The Effect of six weeks kinesio taiping on pain and disability men with nonspecific chronic low back pain; a four months follow up

Document Type : Original article

Authors

1 1. MSc of Exercise Pathology and Corrective Movement, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. Mashhad. Iran

2 2. MSc of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Birjand. Birjand. Iran

3 3. Assistant Professor of Sports Biomechanics, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Birjand. Birjand. Iran

4 4. Assistant Professor of Motor Behavior, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Birjand. Birjand. Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Kinesio-Taping is a new therapeutic method for musculoskeletal disorders including low back pain. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of six weeks kinesio taiping on pain and disability in male subjects with non-specific chronic LBP.
Materials and Methods: Twenty four patients diagnosed with non-specific chronic low back pain underwent a six week treatment with Kinesio-Taping by a sports therapist. The amount of pain and functional disability were measured using visual analogue scale (VAS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI) questionnaire respectively before, after and Four months after the intervention. Data were analyzed using independent T and paired T. Statistical significance was set at p≤0.05.
Result: Our finding showed that immediately after six-week kinesio-taping, the amount of pain and functional disability was improved in participants with non-specific chronic low back pain (p<0.01). The results obtained from Four-month follow-up did not indicate any significant reduction in pain and improvement in functional disability in patients compared to the baseline (p>0.05). 
Conclusion: Based on current results, Kinesio-taping could have temporary and short-term effect in rehabilitation of subjects with chronic low back pain.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
September and October 2015
Pages 10-17

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  • Receive Date: 09 October 2014
  • Revise Date: 09 April 2015
  • Accept Date: 03 May 2015
  • First Publish Date: 23 September 2015

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