Do convolutions in Kinesio Taping matter? Comparison of two Kinesio Taping approaches in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: protocol of a randomised trial

Parreira, Patrícia do Carmo Silva; Costa, Lucíola da Cunha Menezes; Takahashi, Ricardo Hisayoshi; Hespanhol, Luiz; Silva, Tatiane Motta; Luz, Maurício Antônio da; Costa, Leonardo Oliveira Pena

doi:10.1016/s1836-9553(13)70147-4

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“…In addition, in the literature it can be found that KT can increase the ROM, reduce swelling, inflammation, and bruising, enhance blood circulation, enhance strength and muscle tone, or be used in muscle spasms and cramping prevention and to speed recovery of overused muscles [ 32 – 34 , 37 – 42 ]. Most of the research is related to the use of KT in relieving pain, specifically reducing pain and disability in patients with chronic, nonspecific back pain [ 29 ]. It seems that KT can also be used to combat pain in patients with MTrPs [ 38 ].…”

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Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping and Cross Taping Application in the Treatment of Latent Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial

Halski

Ptaszkowski

Słupska

et al. 2015

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Kinesio taping (KT) may be a new treatment in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). A new method available for taping practitioners is cross taping (CT). The main objective was to determine how CT, KT, and medical adhesive tape (sham group) affect the subjective assessment of resting bioelectrical activity and pain of the upper trapezius muscle (UT) in patients with MTrPs. 105 volunteers were recruited to participate. The primary outcome was resting bioelectrical activity of UT muscle as assessed by surface electromyography (sEMG) in each group and pain intensity on a visual analog scale (VAS). Assessments were collected before and after intervention and after the 24-hours follow-up. No significant differences were observed in bioelectrical activity of UT between pre-, post-, and follow-up results. In three groups patients had significantly lower pain VAS score after the intervention (CT—p < 0.001, KT—p < 0.001, and sham—p < 0.01). The Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA showed no significant differences in almost all measurements between groups. The application of all three types of tapes does not influence the resting bioelectrical activity of UT muscle and may not lead to a reduction in muscle tone in the case of MTrPs.

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Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping and Cross Taping Application in the Treatment of Latent Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial

Halski

Ptaszkowski

Słupska

et al. 2015

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…The similarity of results between the two forms of application, leads us to question the real effectiveness of varying the tension on the tape in the treatment of painful conditions. Several authors [2,6,19] have carried out studies comparing the effects of the use of KT in pain situations, such as chronic lumbar pain, acute neck whiplash sprains and medial epicondylitis; all compared the application of KT in two ways, one according to the recommendations of the technique, applying a tape tension of 20-50% that can cause the skin convolutions, which would be responsible for the technique's effects [1], and another where the tape was applied without tension. The results found corroborate ours and reveal that individuals treated with KT had a significant clinical improvement, regardless of the way it is applied, but without difference in results between the groups, supporting the idea that the effect of the tape is not related to the formation of skin convolutions.…”

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Kinesio Taping Reduces Cold-Induced Pain In Young Healthy Individuals Independent Of The Applied Tension On The Tape

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Introduction: Kinesio Taping (KT) is a relatively new method, which has been gaining importance over the past 10 years because of the significant exposure in international sporting events, such as the Olympic games. Although it is widely used by health professionals during treatment, there are few studies that provide information to justify the use of this technique and the ways in which it is applied for the treatment or prevention of any musculoskeletal affliction that causes pain.Objective: Evaluate the effect of Kinesio Taping on cold-induced pain in young healthy individuals.Methodology: 85 subjects aged 18 to 38 were selected, divided into a control group (CG: 41) and experimental group (EG: 44). The protocol for induction of pain by cold was done with cold water (0ºC -2ºC), with immersion of the non-dominant hand. The variables analyzed were the pain threshold (PT), total time of immersion (TTI) and the pain intensity according to the visual analogue scale (VAS). Kinesio Taping was then applied in an "I" shape, starting from the distal third of the forearm until the end of the third metacarpal bone; in the CG, KT was applied without putting tension on the tape; in the EG, KT was tensioned at 25% for the application. The volunteers were instructed to keep the KT applied for 24 hours. After this period, the subjects returned to the place of evaluation, where the KT was removed and the pain induction by cold protocol was once again performed.

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“…According to the Kinesio Taping method, the tape application from origin to insertion with 10–15% of tension can facilitate muscle function and provide more support by increasing the sensory stimulation without performing the functional correction (mechanical support) [43]. Furthermore, also according to the method, applying the tape with the stretched muscle generates convolutions on the skin when the patient returns to neutral position, which can increase the sensory input [44]. The sham tape was placed similarly to the elastic tape with the patient in the same position.…”

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Elastic Tape Improved Shoulder Joint Position Sense in Chronic Hemiparetic Subjects: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Crossover Study

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BackgroundElastic tape has been widely used in clinical practice in order to improve upper limb (UL) sensibility. However, there is little evidence that supports this type of intervention in stroke patients.ObjectiveTo verify the effect of elastic tape, applied to the paretic shoulder, on joint position sense (JPS) during abduction and flexion in subjects with chronic hemiparesis compared to sham tape (non-elastic tape). Furthermore, to verify if this potential effect is correlated to shoulder subluxation measurements and sensorimotor impairment.MethodsA crossover and sham-controlled study was conducted with post-stroke patients who were randomly allocated into two groups: 1) those who received Sham Tape (ST) first and after one month they received Elastic Tape (ET); 2) those who received Elastic Tape (ET) first and after one month they received Sham Tape (ST). The JPS was evaluated using a dynamometer. The absolute error for shoulder abduction and flexion at 30° and 60° was calculated. Sensorimotor impairment was determined by Fugl-Meyer, and shoulder subluxation was measured using a caliper.ResultsThirteen hemiparetic subjects (average time since stroke 75.23 months) participated in the study. At baseline (before interventions), the groups were not different for abduction at 30° (p = 0.805; p = 0.951), and 60° (p = 0.509; p = 0.799), or flexion at 30° (p = 0.872; p = 0.897) and 60° (p = 0.853; p = 0.970). For the ET group, differences between pre and post-elastic tape for abduction at 30° (p<0.010) and 60° (p<0.010), and flexion at 30° p<0.010) and 60° (p<0.010) were observed. For the ST group, differences were also observed between pre and post-elastic tape for abduction at 30° (p<0.010) and 60° (p<0.010), and flexion at 30° (p<0.010,) and 60° (p<0.010). Potential effects were only correlated with shoulder subluxation during abduction at 30° (p = 0.001, r = -0.92) and 60° (p = 0.020, r = -0.75).ConclusionElastic tape improved shoulder JPS of subjects with chronic hemiparesis regardless of the level of UL sensorimotor impairment. However, this improvement was influenced by the subluxation degree at abduction.

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Do convolutions in Kinesio Taping matter? Comparison of two Kinesio Taping approaches in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: protocol of a randomised trial

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Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping and Cross Taping Application in the Treatment of Latent Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial

Short-Term Effects of Kinesio Taping and Cross Taping Application in the Treatment of Latent Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial

Kinesio Taping Reduces Cold-Induced Pain In Young Healthy Individuals Independent Of The Applied Tension On The Tape

Elastic Tape Improved Shoulder Joint Position Sense in Chronic Hemiparetic Subjects: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Crossover Study

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