(449) Kinesio Tape for Pain Reduction: More than a Placebo Effect?

Abstract

and this was used to form 3 levels of exposure (ie, low [0-1], medium [2-3], high [$4]). Linear mixed model ANOVAs found that all groups demonstrated significant TS-NFR and TS-Pain; however, the degree of summation was greatest in the high exposure group (p<.05). TS-NFR and TS-Pain were similar in the other groups (ps>.05). These findings suggest that greater trauma exposure is associated with greater amplification of pain and spinal nociception. Future research should examine potential psychosocial (eg, PTSD symptoms, catastrophizing, emotion regulation) or biological (eg, allostatic load) factors that mediate the relationship between trauma exposure and enhanced TS-NFR and TS-Pain. Further study is necessary to determine whether these markers of central sensitization might contribute to the development of PTSD and/or chronic pain syndromes in those who are exposed to multiple traumatic events.