Efficacy of Kinesio Taping in reducing low back pain: A comprehensive review (original) (raw)
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Efficacy of kinesio taping in reducing low back pain
Journal of Health Sciences, 2017
Introduction: Kinesio taping is rehabilitative technique used to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints, without restricting their range of motion. We conducted a thorough literature search and evaluation to clarify whether kinesio taping is effective in reducing lower back pain. Methods: Cochrane Library, CINAHL, COBIB.SI, PubMed and Science Direct were searched using Boolean operators search strings of different keywords such as: adult, low back pain, Kinesio tape, Kinesio taping, kinesiotaping, effects. The search was limited to full-text articles published from 2011 to 2016. Results: A total of 137 records were identified, 123 abstracts screened, and 14 full-text articles assessed for eligibility. Finally, nine publications were selected using CASP tool: eight randomized clinical studies and one literature review. The key variables from collected data were the subject characteristics, taping technique, control in...
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2017
BACKGROUND: Low back pain is one of the most important causes of morbidity. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Kinesio R taping on pain, functionality, mobility and endurance in chronic low back pain treatment. METHODS: Patients with chronic low back pain were randomly divided into three groups. Therapeutic ultrasound, hot packs, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation were applied to each group for ten sessions during two weeks, and therapeutic exercises were applied in the clinic under physiotherapist supervision starting from the sixth session. Kinesio R tape was applied to the patients in the first group after each treatment session, and placebo tape was applied to the patients in the second group. No taping was applied to the third group, which constituted the control group. All the patients were evaluated pre and post-treatment in respect of pain, functional status (Oswestry scale), flexibility and endurance. RESULTS: The study included 60 patients (32 females). When the initial demographic and clinical characteristics of the groups were evaluated, all assessment results, except the Oswestry scores, were similar (p = 0.000). When the average changes in the clinical evaluations were evaluated after the treatment, a statistically significant improvement demonstrating the superiority of the taping group was observed in pain, functionality, flexibility and endurance values (p = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000). CONCLUSIONS: Kinesio R taping in chronic low back pain is an easy and effective method which increases the effectiveness of the treatment significantly in a short period when applied in addition to exercise and electrotherapy methods.
https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR\_Vol.8\_Issue.7\_July2018/IJHSR\_Abstract.015.html, 2018
Background and purpose: Chronic Mechanical low back pain is one of the most common health problems. Core stabilization exercise has an important role in Chronic low back pain treatment as well as prevention. Extensive literature review revealed little evidence on Kinesio taping with standardized exercise program and standardized exercise program alone for the management of chronic mechanical low back pain. So, the purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Kinesio taping with standardized exercise program Vs standardized exercise program alone and find out the efficacy of Kinesio Taping in subjects with Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain. Study design: Randomised clinical trial. Subjects and methods: Thirty (30) subjects with Chronic Mechanical low back pain were randomly assigned into two groups. Group-A (n=15, 14 Male, 1 Female) received Kinesio Taping (2 session/week for 4 weeks) with standardized exercise program (3sittings per week for 4 weeks) and Group-B (n=15, 9 Male, 6 Female) received standardized exercise program alone (3sittings per week for 4 weeks). Pain intensity was measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), lumbar spine range of motion was evaluated by Modified Schober"s test (MST) and Functional disability was evaluated by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at Baseline, after second week and after 4 th week of intervention. Results: Both groups showed statistical significant improvement after 4 weeks of intervention in respect to pain intensity, range of motion and functional disability. Group-A showed significant improvement than Group-B in respect to Pain intensity (p value <0.05) and functional disability (p value <0.05), however, there was insignificant changes found between the groups for lumbar spine range of motion (p value >0.05) after 4 weeks of treatment. Conclusion: The results of this study suggested that Kinesio taping with standardized exercise has a significant effect in improving pain and function in subjects with Chronic Mechanical low back pain.
Objective To investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping ® (KT) on chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP). Design Randomised controlled trial with intention-to-treat analysis. Setting University laboratory. Participants One hundred and eight women with chronic non-specific LBP underwent an evaluation pre, 3 and 10 days after intervention. Interventions After randomisation, participants were assigned to four groups: KT with tension group (KTT) applied KT ® with tension in the region of the erector spinae muscles; KT no tension group (KTNT) applied KT ® with no tension in the same region; Micropore group (MP) applied Micropore ® tape on the erector spinae muscles; and control group (CG) did not receive any intervention. Main outcome measures The primary outcome was pain sensation, measured by numerical pain rating scale. Secondary outcomes were: disability (Roland Morris Disability questionnaire), trunk range of motion (inclinometry), strength (dynamometry) and electromyographic amplitude (electromyography). Results Improved pain relief was observed for KTT group (mean difference 2.0; 95% CI 0.5 to 3.4; P = 0.003) and KTNT group [mean difference (MD) 1.9; 95% CI 0.5 to 3.4; P = 0.004] compared with CG at 3 days after application of the tape. For disability, there was a difference between CG and KTT group at 3 days (MD 3.5; 95% CI 0.8 to 6.1; P = 0.004) and 10 days (MD 32; 95% CI 0.4 to 6.0; P = 0.016). For all the other variables, there were no differences between groups. Conclusion KT with or without tension reduces pain 3 days after its application. Additionally, when applied with tension, it improves disability after 3 and 10 days in patients with LBP. Trial registration NCT02550457 (clinicaltrials.gov).
Journal of Modern Rehabilitation, 2020
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on low back/pelvis pain, disability, and trunk Range of Motion (ROM) in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP) after 72 h.Materials and Methods: Eighteen patients with nonspecific CLBP participated in this study. Pain intensity, Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire, and lumbar ROM were evaluated once before the intervention (KT with 50% tension) and then 72 h after. For statistical analysis, we used the paired sample t-test. Results: Pain intensity was significantly reduced (P<0.01). But KT did not improve disability and lumbar ROM (P>0.05).Conclusion: Based on the results, 72 h KT over the lumbopelvic area did not improve disability and lumbar ROM in people with nonspecific CLBP while there was a significant reduction in pain intensity. The proposed mechanism of the KT effects is inconsistent with these results.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2013
Background: Chronic nonspecific low back pain is a significant health condition with high prevalence worldwide and it is associated with enormous costs to society. Clinical practice guidelines show that many interventions are available to treat patients with chronic low back pain, but the vast majority of these interventions have a modest effect in reducing pain and disability. An intervention that has been widespread in recent years is the use of elastic bandages called Kinesio Taping. Although Kinesio Taping has been used extensively in clinical practice, current evidence does not support the use of this intervention; however these conclusions are based on a small number of underpowered studies. Therefore, questions remain about the effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping method as an additional treatment to interventions, such as conventional physiotherapy, that have already been recommended by the current clinical practice guidelines in robust and high-quality randomised controlled trials. We aim to determine the effectiveness of the addition of the use of Kinesio Taping in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain who receive guideline-endorsed conventional physiotherapy.
2020
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) on low back/ pelvis pain, disability, and trunk Range of Motion (ROM) in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP) after 72 h. Materials and Methods: Eighteen patients with nonspecific CLBP participated in this study. Pain intensity, Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire, and lumbar ROM were evaluated once before the intervention (KT with 50% tension) and then 72 h after. For statistical analysis, we used the paired sample t-test. Results: Pain intensity was significantly reduced (P<0.01). But KT did not improve disability and lumbar ROM (P>0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results, 72 h KT over the lumbopelvic area did not improve disability and lumbar ROM in people with nonspecific CLBP while there was a significant reduction in pain intensity. The proposed mechanism of the KT effects is inconsistent with these results.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2019
Objective: Postural control of patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) is usually impaired. Effects of treatment applications on postural stability have not been well investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of kinesio taping on pain and postural stability in patients with CLBP. Methods: One hundred and one patients with CLBP (age: 53.00 (10.69) years, body mass index (BMI): 31.52 (5.57) kg/m 2) were included in this study. Kinesio taping was applied on paravertebral muscles and sacrum with muscle and ligament techniques. Postural stability was assessed with Biodex Balance System ® (USA) both at static and dynamic mode in bilateral standing position. The base was set "static" for static mode, and set between"12-1" for dynamic mode. Pain intensity was evaluated with the pain section (0e5 points) of Oswestry Disability Index, including ten items (pain, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, sex life, social life, travelling), pre-and post-application. Results: The static overall (pre: 1.49 (1.15), post: 1.25 (1.11)) and antero-posterior (pre: 0.96 (0.86), post: 0.74 (0.59)), dynamic overall (pre: 3.12 (2.26), post: 2.73 (2.44)) and medio-lateral postural sway scores (pre: 1.62 (1.12), post: 1.24 (0.75)), and pain (pre: 2.00 (0.00e5.00), post: 1.00 (0.00e4.00)) decreased after the application (p < .05). However, no differences were observed in static medio-lateral (pre: 0.84 (0.78), post: 0.82 (1.01)) and dynamic antero-posterior postural sway scores (pre: 2.33 (1.99), post: 2.12 (2.33)), (p > .05). Conclusions: Kinesio taping may immediately improve postural stability and decrease pain of patients with CLBP.
A novel (targeted) kinesio taping application on chronic low back pain: Randomized clinical trial
PLOS ONE, 2021
The aim of the present clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of kinesio taping on patients with chronic low back pain, when the exploration identifies skin/fascia mobilization as a factor that could modify the treatment effect. This study is a randomized controlled trial with intention-to-treat analysis. Sixty-two participants with chronic low back pain were therefore recruited from a tertiary referral hospital. Targeted kinesio taping, according to skin/fascia mobility exploration, was applied in the experimental group (17 female/13 male; 49.47 ± 11.15 years) once a week for four sessions. The control group (17 female/14 male; 48.87 ± 9.09 years) underwent a placebo taping application. At post-treatment time there was a statistically significant reduction both in disability (Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire) and pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale) in the experimental group (disability: −2.88, 95% confidence interval [CI] −4.56 to −1.21, P < .001; pain: −1.58, 95% CI −2.6...