Effect of kinesiotaping with conventional therapy on pain, cervical rom and function in myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius muscle
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective To study the effect of Kinesiotaping (KT) with conventional therapy on Pain, Cervical range of motion (CROM), and function for myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius muscle. Background Neck pain is one of the frequent musculoskeletal related diseases in all age groups. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is one common cause of neck pain. Effective techniques for short term management of this syndrome can help reduce the associated morbidity. Kinesiotaping is used as such an effective measure in addition to the conventional treatment. Methods 40 patients with MPS were randomly divided in two groups – Control group (conventional treatment) and Experimental group (conventional + KT). The conventional group received moist heat, Myofascial release (MFR) and stretching exercises along with home programme of postural correction and Active cervical range of motion exercises. The experimental group received KT with conventional treatment. Treatment was given on the 1st, 4th and 7th day. Pre and post treatment values of CROM (tape measure), Numerical rating scale (NRS) for pain and Neck disability index (NDI) for function were recorded on every treatment session. Results Within the group analysis proved statistically significant improvement for both the groups for CROM, NDI and NRS (p value < 0.0001). Between the group comparison proved insignificant improvement for NDI & NRS and proved significant for cervical extension range of motion (p = 0.0293). Conclusion Effect of Kinesiotaping is equally effective as conventional treatment in relieving pain and improving cervical range of motion and function for Myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle.
Authors and Affiliations
Pranali Sannake (BPTH)
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP416660
- DOI -
- Views 52
- Downloads 0
Effect of Kinesiophobia on functional outcome in patients with total knee replacement- A comparative study
Total knee replacement has been found as an effective measure to reduce pain and improve function in cases of severe osteoarthritis. Kinesiophobia is an important factor that affects the function in total knee replacemen...
Effectiveness of kinesiotaping on pregnancy related low back pain – a randomized controlled trial
Background Kinesio Taping is not used as an isolated physiotherapeutic intervention but as an adjunctive treatment to conventional physiotherapy in order reduce pain and disability in patients with low back pain. Aim To...
A study on the pattern, distribution and fatality of head injuries in accidental deaths of two wheeler riders in a population of Haryana
The term accident has been defined as an “occurrence in a sequence of events which usually produces unintended injury, death or property damage”. Among all accidental deaths, road traffic injuries claim 1.2 million lives...
Reticulate acropigmentation of kKitamura with mental retardation - A rare case report
Reticulate acropigmentation of Kitamura (RAPK) is a rare pigmentary disorder characterized by a network of freckle-like areas of pigmentation. Although RAPK was first considered to be confined to Japan, worldwide case re...
Attitude of college students toward girl child
The present study was aimed to assess the attitude of college students towards girl child in Kerala. A descriptive survey approach was used and the sample consisted of 300 students from three colleges of Kerala. Purposiv...