=10). KT improves postural control (anteroposterior velocity: p=0.006 and mediolateral: p&lt;0.001; anteroposterior frequency: p&lt;0.001 and mediolateral: p=0.043 of the area of the center of pressure), dynamic balance (p&lt; 0.001), agility (p=0.001) and feeling of instability in individuals with ICT (p=0.001) for both groups. Only one variable, sports category of the FAOS-FOOT questionnaire showed significant change (p=0.008). KT, with or without tension, is able to improve postural control, balanced balance, postural control, and feelings of instability in young adults with ICT.

Effect of Knee Orthosis and Kinesio Taping on Clinical and Neuromuscular Outcomes in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Impaired proprioception and muscle weakness may not only be a consequence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) but also part of its pathogenesis. Thus, the enhancement of quadriceps strength and proprioceptive accuracy can play a pivotal role in the management of knee OA. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Kinesio tape and flexible knee orthosis in terms of clinical and neuromuscular outcomes in patients with knee OA. This clinical trial was conducted on 56 patients with knee OA, randomly allocated to two groups: knee orthosis or Kinesio tape. The knee orthosis group wore a neoprene knee support for 4 weeks. For participants in the Kinesio tape group, tape was applied once a week, for 4 weeks. The primary outcomes were pain intensity and physical function evaluated through the visual analog scale and the Western Ontario and McMaster OA index. The secondary outcomes were concentric and isometric quadriceps strength, Joint Position Sense (JPS), Threshold to Detect Passive Motion (TTDPM), and force sense (FS), all measured by isokinetic dynamometry. All outcome measures were significantly improved in the orthosis group. The Kinesio tape group also demonstrated significant changes in all outcome measures except three proprioception components namely JPS (70° target), FS, and TTDPM. At the end of the fourth week, there were no significant between-group differences for measured parameters. Wearing a flexible knee orthosis and/or Kinesio tape for 4 weeks significantly improved knee pain, physical function, and quadriceps strength. Although knee orthosis showed significant beneficial effects on various components of proprioception, there were no significant differences between the two groups at the end of the 4-week intervention.

The Sonoelastography and Functional Outcome of Upper Extremity after Kinesiotaping on the Spastic Forearm in Patients with Subacute Stroke.

This study is aimed at exploring the feasibility of sonoelastography on muscle stiffness of spastic forearm and evaluating the improvement of functional performance in patients with poststroke spasticity (PSS) after receiving kinesiotaping (KT) and rehabilitation. According to the spastic levels (using modified Ashworth scale (MAS)) of the affected upper extremity, 59 patients with stroke were allocated into two groups, group A (MAS 0-1): 31 patients (14 men and 17 women; mean age: 60 years) and group B (MAS 1+-2): 28 patients (22 men and 6 women; mean age: 51 years). The Brunnstrom motor recovery stage at the wrist/distal parts in groups A and B was stage 3/3.5 and stage 2.75/3. We evaluated the Brunnstrom stage, spastic levels by MAS and modified Tardieu scale (MTS), and Fugl-Meyer Assessment for upper extremity (FMA-UE). We also evaluated the muscle spasticity of flexor carpi radialis (FCR), flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU), and flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) muscles using sonoelastography with shear wave velocity (SWV). We applied KT for 20 patients in group B, comparing the changes in sonoelastography and functional outcomes between KT and without KT interventions. Both the MAS and MTS scales were moderately correlated with the SWV in forearm muscles on hemiplegic side (r = 0.336-0.554) After KT intervention, the SWV in FCR decreased (p = 0.028). Muscle spasticity was reduced (p < 0.01), and distal part of the Brunnstrom stage and FMA-UE were increased (p = 0.045 and p = 0.001). In patients without KT intervention, only the MTS degree reduced (p = 0.026). The SWV of sonoelastography could objectively assess the reduction of muscle stiffness of the affected forearms in patients with PSS after KT intervention. Advances in Knowledge. Sonoelastography could be a quantitative method to follow up for therapeutic effect of the spastic forearm.

To Compare the Effectiveness of Positional Release Technique Versus Kinesio Taping in Patients with Upper Tapezius Trigger Points

Background: Muscles of the neck and shoulder region always function as a unit, and there is no movement in theupper extremity that would not be reflected in the neck musculature. Neck muscles show a strong tendency todevelop hyper tonus and spasm. The principal muscle to carry the load is trapezius which may get tender pointor spasm more frequently. The study aimed to find the effects of Positional Release Technique (PRT) and KinesioTaping (KT) in Upper Trapezius Trigger Points (Trigger points).Method: A total of 30 patients were taken with mean age of 26.16 and were allocated into two groups, Group APositional Release Group and Group B Kinesio Taping Group. Pain intensity level, Range of Motion (ROM) anddisability was measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Universal goniometer and neck disability index(NDI), respectively at baseline, 1st week after treatment and at the end of treatment.Conclusion: There was significant improvement in both PRT and KT groups. Statistical comparison of the resultshowed that Group A had greater improvement in pain and ROM as compared to Group B. PRT along withStandard PT treatment and therapeutic exercises appeared to be more effective than KT to reduce pain and increaseROM in patients with upper trapezius Trigger points.

Effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization versus kinesiotape for chronic mechanical low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

IntroductionThe primary purpose was to compare the effect of conventional program, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and kinesiotape (KT) in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP).Methods51 participants were randomly enrolled into three equal groups. Group A (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 17) received conventional program, Group B (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 17) received conventional program plus IASTM, and Group C (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 17) received conventional program plus KT. The participants were evaluated before and after eight sessions using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), pressure algometer, dual inclinometer, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).ResultsBetween pre-treatment and post-treatment, the three groups demonstrated a significant pain reduction (57.2%, 61.2%, and 57.77%; &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.0001), a significant increase in pain pressure threshold (PPT) [right (Rt): 56%, 53.2%, and 35.6%; left (Lt): 49%, 50.55%, and 41.36%; &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.0001], a significant improvement in the range of motion (ROM) (flexion: 38.59%, 43.55%, and 35.7%; extension: 72.4%, 88.73%, and 65.56%; Rt lateral flexion: 79.05%, 78.03%, and 55.42%; Lt lateral flexion: 85.33%, 96.37%, and 64.66%; Rt rotation 135%, 116.5%, and 188.48%; Lt rotation: 203%, 140.48%, and 224.24%; &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.0001), and a significant improvement in the functional disability index (56.8%, 49.55%, and 46.99%; &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.0001). No significant difference in pain, PPT, ROM and function was found among the three groups.ConclusionsConventional program, IASTM and KT are effective methods for improving pain, ROM and function on CMLBP.

Comparison of Kinesio Tape and Dry Needling in the Management of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Control Trial

Rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy is the most debilitating musculoskeletal condition in general population and is considered to be the third commonly encountered musculoskeltal (MSK) disorder. After getting approval from ethical review committee (ERC) of Rawal Institute of Health Sciences, this Randomized control trail was initiated at Rawal General &amp; Dental Hospital. The duration of this study was 6 months from March 10, 2023 to August 09, 2023. Forty patients of both genders between the age of 25 and 50 years who were suffering from RC tendinopathy were included in this study. Those who had any kind of cardiac complications, neurological disorders, or diabetes mellitus were excluded from this study. Two equal groups ( n = 20 each) were formed. Group A was given kinesio tape (KT) and group B was treated with dry needling (DN). Totally six sessions of each intervention were given to each patient at the rate of two sessions per week along with 10 min of interferential therapy and 10 min of moist packs to each patient. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21 and Microsoft excel were used for the analysis of data. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) of age in group A was 35.30±8.07 and in group B it was 31.51 ± 2.46. The median and interquartile range (IQR) of SF-36 [quality of life (QoL)] at the baseline was 37.64 (1.75) in group A and 37.38 (1.31) in group B, respectively. Md (IQR) postinterventional improved with 91.31 (8.20) in group A, and in group B it was 90.37 (15.78) with P &lt; 0.05. Within-group analysis showed a significant difference ( P &lt; 0.05) in each group. Between-group analysis depicted a significant difference ( P &lt; 0.05) on the Pain Numeric Scale score and an insignificant difference ( P &gt; 0.05) on the basis of QoL (SF-36). It was revealed that KT is more effective in the reduction of disability in terms of pain as compared to DN whereas both interventions are equally effective in improving the QoL in RC tendinopathy.

Therapeutic Taping to Offload Wound Margin Strain and as an Adjunct to Wound Closure: A Case Report

Introduction. Wound complications are common, difficult to manage, and carry a high economic burden. They are challenging to physicians and a burden to society. Case Report. An 86-year-old male with a history of diabetes was diagnosed with spinal suppurative osteomyelitis and underwent spinal debridement and debridement of dead bone, which required an incision of approximately 9 cm in length. Poor wound healing was noted on postoperative day 5, and wound healing had not been achieved by postoperative day 82. The periphery of the wound was stretched using a proprietary elastic therapeutic tape beginning on postoperative day 82, and daily routine disinfection was maintained thereafter. Wound healing was achieved after 2 months of the aforementioned routine. No additional wound changes were noted at the 6-month follow-up after wound healing was confirmed. Conclusions. Use of elastic therapeutic taping aided in healing a chronic nonhealing wound after spinal surgery in 1 case. The mechanism of action is discussed and analyzed to provide clinical evidence for such treatment.

The comparison of the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and Kinesio Taping on ankle swelling in athletes with lateral ankle sprain

PurposeAnkle swelling (AS) is one of the main complaints in athletes with a lateral ankle sprain (LAS) in the acute phase. Reducing AS may help the athlete to return to training faster. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Kinesio Taping® (KT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in reducing AS in athletes with a LAS.MethodsThirty-one athletes with a unilateral ankle sprain from various sports were allocated to either KT (N = 16; mean age of 24.1 years) or NMES (N = 15; mean age of 26.4 years) groups. KT was applied over the medial and lateral ankle surfaces in the Fan cut pattern for five consecutive days; however, NMES was applied to the tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscles for 30 min. Outcome measures to assess the extent of AS included volumetry, perimetry, relative volumetry, and the difference in both ankles’ volumetry and perimetry at baseline, after the interventions, and 15 days following the treatment completion.ResultsThe results of the mixed model repeated measures ANOVA demonstrated no significant difference between the two groups in mean changes in outcomes over pre- and post-interventions as well as follow-up periods (P > 0.05).ConclusionsNone of the KT and NMES methods could reduce acute AS in athletes with LAS. Further studies are needed in this area of research that consider changes in treatment protocol given the variety of NMES approaches and KT applications that can be used in recovery from an ankle sprain.

Recent Trends and Growing Knowledge about Physiotherapy Mangement in Breast Cancer - Related Lymphedema

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women. Surgery often carries a lot of unwanted changesas follows: limitation of mobility in the shoulder joint on the operated side, secondary lymphoedema, reductionof muscle strength or disorders in body posture. Therefore, the implementation of physiotherapeutic activitiesthat are designed to prevent and eliminate postoperative complications seems very important. The main aim ofthis work was to present recent advances in the physiotherapeutic management in cancer treated women basedon the analysis of available literature. The purpose of the study was to analyse recent advances along with thecurrent techniques that are effective in the treatment of breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL). The posterfocuses on spreading awareness about the recent PT management techniques to treat the problems. This study isa narrative review for which 50 articles were retrieved from different search engines out of which 8 are assessed.Articles included were published in last 5 years, included subjects with unilateral BCRL and PT interventionfor stage II BCRL and also had circumferential measurement as one of the primary outcome measure. Articlesincluding subjects with lymphedema due to any other condition, mixed approach towards lymphedema, andthose which provide inadequate knowledge about methodology were excluded. The articles analysed provedefficacy of new techniques i.e., kinesio taping, virtual reality and tele-rehabilitation in BCRL and continued tosupport the traditional methods (manual lymphatic drainage, strengthening exersices, pneumatic compression).This article is implied to spread awareness about recent trends being followed for the treatment of lymphedemaso that these techniques can be included in the physiotherapy treatment protocol.

Effectiveness of Physical Therapy Interventions for Women With Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review

Background: Primary dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, is common in menstruating females. However, in some it can cause intense pain, disrupt activities of daily living, and impact quality of life. The treatment of dysmenorrhea does not traditionally include physical therapy. Objectives: A systematic review was conducted to explore the role of physical therapy in treating dysmenorrhea. Study Design: Systematic review. Methods: A search was performed in August 2020 and January 2022 using EBSCOhost, Academic Search Ultimate, CINAHL Complete, and MEDLINE. Search terms included exercise or physical activity or fitness AND dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain or painful menstruation. Inclusion criteria were articles that were peer-reviewed, published in the last 10 years, and available in full text in English. All articles included in the review were analyzed for quality on a hierarchy of evidence scale. Results: Twenty-two results were included in this systematic review. Nineteen articles were level 2 and 3 articles were level 3 on the hierarchy of evidence scale. The Visual Analog Scale and Menstrual Distress Questionnaire were the widely utilized outcome measures used to determine the effectiveness of the interventions. Interventions including aerobic exercise, stretching, kinesio taping, aquatic therapy, acupressure, yoga, core stability, positional activities, spinal manipulation, and patient education have shown to be effective. Conclusions: Physical therapy can assist in the reduction of pain and other symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea. Overall, articles indicated that aerobic exercise, stretching, and core stability yielded the greatest improvement in patient symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Physicians should consider recommending physical therapy to patients with symptoms that disrupt their activities of daily living.

Comparison of Two Thoracic Kinesio-Taping Techniques on Pulmonary Function, Oxygen Saturation, and Exercise Capacity in COPD Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Context: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), though a disease of the lung, the extrapulmonary manifestations contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. Aim: This study aims to evaluate and compare the effects of two different thoracic kinesio taping techniques on pulmonary function, oxygen saturation, and exercise capacity in patients with COPD. Settings and Design: A randomized clinical trial was conducted across tertiary health-care hospitals in Belagavi, Karnataka. Subjects and Methods: A total of 42 participants aged 30–65 years (51.58 ± 10.21 years) participated in the study. All participants underwent baseline evaluations for pulmonary function, oxygen saturation, and exercise capacity, following which they were randomly allocated to one of the two intervention groups. Both groups, Group A (diaphragmatic taping) and Group B (intercostal muscle taping), were given intervention for 15 days, with the applied tape changed on every 3rd day. Postintervention evaluation was performed on the 15th day. Statistical Analysis: Mann–Whitney test was used for between-group comparison, and the Wilcoxon test was used for within-group comparison. Results: A significant improvement was noted in all parameters in Group A except forced expiratory volume in 6 s (FEV6) (P = 0.47) and FEV1/FEV6 (P = 0.301) ratio when compared with preintervention values. In Group B, all the parameters showed a significant improvement compared to preintervention values. The between-group comparison showed that only FEV1/FEV6 (P = 0.018) ratio showed a significant improvement. Conclusion: There is no significant difference between diaphragmatic taping and intercostal muscle taping technique. It was noted that both the techniques were equally effective in improving pulmonary function, oxygen saturation, and exercise capacity in COPD patients. Hence, thoracic kinesio taping, in addition to conventional physiotherapy treatment, can help in achieving better patient outcomes.

The comparison of effectiveness of aerobic exercise and aerobic exercise with kinesio taping treatments in fibromyalgia syndrome

The comparison of effectiveness of aerobic exercise and aerobic exercise with kinesio taping treatments in fibromyalgia syndrome