Effect of Balance Taping Using Kinesiology Tape and Cross Taping on Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Case Report

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.

Short-Term Effect of Ankle Eversion Taping on Bilateral Acute Ankle Inversion Sprains in an Amateur College Football Goalkeeper: A Case Report

“…The AET method consists of four steps [ 24 , 25 ]. First, for the posterior talar glide to increase ankle dorsiflexion, the ankle was slightly dorsiflexed and the tape was applied from the talus to the calcaneus on both sides ( Figure 2 B).…”

“…Finally, to strengthen the posterior talar glide and increase ankle dorsiflexion, while the ankles were held in a slight dorsiflexion state, the tape was applied over that from the first step ( Figure 2 E). To prevent skin irritation, the start and end points of the I-shaped elastic tape (approximately 2 cm) were applied without stretching [ 24 , 26 ], and the applied AET was removed within 24 h and reapplied daily, even if the subject did not experience itching [ 24 , 26 ].…”

A Guideline of Cross Taping for the Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorder

“…The cross tape is applied to an acupuncture or muscle tone point in the treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders or general medical conditions [1,2]. In previous studies, cross taping was shown to reduce pre-menstrual pain [3], increase proprioception and balance in the neck and ankle areas [4], and reduce pain and promote functional improvement in the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome, where cross tape was combined with kinesiology tape and applied to the levator scapulae muscle [5].…”