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Jung KS, Jung JH, Cho HY, In TS. Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation with Taping on Wrist Spasticity, Strength, and Upper Extremity Function in Patients with Stroke: A Randomized Control Trial. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2229. [PMID: 38673502 PMCID: PMC11051346 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Objective: Six months after the onset of stroke, over 60% of patients experience upper limb dysfunction, with spasticity being a major contributor alongside muscle weakness. This study investigated the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with taping on wrist spasticity, strength, and upper extremity function in patients with stroke. Methods: In total, 40 patients with stroke were included and randomly divided into two groups: the TENS + taping (n = 20, age 52.4 ± 9.3 (range: 39 to 70)) and TENS (n = 20, age 53.5 ± 10.8 (range: 39 to 74)) groups. All subjects performed 30 sessions of task-related training, which included 10 min of postural control training and 20 min of task performance. Additionally, all subjects received TENS on the spastic muscle belly for 30 min before task-related training. In the TENS + taping group, taping was additionally applied to the forearm and wrist but not in the TENS group. The Modified Ashworth Scale was used to measure spasticity, and a handheld dynamometer was used to measure muscle strength. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Upper Extremity was used to evaluate the functional ability of the upper extremity. Results: In the TENS + taping group, spasticity and upper extremity function were significantly improved as compared to those in the TENS group (p < 0.05). However, no significant difference in muscle strength was observed between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that the combination of TENS and taping for spasticity and function of the upper extremity was more effective in relieving the spasticity than TENS alone. Therefore, we suggest this combination as an additional treatment for spasticity and function of the upper extremity.
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- Kyoung-sim Jung
- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon 39528, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Semyung University, Jecheon 27136, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon 39528, Republic of Korea;
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Tang Y, Liang P, Pan J, Zhang C, Ren H, Cheng S, Kong PW. Effects of Ankle Orthoses, Taping, and Insoles on Postural Stability of Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2570. [PMID: 37761767 PMCID: PMC10530830 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11182570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a prevalent condition characterized by recurring instances of the ankle giving way and persistent symptoms, including pain and diminished function. Foot and ankle external supports are commonly used in clinical practice and research for treating CAI. This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of foot and ankle external supports on the postural stability of individuals with CAI to guide clinical practice and inform future research. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases from 1 January 2012 to 1 November 2022. Eighteen studies involving individuals with CAI were chosen in this systematic review. The quality of the included studies and risk of bias were assessed using Cochrane Collaboration's tool for randomized controlled trials, the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for case-control studies, and the DELPHl-list for crossover trial studies. The external supports included in this review were ankle orthoses (elastic, semi-rigid, and active orthoses), taping (kinesiotaping and fibular reposition taping), and insoles (textured and supportive insoles). The outcome measures included static and dynamic postural stability tests, such as the single-leg stance test, star excursion balance test, Y-balance test, single-leg landing test, lateral jump test, walking test, and running test. The results showed that elastic orthoses, Kinesiotaping, and textured insoles demonstrated potential benefits in improving postural stability in individuals with CAI. Elastic orthoses decreased ankle joint motion variability, kinesiotaping facilitated cutaneous receptors and proprioceptive feedback, while textured insoles increased tactile stimulation and foot position awareness. However, the effects of semi-rigid orthoses, fibular reposition taping, and arch support insoles were inconsistent across studies. Future research should explore the long-term effects of these external supports, analyze the effects of different characteristics and combinations of supports, and employ standardized outcome measures and testing protocols for assessing postural stability.
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- Yunqi Tang
- College of Art and Design, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.T.); (P.L.); (H.R.); (S.C.)
- Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore;
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- College of Art and Design, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.T.); (P.L.); (H.R.); (S.C.)
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- Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore;
- Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore
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- Sport Biomechanics Laboratory, Shandong Institute of Sports Science, Jinan 250014, China;
- Graduate School, Shandong Physical Education University, Jinan 250014, China
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- College of Art and Design, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.T.); (P.L.); (H.R.); (S.C.)
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- College of Art and Design, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.T.); (P.L.); (H.R.); (S.C.)
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- Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore;
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Ahmad Siraj S, Dhage P, Deshmukh M, Jaiswal PR. Taping Adjunct to Strengthening and Proprioception in a Hill-Sachs Lesion Patient: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e45816. [PMID: 37876403 PMCID: PMC10591535 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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A Hill-Sachs lesion is a bony defect in the head of the humerus due to recurrent dislocation, which results in friction between the humeral head and the glenoid fossa. This recurrent incident of dislocation that occurs in the anterior direction eventually leads to a Bankart lesion (a defect in the glenoid rim). A 21-year-old male, a recreational football player, reported recurrent shoulder dislocation, complaining of pain and difficulty doing certain activities. He had hypermobility of the shoulder joint during joint play assessment. Proprioception is the sense of the position and movement of one's own body. Exercises that improve proprioception can help improve shoulder stability and reduce the risk of shoulder injuries. Proprioception has shown significant positive results in shoulder dislocations. A physiotherapy protocol was designed that included strengthening of shoulder and scapular musculatures, proprioceptive exercises, and plyometric exercises for developing agility. All these exercises were given with taping for the shoulder joint. Taping helps stabilize the shoulder and normalizes muscle function. With the help of physiotherapy, patients can avoid invasive procedures for restoring stability in non-traumatic recurrent shoulder dislocations.
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- Sidra Ahmad Siraj
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Kisa EP, Kaya BK. Does Taping Have an Immediate Effect on Shooting the Target? Percept Mot Skills 2023; 130:1609-1623. [PMID: 37130195 DOI: 10.1177/00315125231174080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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In overhead shooting athletes may have increased activity of the upper trapezius and inhibition of other shoulder muscles active during upper extremity elevation. In this study, we aimed to increase target retention and shoulder proprioception sense accuracy by taping in a way that would activate the lower trapezius muscle in elite adolescent archers. Our participants were 43 elite young athletes, aged 11-14 years, from the Archers Foundation Sports Club. We gathered athletes' sociodemographic information (age, height, weight, gender, the time they were engaged in archery, and other sports they were involved in), and we assessed their posture via the New York Posture Scale (NYPS) before taping. We evaluated them for the presence of scapular asymmetry using the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST) and assessed their proprioception with the active displacement test and their target-reaching performances with the Archery Shooting Score (ASS). Since testing and scoring with the ASS is different for 11-12 and 13-14 age groups, we divided this sample into two different age groups for all analyses. There were significant changes in ASS and proprioception in both age groups, with medium to large effect sizes. There were between intragroup pre- and post-taping changes in classification according to the presence of scapular asymmetry, and there were significant changes in the archery shooting score and proprioception in both groups, with medium to large effect sizes (p < 0.05). Thus, taping applied to the lower part of the trapezius had a large to medium effect on proprioception and shooting accuracy improvement in these young archers.
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- Eylul Pinar Kisa
- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Romero-Morales C, Pedraza-García I, López-López D, Berlanga L, Cruz BDL, Calvo-Lobo C, García-Sanz F. Is ankle taping effective to limit the ankle dorsiflexion in a single-training session? An observational study in semi-professional basketball players. SAO PAULO MED J 2023; 142:e2022578. [PMID: 37531479 PMCID: PMC10393384 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2022.0578.r1.06032023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ankle taping (AT) is effective in preventing ankle sprain injuries in most common sports and is employed in rehabilitation and prevention sports. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of AT to restricting excessive frontal plane ankle movements in semi-professional basketball players throughout the training session. DESIGN AND SETTING A cross-sectional study was performed at the Universidad Europea de Madrid. METHODS Forty male and female semi-professional basketball players were divided into two groups. The ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) and interlimb asymmetries in a weight-bearing lunge position were evaluated at four time points: 1) with no tape, 2) before practice, at 30 min of practice, and 3) immediately after practice. RESULTS In male basketball players, no differences were observed in the right and left ankles between the baseline and 30 min and between baseline and 90 min of assessment. In female athletes, significant differences were reported between baseline and pre-training assessments for the right ankle and also significant differences between baseline and 90 min in both ankles. CONCLUSIONS Ankle taping effectively decreased the ankle dorsiflexion ROM in male and female basketball players immediately after application. However, ROM restriction was very low after 30 and 90 min, as assessed in a single basketball practice. Therefore, the classic taping method should be revised to develop new prophylactic approaches, such as the implementation of semi-rigid bracing techniques or the addition of active stripes during training or game pauses.
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- Carlos Romero-Morales
- PhD. Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- MSc. Lecturer, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- MSc, MPH, BSC, PhD, and DPM. Senior Lecturer, Research, Health and Podiatry Group. Department of Health Sciences. Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry. Industrial Campus of Ferrol. Universidade da Coruña, Spain
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- PhD. Physical Activity and Sports, Centro de Estudios Universitarios Cardenal Spínola CEU, Sevilla, Spain. Exercise Physiology Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid, Spain
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- MSc, PhD. Senior lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- PT, MSc, PhD. Lecturer, School of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Rowe PL, Bryant AL, Egerton T, Paterson KL. External Ankle Support and Ankle Biomechanics in Chronic Ankle Instability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Athl Train 2023; 58:635-647. [PMID: 36521172 PMCID: PMC10569247 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0208.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the literature to determine whether external ankle supports influence ankle biomechanics in participants with chronic ankle instability (CAI) during sport-related tasks. DATA SOURCES A literature search of MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, and CINAHL databases was conducted in November 2021. STUDY SELECTION Included studies were randomized crossover or parallel-group controlled trials in which researchers assessed ankle biomechanics during landing, running, or change of direction in participants with CAI using external ankle supports compared with no support. DATA EXTRACTION Two authors independently identified studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias (Cochrane risk-of-bias tool version 2) and quality of evidence (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation). Random-effects meta-analysis was used to compare between-groups mean differences with 95% CIs. Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation recommendations were used to determine the certainty of findings. DATA SYNTHESIS A total of 13 studies of low to moderate risk of bias were included. During landing, very low-grade evidence indicated external ankle supports reduce frontal-plane excursion (mean difference [95% CI] = -1.83° [-2.97°, -0.69°], P = .002), plantar-flexion angle at initial contact (-3.86° [-6.18°, -1.54°], P = .001), and sagittal-plane excursion (-3.45° [-5.00°, -1.90°], P < .001) but not inversion angle at initial contact (-1.00° [-3.59°, 1.59°], P = .45). During running, very low- to low-grade evidence indicated external ankle supports reduce sagittal-plane excursion (-5.21° [-8.59°, -1.83°], P = .003) but not inversion angle at initial contact (0.32° [-2.11°, 1.47°], P = .73), frontal-plane excursion (-1.31° [-3.24°, 0.63°], P = .19), or plantar-flexion angle at initial contact (-0.12° [-3.54°, 3.29°], P = .94). Studies investigating changes of direction were insufficient. CONCLUSIONS Very low-grade evidence indicated external ankle supports reduce frontal-plane excursion but not inversion angle at initial contact in participants with CAI during landing. Limiting frontal-plane excursion may reduce ankle-sprain risk. Frontal-plane ankle kinematics were not influenced by external ankle supports during running. Sagittal-plane reductions were observed with external ankle supports during landing and running with low to very low certainty, but their influence on ankle-sprain risk is undetermined.
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- Patrick L. Rowe
- Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Güp AA, Bayar B. Immediate effects of trunk Kinesio Taping® on functional parameters in the acute stage of patients with mild stroke: A randomized controlled trial. Physiother Theory Pract 2023:1-12. [PMID: 37083470 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2204353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Improving early trunk control, balance, and sitting activity following acute stroke is critical for functional prognosis. PURPOSE To compare the immediate efficacy of Kinesio Taping® (KT) application on anterior and posterior trunk muscles in terms of improving trunk control, balance, and sit-to-stand performance in the acute stage of stroke. METHODS Sixty-nine patients with acute mild stroke were allocated to the anterior KT group (AKT) (age = 65.95 ± 9.67; 12 females, 11 males; Modified Rankin Score = 3), posterior KT group (PKT) (age = 65.39 ± 10.39; 10 females, 13 males; Modified Rankin Score = 3), and control group (CG) (age = 65.34 ± 8.91; 11 females, 12 males; Modified Rankin Score = 2). Trunk control, balance, and sit-to-stand performance were assessed at the baseline and after 45 minutes and 48 hours post-KT. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA. RESULTS All outcome measures scores improved in all groups significantly after 48 hours (p < .001). A significant improvement after 45 minutes was only seen in trunk control compared to the CG (p < .001; d = 1.32 for AKT and p = .038; d = 0.75 for PKT). Trunk control, balance, and sit-to-stand performance improved in both AKT and PKT compared to the CG at 48 hours post-taping. Trunk control (p < .001; d = 0.26) and balance (p < .001; d = 0.72) results were in favor of the AKT, while sit-to-stand performance results did not make a difference between KT groups (p = .335; d = 0.47). CONCLUSION KT application on anterior or posterior trunk muscles was effective for improving trunk control, balance, and sit-to-stand performance in acute stage of stroke in the short term. KT application on anterior trunk muscles had the advantage of improving trunk control and balance.
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- Asalet Aybüke Güp
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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Seijas-Otero D, Alonso-Calvete A, Cuña-Carrera ID, Justo-Cousiño LA. Effects of taping in patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2023; 36:261-269. [PMID: 35964172 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-220099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PPS) is defined as a condition in the patellofemoral joint that can present with pain, functional deficit, crepitus, and instability. Its etiology appears to lie in excessive loading of the patellofemoral joint due to mispositioning of the patella. The application of taping has recently increased, to manage PPS. However, the level of scientific evidence in this sense is unknown. OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of different types of taping in subjects with PPS. METHODS A bibliographic search was carried out in January and February 2021 in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, SPORTDiscus, PEDro and CINAHL. RESULTS A total of 13 studies were included for qualitative analysis. The mean score on the PEDro scale was 5.30 points. Most of the articles reflect a decrease in pain after the taping intervention, while variables such as functionality, muscle activity and biomechanical modification do not show positive effects. CONCLUSION Taping appears to have positive effects on pain in subjects with PPS. However, the evidence is contradictory with the rest of the variables studied.
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- Facultade de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.,REMOSS Research Group. Facultade de Ciencias da Educación e do Deporte, Universidade de Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Kim T, Park JM, Kim YH, Park JC, Choi H. The short-term effectiveness of scapular focused taping on scapular movement in tennis players with shoulder pain: A within-subject comparison. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30896. [PMID: 36181059 PMCID: PMC9524956 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the short-term effectiveness of scapular focused taping (SFT) on scapular position and kinematics during the tennis serve among professional players with and without shoulder pain. The cohort included 7 players who had no history of non-shoulder pain (NSP) and 6 players with shoulder pain (SP). All participants performed tennis flat serves while the Qualisys motion capture system recorded three-dimensional scapular kinematic data according to the International Society of Biomechanics recommendations. SFT was applied to the participants' torso aligned with the lower trapezius, and the same movements were repeated. In the SP group, the scapula was tilted more posteriorly after the application of SFT as compared to before at ball release and maximally externally rotated humerothoracic joint during tennis serve (t = -5.081, P = .004 and t = -2.623, P = .047, respectively). In the NSP group, the scapula was tilted more posteriorly with SFT as compared to without at first 75% timing of the cocking phase and maximally externally rotated humerothoracic joint (t = -3.733, P = .010 and t = -2.510, P = .046, respectively). And the SP group exhibited a more rotated scapula externally after the application of SFT as compared to before at Ball impact (t = 5.283, P = .003). SFT had a positive immediate effect on the scapular posterior tilting and external rotation during certain phases of the tennis serve among tennis athletes with and without shoulder pain. These findings may help clinicians and sports practitioners to prevent and rehabilitate shoulder injuries for overhead athletes. Level of evidence: Level III; Case-Control Design; Comparative Study.
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- Taegyu Kim
- Department of Marine Sports, Pukyong National University, Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Youth Guidance and Sport Education, Korea National Sport University, Yanjaedae-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Sports, Pukyong National University, Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Sports, Pukyong National University, Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
- Marine Designeering Education Research Group, Pukyong National University, Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport Science, Korea Institute of Sport Science, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- *Correspondence: Hokyung Choi, Department of Sport Science, Korea Institute of Sport Science, 727, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01794, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Qi J, Yue H, Liu E, Chen G, Liu Y, Chen J. Effects of Kinesio tape on pain and edema following surgical extraction of the third molar: A meta-analysis and systematic review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2022; 35:1097-1107. [PMID: 35570478 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-210209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Kinesio tape (KT) has been in extensive use for the rehabilitation of injuries related to sports, however, only a handful of studies have focused on the efficacy of KT following extraction of a third molar tooth. OBJECTIVE The study aims to assess whether pain and edema following surgical extraction of the third molar can be reduced by KT. METHOD This research was carried out following the principles of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP, and WanFang Data databases were searched for trials published from their inception to eighth October 2021. They included published randomized controlled trials in Chinese or English languages. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. Mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used for the analysis of continuous data. The heterogeneity was measured using the I2 statistics. Then, Revman 5.4 software was employed for performing the meta-analysis. RESULTS Eight studies comprising 453 participants in total were included. In comparison to the no kinesio tape group, KT did not furnish improved results on mouth opening ([MD = 0.36, 95% CI (-0.67, 1.40), p= 0.49]), and swelling ([MD =-1.24, 95% CI (-3.43, 0.95), p= 0.79]). However, KT manifested a reduction in operation time ([MD =-1.00, 95% CI (-1.93, -0.07), P= 0.04]), edema ([MD =-0.53, 95% CI (-0.88, -0.19), P= 0.003]), and pain intensity ([MD =-1.29, 95% CI (-1.86, -0.73), P< 0.00001]), favouring the kinesio tape group. Overall, the size of the effect was found in the small to moderate range. CONCLUSION Despite the fact that KT can reduce pain and has been shown to have positive effects in several studies, there is no convincing evidence that it can reduce the swelling after surgical extraction of the third molar.
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- Jing Qi
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Department of Stomatology, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Clinical Skills Training Center, The First Clinical Medical College, The First Affiliated Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Nair S, Kaur M, Sah R, Titiyal JS. Impact of Taping The Upper Mask Edge On Ocular Surface Stability and Dry Eye Symptoms. Am J Ophthalmol 2022; 238:128-133. [PMID: 35038414 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the impact of taping the upper mask edge on ocular surface stability, dry eye symptomology, and tear osmolarity in N95 mask users. DESIGN Prospective interventional before-and-after study. METHODS Fifty eyes of 50 health care workers regularly using N95 masks were included. Preintervention, ocular surface parameters, subjective dry eye score, and visual acuity were assessed at the end of an 8-hour shift when the subjects used an N95 face mask without taping the upper edge. Next day, the upper edge of the N95 mask was taped to the nasal bridge in all subjects at the beginning of the 8-hour shift, and postintervention assessment was performed after the shift. The primary outcome measure was change in noninvasive tear break-up time (NIBUT). Secondary outcome measures were change in the symptom score, tear lipid layer thickness (LLT), tear break-up time (TBUT), Schirmer I test, tear meniscus height (TMH), osmolarity, and visual acuity. RESULTS Mean age of the cohort was 26.7 ± 3.67 years. Post-taping, significantly better ocular surface stability was observed in terms of NIBUT (P < .001), TBUT (P < .001), LLT (P < .001), TMH (P = .01), corneal staining score (P = .001), and tear osmolarity (P = .04). There was no significant change in visual acuity, Schirmer I, and Ocular Surface Disease Index score (P > .05). Symptom improvement was reported by 68% patients (SANDE version 2), which correlated well with change in NIBUT (r = 0.38; P = .005), TMH (r = 0.37; P = .007), LLT (r = 0.35; P = .01), and TBUT (r = 0.28; P = .04). CONCLUSION Taping of the upper mask edge resulted in significantly better ocular surface stability, which correlated well with decrease in dry eye symptoms.
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- Sridevi Nair
- From the Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (S.N, M.K, R.S, J.S.T)
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- From the Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (S.N, M.K, R.S, J.S.T)
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- From the Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (S.N, M.K, R.S, J.S.T)
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- From the Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (S.N, M.K, R.S, J.S.T).
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Gunaydin OE, Ertekin E, Gunaydin G. Four weeks of exercise regimen for sedentary workers with rounded shoulder posture: a randomized controlled study. SAO PAULO MED J 2022; 141:e2022257. [PMID: 36102464 PMCID: PMC10065112 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2022.0257.r1.06072022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rounded shoulder (RS) posture causes neck and shoulder pathologies. Mechanical correction taping (MCT) is often incorporated into postural corrective therapies; however, its effects on muscle stiffness are unclear. OBJECTIVE We investigated the effect of MCT with different tape fabrics, along with exercise, on upper trapezius and pectoralis minor muscle stiffness and the posture of sedentary workers. DESIGN AND SETTING A randomized controlled study was performed at Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey. METHODS The study included 39 workers with RS posture. Two intervention groups (performance tape: PT and classic tape: CT) were taped twice a week and administered a home exercise program for 4 weeks. The control (C) group performed only home exercises. RS was measured using an acromion-testing table (AT), stiffness using shear wave elastography ultrasound, and shoulder angle (SA) using a smartphone application at baseline and 4 weeks. Time and group interactions were determined using 3 × 2 mixed analysis of variance. RESULTS Intragroup analyses revealed a significant main effect of time on AT distance (η2 = 0.445) and SA (η2 = 0.325) in the PT and C groups (P < 0.05) and left upper trapezius stiffness (η2 = 0.287) in the CT and C groups (P < 0.05). In the post hoc analyses, no difference was noted between the groups from baseline to 4 weeks (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Scapular MCT added to postural exercises did not show any difference between the intervention groups and controls in terms of muscle stiffness and posture in sedentary workers.
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- Ozge Ece Gunaydin
- PhD, PT. Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and
Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın,
Turkey
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- MD. Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Faculty of
Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey
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- PhD, PT. Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and
Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın,
Turkey
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Carroll LA, Paulseth S, Martin RL. Forefoot Injuries in Athletes: Integration of the Movement System. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2022; 17:81-89. [PMID: 35024208 PMCID: PMC8720253 DOI: 10.26603/001c.30021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Despite the prevalence of forefoot related problems in athletes, there are few comprehensive summaries on examination and intervention strategies for those with forefoot related symptoms. While many factors may contribute to pathology and injury, the presence of abnormal foot alignment can negatively affect lower extremity biomechanics and be associated with injuries. Physical therapists may use the characteristics associated abnormal pronation or abnormal supination to describe the movement system disorder and serve as a guide for evaluating and managing athletes with forefoot pathologies. Athletes with an abnormal pronation movement system diagnosis typically demonstrate foot hypermobility, have decreased strength of the tibialis posterior muscle, and present with a medially rotated lower extremity position. Athletes with abnormal supination movement system diagnosis typically demonstrate foot hypomobility, decreased strength of the fibularis muscles, and a laterally rotated lower extremity position. Interventions of manual therapy, taping, strengthening exercises, and neuromuscular reeducation can be directed at the identified impairments and abnormal movements. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to integrate a movement system approach in pathoanatomical, evaluation, and intervention considerations for athletes with common forefoot pathologies, including stress fractures, metatarsalgia, neuroma, turf toe, and sesamoiditis. By applying a prioritized, objective problem list and movement system diagnosis, emphasis is shifted from a pathoanatomical diagnosis-based treatment plan to a more impairment and movement focused treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5.
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Ishii N, Ando J, Kiuchi T, Uno T, Kishi K. Comparison of Two Types of Tapes for Taping After Breast Reconstruction Using Silicone Materials. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2021; 14:305-310. [PMID: 34908772 PMCID: PMC8611700 DOI: 10.4103/jcas.jcas_113_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Several kinds of tapes are used for postoperative wounds, which occasionally cause contact dermatitis and result in noticeable pigmentation. A comparison of the postoperative course between different tapes has not been reported. This study aimed at investigating the differences between two postoperative tapes used after breast reconstruction with silicone materials for simple mastectomy. Materials and Methods: Eighty-eight nonconsecutive patients undergoing tissue expander operation and 75 nonconsecutive patients undergoing tissue expander and silicone breast implant operations were included in this prospective study. Two postoperative tapes were used: a nonwoven surgical tape (Yu-ki ban®) or a hypoallergenic polyester-woven fabric tape (Atofine TM), which have different base materials, a removed keratinocyte area, and moisture permeability. We determined the differences in the incidence of skin complications, scar width, and aesthetic results with respect to scarring between the patients using Yu-ki ban and those using Atofine. Results: Statistically similar results were achieved for the patients who underwent reconstruction using either the tissue expander or silicone breast implant. Scar width was similar between the groups; however, the incidence of skin complications was significantly lower in patients using Atofine than in those using Yu-ki ban. Aesthetic results with respect to scarring were better in patients using Atofine than in those using Yu-ki ban, with a significant difference in the incidence of pigmentation between the groups. Conclusion: The tape with higher moisture permeability and a lower removed keratinocyte area should be used to reduce the incidence of contact dermatitis and achieve better aesthetic results with respect to scarring.
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- Naohiro Ishii
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Nasushiobara City, Japan
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tochigi Cancer Center, Utsunomiya City, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Nasushiobara City, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Nasushiobara City, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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Basbug P, Kilic RT, Atay AO, Bayrakcı Tunay V. The effects of progressive neuromuscular exercise program and taping on muscle strength and pain in patellofemoral pain. A randomized controlled blind study. Somatosens Mot Res 2021; 39:39-45. [PMID: 34713770 DOI: 10.1080/08990220.2021.1987877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effects of corrective kinesio taping applied on patellofemoral and foot joint in addition to a progressive neuromuscular exercise program in women with Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) on knee pain and muscle strength. METHODS Thirty females (20-45 years), diagnosed with unilateral PFP were randomly divided into two groups: the exercise (n = 15) and the exercise and taping (n = 15). Both groups performed three-stage progressive neuromuscular exercises for 12 weeks as home exercises. Plantar and knee corrective taping was additionally applied to the exercise and taping group. The knee pain was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) during stair ascending and descending. Isokinetic dynamometer was used to evaluate the isokinetic muscle strength of the hamstring and quadriceps femoris muscles. All assessments were conducted before the treatment, at the end of the 6th-week treatment, and at the end of the 12th week of the treatment. RESULTS After intervention, pain, and muscles peak torque were improved in all groups (p ˂ 0.05). The decrease in pain and the increase in quadriceps and hamstring muscle peak tork were found to be significant for both groups (p < 0.05). In the taping group, the decrease in pain during stair descending and the increase in hamstring muscle tork were higher than that of the exercise group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION In order to reduce pain in a short time and control it in the long term, it will be beneficial to tape the knee and foot in addition to neuromuscular exercises.
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- Pinar Basbug
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mugla, Turkey
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- Physical Theraphy and Rehabilitation, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Turgut E, Can EN, Demir C, Maenhout A. Evidence for taping in overhead athlete shoulders: a systematic review. Res Sports Med 2021:1-30. [PMID: 34661496 DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2021.1988950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Taping is a popular approach and is often used as part of a multifactorial injury prevention programme for athletes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current literature regarding the effects of shoulder taping in overhead athletes. Literature search was performed related to rotational range of motion (RoM), posterior shoulder tightness (PST), kinematics, muscular activity, acromiohumeral distance (AHD), proprioception, strength, and performance. Twenty studies were eligible. The majority of the applied taping methods were scapular and humeral head repositioning taping. Across all studies, there was limited to moderate evidence in favour of taping in overhead athletes with regard to rotational RoM, AHD, proprioception, and altering scapular kinematics, while taping did not enhance PST, muscular activity, shoulder strength, and performance. Therefore, the current evidence showed taping can alter some of the investigated factors that may have a therapeutic or preventive role. However, in the management of the athlete shoulder, taping-only approaches should not be focused on, and taping can be integrated in a more comprehensive approach for the overhead athletes.
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- Elif Turgut
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey
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Barulin AE, Kurushina OV, Kalinchenko BM. [Possi bilities of kinesio taping in neurological patients]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2021; 121:130-134. [PMID: 34460169 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro2021121071130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The review provides scientific data on modern aspects of using the kinesiotaping method in neurological patients. Possible clinical taping methods for myofascial pain and post-traumatic disorders of the musculoskeletal system are considered. The important role in the correction of biomechanical disorders and the rehabilitation potential of the taping method in the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal pathology has been demonstrated. Experimental and clinical studies of Russian and foreign scientists are presented, indicating the promise of therapeutic and preventive possibilities of kinesiotaping. Conclusions are made about the advisability of using kinesiotaping in an interdisciplinary approach in the treatment of patients with neurological disorders.
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- A E Barulin
- Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russia
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- Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russia
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Jung KS, Jung JH, In TS, Cho HY. Influences of Kinesio Taping with Therapeutic Exercise in Patients with Low Back Pain. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9080927. [PMID: 34442064 PMCID: PMC8394962 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9080927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of core stability exercise combined with Kinesio taping on pain, endurance, and balance in patients with lower back pain (LBP). 46 patients with LBP were recruited and randomly allocated into the core stability exercise with taping (CSET) group and the core stability exercise (CSE) group. All participants performed core stability exercises for 40 min/day, 5 times/week for 8 weeks, and additional Kinesio taping was applied to the lower backs in the CSET group. The primary outcome measure was the pain intensity using the visual analog scale, and secondary outcome measures were trunk endurance and balance using the Biering-Sorensen test and force plate, respectively. After the intervention, the CSET group showed significant improvements in pain and postural balance compared to the CSE group (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in trunk endurance between two groups (p > 0.05). This study found that core stability exercise was effective in reducing pain and enhancing balance in patients with LBP, and demonstrated that the application of additional Kinesio taping further increased these effects. Therefore, we recommend that core exercise combined with Kinesio taping may be used to improve the pain and postural balance of patients with LBP in clinics.
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- Kyoung-sim Jung
- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon 39528, Korea;
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Semyung University, Jecheon 27136, Korea;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon 39528, Korea;
- Correspondence: (T.-s.I.); (H.-y.C.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
- Correspondence: (T.-s.I.); (H.-y.C.)
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In TS, Jung JH, Jung KS, Cho HY. Effect of Sit-to-Stand Training Combined with Taping on Spasticity, Strength, Gait Speed and Quality of Life in Patients with Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11060511. [PMID: 34073094 PMCID: PMC8226448 DOI: 10.3390/life11060511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Spasticity is one of the factors that make it more difficult to control posture in stroke patients. Taping has been used to manage muscle stiffness in various musculoskeletal disorders. Recently, it has been used to decrease spasticity in stroke patients, but the effect of taping combined with therapeutic exercise is still unclear. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether the sit-to-stand (STS) training combined with taping improves the ankle spasticity, muscle strength, gait speed, and quality of life in stroke patients. Material and Methods: The study recruited 40 stroke patients, who were randomly divided into two groups: the taping and STS training (TSTS) group (n = 20) and the STS group (n = 20). The subjects in the TSTS group underwent STS training with Kinesio taping on the tibialis anterior, calf and ankle joint, whereas the subjects in the STS group underwent only STS training. All participants underwent 30 sessions of STS training (30 minutes, 5 days per week for 6 weeks). The present study evaluated the spasticity of ankle plantar flexors by the mean of the composite spasticity score; the muscle strength and gait speed were evaluated using the handheld dynamometer and the 10-meter walk test, respectively, and the quality of life was assessed using the stroke-specific quality of life scale. Result: The TSTS group and the STS group showed significant improvements in spasticity, muscle strength, walking speed, and quality of life after the intervention (p < 0.05). The level of improvement in the TSTS group was significantly higher in spasticity, muscle strength, and walking speed compared to the STS group (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The present study demonstrated that STS training is effective for decreasing spasticity in stroke patients and suggested that additional taping intervention further improved this effect. In addition, improvement of muscle strength and gait function was observed with a significant decrease of ankle spasticity.
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- Tae-sung In
- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon 39528, Korea;
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Semyung University, Jecheon 27136, Korea;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon 39528, Korea;
- Correspondence: (K.-s.J.); (H.-y.C.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
- Correspondence: (K.-s.J.); (H.-y.C.)
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In TS, Jung JH, Kim M, Jung KS, Cho HY. Effect of Posterior Pelvic Tilt Taping on Pelvic Inclination, Muscle Strength, and Gait Ability in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2381. [PMID: 34071351 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Pelvic alignment asymmetry in stroke patients negatively affects postural control ability. This study aimed to investigate the effect of posterior pelvic tilt taping on pelvic inclination, muscle strength, and gait ability in stroke patients. METHODS Forty stroke patients were recruited and randomly divided into the following two groups: the posterior pelvic tilt taping (PPTT) group (n = 20) and the control group (n = 20). All participants underwent sitting-to-standing, indoor walking, and stair walking training (30 min per day, 5 days per week, for 6 weeks). The PPTT group applied posterior pelvic tilt taping during the training period, while the control group did not receive a tape intervention. Pelvic inclination was measured using a palpation meter (PALM). A hand-held dynamometer and the 10-meter walk test were used to measure muscle strength and gait ability. RESULTS Significantly greater improvements in the pelvic anterior tilt were observed in the PPTT group than in the control group (p < 0.05). Muscle strength in the PPTT group was significantly increased compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Significantly greater improvements in gait speed were observed in the PPTT group than the control group. CONCLUSIONS According to our results, posterior pelvic tilt taping may be used to improve the anterior pelvic inclination, muscle strength, and gait ability in stroke patients.
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Hazar Kanik Z, Citaker S, Yilmaz Demirtas C, Celik Bukan N, Celik B, Gunaydin G. Effects of Kinesio Taping on the Relief of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 28:781-6. [PMID: 30040009 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Kinesio taping (KT) on delayed onset muscle soreness. DESIGN Randomized controlled study. SETTING Clinical laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Fifty-four nonathletic volunteers were assigned randomly to KT (n = 27) and placebo KT (n = 27) groups. INTERVENTIONS The intense exercise protocol consisted of 100 consecutive drop jumps from a 0.60-m-high platform. Kinesio tape was applied with the fan technique on the quadriceps muscles in the KT group. The placebo KT group received the Kinesio tape with no technique and tension. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Muscle soreness, maximal isometric quadriceps muscle strength, vertical jump height, and blood analyses (creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, myoglobin, and C-reactive protein) were measured preexercise, immediately postexercise, 48 hours postexercise, and 72 hours postexercise. RESULTS There was a significant effect of time in all outcome measures (P < .05) except serum C-reactive protein level (P > .05). The intensity of muscle soreness was significantly lower in the KT group relative to the placebo KT group at 72 hours postexercise (P = .01). The serum creatine kinase level was significantly higher in the KT group compared with the placebo KT group at 72 hours postexercise (P = .01). There were no statistically significant differences between groups for the other outcome measures (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that KT intervention following the intense exercise protocol reduced muscle soreness. However, it had no effect on maximal quadriceps isometric strength and vertical jump height or serum lactate dehydrogenase, myoglobin, and C-reactive protein levels. Furthermore, KT application after intense exercise also increased serum creatine kinase levels.
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Smith N, Hotze R, Tate AR. A Novel Rehabilitation Program Using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Taping for Shoulder Pain in Swimmers: A Protocol and Case Example. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2021; 16:579-590. [PMID: 33842053 PMCID: PMC8016416 DOI: 10.26603/001c.21234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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In-pool return to swim protocols have been described for swimmers returning from being deactivated from swimming due to a shoulder injury who have full shoulder strength. Many swimmers actively participate in swim practice and competition with shoulder pain and experience deficits in performance. There are multiple reported risk factors associated with shoulder pain among swimmers, including training errors and physical impairments. These include pool and dry-land training errors, weakness in the scapular stabilizers and rotator cuff, and muscle tightness. A need exists for dry-land rehabilitation programs for impairments common to swimmers that can be performed in a traditional outpatient physical therapy setting. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to present a protocol using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), taping, strengthening, and stretching to address impairments that are common among swimmers while allowing continued active participation in practice and competition. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 5.
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Jung KS, Jung JH, Shin HS, Park JY, In TS, Cho HY. The Effects of Taping Combined with Wrist Stabilization Exercise on Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life in Postpartum Women with Wrist Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18073564. [PMID: 33808137 PMCID: PMC8037921 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of wrist stabilization exercise combined with taping on wrist pain, disability, and quality of life in postpartum women with wrist pain. Forty-five patients with wrist pain were recruited and randomly divided into three groups: wrist stabilization exercise + taping therapy (WSE + TT) group (n = 15), wrist stabilization exercise (WSE) group (n = 15), and control group (n = 15). The WSE + TT and WSE groups performed wrist stabilization exercises for 40 min (once a day, five times a week for eight weeks), and the control group performed passive range of motion (P-ROM) exercise for the same amount of time. Additionally, the WSE + TT group attached taping to the wrist and forearm during the training period. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess pain level of the wrist. The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) were used to evaluate the degree of wrist disability and quality of life, respectively. The WSE + TT group showed a significant decrease in wrist pain and functional disability compared to two groups (p < 0.05). Significant improvement in the SF-36 score was observed in the WSE + TT and WSE groups compared to that in the control group (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the WSE + TT and WSE groups in the SF-36. Our findings indicate that wrist stabilization exercise combined with taping is beneficial and effective in managing wrist pain and disability in postpartum women with wrist pain.
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- Kyoung-Sim Jung
- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon 39528, Korea;
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Semyung University, Jecheon 27136, Korea;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungwoon University, Gumi 39160, Korea; (H.-S.S.); (J.-Y.P.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungwoon University, Gumi 39160, Korea; (H.-S.S.); (J.-Y.P.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Gimcheon University, Gimcheon 39528, Korea;
- Correspondence: (T.-S.I.); (H.-Y.C.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
- Correspondence: (T.-S.I.); (H.-Y.C.)
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Madruga-Armada Ó, Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R, Losa-Iglesias ME, Calvo-Lobo C, Rodriguez-Sanz D, Martínez-Jiménez EM, Mazoteras-Pardo V, San-Antolín M. Reliability and Repeatability of Pressure Center Analysis with Low-Dye Taping Using Force Platform Podiatry Sensors in Feet with Excessive Pronation. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18063265. [PMID: 33809948 PMCID: PMC8004154 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The analysis of the center of pressure (COP) is a method used to assess the foot function, but its reliability and repeatability have not been evaluated. COP can be altered by diverse conditions, like an excessive foot pronation. Low-Dye taping is commonly used for the treatment of symptoms related to an excessive pronation. To date, no study has evaluated the effects of the Low-Dye taping on COP and the duration of its effects. Thus, the main purpose of this manuscript was to assess the reliability and repeatability of the percentage of center of pressure locus area (%CLA) in feet with an excessive pronation, and secondarily, to assess that the Low-Dye taping modifies the %CLA during the immediate 48 h. METHODS An observational study of the reliability and repeatability of the %CLA variable with the Low-Dye taping in feet with excessive pronation was carried out. We used the EPS-Platform to evaluate the results of the variable in 6 conditions in a first session to evaluate the reliability of the results. We compared the results of the first session with the results in a second session to evaluate the repeatability of the results. We also carried out an ANOVA test to evaluate the changes that the taping produced in the variable between without taping with the rest of the 6 conditions. RESULTS For the %CLA, we observed a reliability greater than 0.80, measured by the interclass ratio index, both in the first session before taping, and in the second session before taping, thus being a repeatability variable. In the following times, with taping, at 10 min with tape, at 20 min with tape, at 24 h with tape and at 48 h with tape; an interclass ratio coefficient (ICC) higher than 0.80 was again obtained, thus being a reliable variable in all measurements made. The Low-Dye taping did not change %CLA from the time the tape was put in until 48 h (p-value = 1.000). CONCLUSIONS The %CLA variable, in feet with excessive pronation, proved to be a reliable variable in all the measurements obtained before putting on the tape and during the following 48 h with the tape, and a repeatable variable. The Low-Dye taping did not change the %CLA from the time the tape was put in until 48 h.
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- Óscar Madruga-Armada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (Ó.M.-A.); (M.E.L.-I.)
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- Faculty of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.B.-d.-B.-V.); (C.C.-L.); (E.M.M.-J.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (Ó.M.-A.); (M.E.L.-I.)
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- Faculty of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.B.-d.-B.-V.); (C.C.-L.); (E.M.M.-J.)
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- Faculty of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.B.-d.-B.-V.); (C.C.-L.); (E.M.M.-J.)
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- Faculty of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (R.B.-d.-B.-V.); (C.C.-L.); (E.M.M.-J.)
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- Grupo de Investigación ENDOCU, Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Fisioterapia y Enfermería, Universidad de Casilla la Mancha, 45004 Toledo, Spain;
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain;
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ÖZMEN T, KOPARAL SS, KARATAŞ Ö, ESER F, ÖZKURT B, GAFUROĞLU Ü. Comparison of the clinical and sonographic effects of ultrasound therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and Kinesio taping in lateral epicondylitis. Turk J Med Sci 2021; 51:76-83. [PMID: 32682361 PMCID: PMC7991874 DOI: 10.3906/sag-2001-79] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Background/aim The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and sonographic effects of the ultrasound (US) therapy, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), and Kinesio taping (KT) in the lateral epicondylitis (LE). Materials and methods A total of 40 patients with LE were included in the present study. The patients were randomly assigned to 3 treatment groups: US (n = 13), ESWT (n = 14), and KT (n = 13) groups. Results The visual analog scale (VAS) scores significantly decreased in all groups (P < 0.05). Grip strength significantly increased after 8 weeks in only the KT group (P < 0.05). The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Scale (PRTEE) scores significantly decreased after 2 weeks and after 8 weeks in the US group and ESWT groups, and after 8 weeks in the KT group (P < 0.05). Common extensor tendon (CET) thicknesses significantly decreased after 8 weeks in only the ESWT group (P < 0.05). Conclusion The US therapy, KT, and ESWT are effective in reducing pain and improving functionality. However, none of these treatment methods were found to be superior to others in reducing the pain and improving functionality.
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- Tarık ÖZMEN
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Karabük University, KarabükTurkey
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- Department of Radiology, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, AntalyaTurkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, AnkaraTurkey
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Deltour C, Dingenen B, Staes F, Deschamps K, Matricali GA. Preliminary Evidence That Taping Does Not Optimize Joint Coupling of the Foot and Ankle Joints in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:2029. [PMID: 33669704 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Foot-ankle motion is affected by chronic ankle instability (CAI) in terms of altered kinematics. This study focuses on multisegmental foot-ankle motion and joint coupling in barefoot and taped CAI patients during the three subphases of stance at running. METHODS Foot segmental motion data of 12 controls and 15 CAI participants during running with a heel strike pattern were collected through gait analysis. CAI participants performed running trials in three conditions: barefoot running, and running with high-dye and low-dye taping. Dependent variables were the range of motion (RoM) occurring at the different inter-segment angles as well as the cross-correlation coefficients between predetermined segments. RESULTS There were no significant RoM differences for barefoot running between CAI patients and controls. In taped conditions, the first two subphases only showed RoM changes at the midfoot without apparent RoM reduction compared to the barefoot CAI condition. In the last subphase there was limited RoM reduction at the mid- and rearfoot. Cross-correlation coefficients highlighted a tendency towards weaker joint coupling in the barefoot CAI condition compared to the controls. Joint coupling within the taped CAI conditions did not show optimization compared to the barefoot CAI condition. CONCLUSIONS RoM was not significantly changed for barefoot running between CAI patients and controls. In taped conditions, there was no distinct tendency towards lower mean RoM values due to the mechanical restraints of taping. Joint coupling in CAI patients was not optimized by taping.
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BACKGROUND Hallux valgus (HV) is one of the most common deformities of the foot, and it causes great difficulties for the patients. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the effects of different rigid taping techniques on HV angle, foot motor performance, balance and walking parameters. METHODS Twenty-two voluntary individuals (12 males, 10 females) with flexible HV deformities between 18 and 35 years of age were included in the study. All measurements were done before and after placebo, athletic and Mulligan tapings were applied. After a three-day interval, new taping was applied on the same subject. HV angle was measured by goniometer. Foot motor performance (single leg heel rise test), balance (unilateral stance, limits of stability, sensory integration of balance) and temporospatial parameters of gait (step length, stride length, step width, foot angle and cadence) were evaluated. RESULTS HV angles were reduced in all taping groups (p< 0.05). The Mulligan taping method was the most effective method in reducing HV angle. Foot motor performance was not affected by any type of taping (p> 0.05). Athletic taping increased step length and step width but reduced foot angle and cadence. The Mulligan taping increased cadence and reduced foot angle (p< 0.01). Both taping methods did not affect the postural stability and fall risk (p> 0.05). Stability limits were increased in Mulligan taping group (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION It can be concluded that Mulligan taping method may be an alternative treatment method for HV rehabilitation especially as it increased the limits of stability and maintaining the balance. Mulligan method is more effective than athletic taping in terms of reducing instant HV angle.
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- Esedullah Akaras
- Institute of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Statistics, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Torres-Lacomba M, Navarro-Brazález B, Prieto-Gómez V, Ferrandez JC, Bouchet JY, Romay-Barrero H. Effectiveness of four types of bandages and kinesio-tape for treating breast-cancer-related lymphoedema: a randomized, single-blind, clinical trial. Clin Rehabil 2020; 34:1230-1241. [PMID: 32580577 DOI: 10.1177/0269215520935943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of four types of bandages and kinesio-tape and determine which one is the most effective in women with unilateral breast cancer-related lymphoedema. DESIGN Randomized, single-blind, clinical trial. SETTING Physiotherapy department in the Women's Health Research Group at the University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain. SUBJECTS A total of 150 women presenting breast-cancer-related lymphoedema. INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomized into five groups (n = 30). All women received an intensive phase of complex decongestive physiotherapy including manual lymphatic drainage, pneumatic compression therapy, therapeutic education, active therapeutic exercise and bandaging. The only difference between the groups was the bandage or tape applied (multilayer; simplified multilayer; cohesive; adhesive; kinesio-tape). MAIN MEASUREMENTS The main outcome was percentage excess volume change. Other outcomes measured were heaviness and tightness symptoms, and bandage or tape perceived comfort. Data were collected at baseline and finishing interventions. RESULTS This study showed significant differences between the bandage groups in absolute value of excess volume (P < 0.001). The most effective were the simplified multilayer (59.5%, IQR = 28.7) and the cohesive bandages (46.3%, IQR = 39). The bandages/tape with the least difference were kinesio-tape (4.9%, IQR = 17.7) and adhesive bandage (21.7%, IQR = 17.9). The five groups exhibited a significant decrease in symptoms after interventions, with no differences between groups. In addition, kinesio-tape was perceived as the most comfortable by women and multilayer as the most uncomfortable (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Simplified multilayer seems more effective and more comfortable than multilayer bandage. Cohesive bandage seems as effective as simplified multilayer and multilayer bandage. Kinesio taping seems the least effective.
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- María Torres-Lacomba
- Physiotherapy Department, Physiotherapy in Women's Health Research Group, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Physiotherapy Department, Physiotherapy in Women's Health Research Group, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Physiotherapy Department, Physiotherapy in Women's Health Research Group, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Physiotherapy Department, Physiotherapy in Women's Health Research Group, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Physiotherapy Department, Physiotherapy in Women's Health Research Group, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
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Lin CC, Chen SJ, Lee WC, Lin CF. Effects of Different Ankle Supports on the Single-Leg Lateral Drop Landing Following Muscle Fatigue in Athletes with Functional Ankle Instability. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:ijerph17103438. [PMID: 32423151 PMCID: PMC7277185 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17103438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background: Ankle support has been utilized for athletes with functional ankle instability (FAI), however, its effect on the landing performance during muscle fatigue is not well understood. This study aimed to examine the effects of ankle supports (ankle brace vs. Kinesio tape) on athletes with FAI following fatigued single-leg landing. Methods: Thirty-three young FAI athletes (CAIT scores < 24) were randomly allocated to control (Cn), ankle brace (AB) and Kinesio tape (KT) groups. All athletes performed single-leg lateral drop landings following ankle fatigue protocol. The fatigue-induced changes in kinetic parameters were measured among three groups. Results: A significant increase in peak vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) was found in the AB group (0.12% body weight (BW)) compared to that of the KT (0.02% BW) and Cn (median = 0.01% BW) groups. Significant decrease in both COP medial-lateral (ML) and anterior-posterior (AP) ranges were also found in the KT group (median = −0.15% foot width (FW) & median = −0.28% foot length (FL)) than those of the Cn group (median = 0.67% FW& median = 0.88% FL). Conclusions: Ankle braces might hamper the ability to absorb the impact force during landing. On the other hand, Kinesio tape might be beneficial for the postural control during landing.
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- Cheng-Chieh Lin
- Department of Physical Therapy, Tzu Hui Institute of Technology, Pingtung 926001, Taiwan;
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- Department of Product Design, College of Design, Tainan University of Technology, Tainan 71002, Taiwan;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan;
- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-6-235-3535 (ext. 5911)
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Celik D, Karaborklu Argut S, Coban O, Eren I. The clinical efficacy of kinesio taping in shoulder disorders: a systematic review and meta analysis. Clin Rehabil 2020; 34:723-740. [PMID: 32397751 DOI: 10.1177/0269215520917747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on shoulder disorders, as a single treatment modality or as conjunction to other treatments. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database), The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase and OpenGrey databases were searched for trials published before 5 February 2020. METHODS This study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guideline statement. Randomized controlled trials published in English or Turkish were included. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed with the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. For analysis of continuous data, mean differences (MDs) or standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used. The I2 statistics was used to measure the heterogeneity. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included with 680 participants. Kinesio taping did not produce better results on pain compared to sham (MD by -0.77 (95% CI = -1.77, 0.22), P = 0.13), exercises (MD by -0.51 (95% CI = -1.41, 0.39), P = 0.27), or passive treatments (MD by -0.29 (95% CI = -0.77, 0.19), P = 0.24). Similarly, kinesio taping did not found superior to sham kinesio taping (SMD by -0.01 (95% CI = -0.31, 0.29), P = 0.94), exercises (SMD by 0.41 (95% CI = -0.25, 1.07), P = 0.22), or passive treatments on function (SMD by -0.02 (95% CI = -0.19, 0.15), P = 0.82). There was no significant SMD on range of motion (ROM) by -0.07 (95% CI = -0.47, 0.33, P = 0.74) compared to sham kinesio taping and -0.06 (95% CI = -0.20, 0.09, P = 0.46) compared to passive treatment. Overall, effect size was found small to moderate. CONCLUSION Despite reported positive effects in some studies, there is no firm evidence of any benefit of kinesio taping on shoulder disorders.
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- Derya Celik
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kinter CW, Hodgkins CW. Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Instability: Diagnosis and Conservative Management of a Common Cause of Metatarsalgia. Sports Health 2020; 12:390-394. [PMID: 32223694 DOI: 10.1177/1941738120904944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Lesser metatarsophalangeal (MTP) instability is a common condition that can become debilitating and require surgery. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION An extensive literature review was performed through MEDLINE and Google Scholar for publications relating to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of lesser MTP instability using the keywords metatarsophalangeal instability, athlete, forefoot pain, and metatarsalgia from database inception to 2019. STUDY DESIGN Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. RESULTS Lesser MTP instability is a common condition, especially in the active and aging populations. It is frequently misdiagnosed, causing delays in treatment that allow for progressive pain and deformity, which prevents an active lifestyle. Fortunately, MTP instability can be diagnosed easily with the drawer test. Magnetic resonance imaging is helpful when still in doubt. Conservative treatment entails joint immobilization and gradual return to play with taping and offloading metatarsal pads. CONCLUSION Lesser MTP instability is a common diagnosis. Its early detection and conservative treatment can help the patient regain their previous level of activity and avoid surgery.
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Mehta M, Joshua AM, Karthikbabu S, Misri Z, Unnikrishnan B, Mithra P, Nayak A. Effect of Taping of Thoracic and Abdominal Muscles on Pelvic Alignment and Forward Reach Distance Among Stroke Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Neurosci 2020; 26:10-16. [PMID: 32843828 PMCID: PMC7418570 DOI: 10.1177/0972753119887321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this study was to find the immediate as well as short-term effect on pelvic alignment and forward arm reach distance in sitting among stroke patients following thoracic spine and abdominal muscles taping along with conventional therapy. METHODS Thirty subjects with stroke attending the physiotherapy programme at Department of Physiotherapy at a tertiary care hospital underwent this randomized controlled experimental study. Subjects in the experimental group received taping, along with conventional physiotherapy treatment, for restricting thoracic kyphosis and facilitating abdominal muscles. Subjects in the control group received only conventional physiotherapy treatment. To assess the change in pelvic alignment and forward arm reach distance while sitting, Palpation MeterTM (PALMTM) and sit and reach test were used, respectively. RESULTS In the experimental group, pelvic obliquity was corrected (4.1 ± 0.94) and anterior pelvic tilt revealed improvement (4.9 ± 2.1, p value < 0.001). In the control group, no improvement in pelvic alignment was recorded. Improvement in forward arm reach distance was similar in both groups (p value = 0.804). CONCLUSION Taping as an adjunctive treatment method to physiotherapy can cause immediate as well as short-term improvement of pelvic alignment in sitting, following stroke. It also, immediately improves the sit and reach distance in the same population.
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- Megha Mehta
- College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth an Institution Deemed to be University, Piparia, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore; Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore; Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Neurology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore; Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore; Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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Schuitema D, Greve C, Postema K, Dekker R, Hijmans JM. Effectiveness of Mechanical Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review. J Sport Rehabil 2020; 29:657-74. [PMID: 31629333 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2019-0036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot injuries. Several mechanical treatment options, including shoe inserts, ankle-foot orthoses, tape, and shoes are used to relieve the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. OBJECTIVES To investigate the effectiveness of mechanical treatment in the management of plantar fasciitis. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION The review was reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis statement. A systematic search was performed in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Cochrane up to March 8, 2018. Two independent reviewers screened eligible articles and assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS A total of 43 articles were included in the study, evaluating 2837 patients. Comparisons were made between no treatment and treatment with insoles, tape, ankle-foot orthoses including night splints and shoes. Tape, ankle-foot orthoses, and shoes were also compared with insoles. Follow-up ranged from 3 to 5 days to 12 months. Cointerventions were present in 26 studies. CONCLUSIONS Mechanical treatment can be beneficial in relieving symptoms related to plantar fasciitis. Contoured full-length insoles are more effective in relieving symptoms related to plantar fasciitis than heel cups. Combining night splints or rocker shoes with insoles enhances improvement in pain relief and function compared with rocker shoes, night splints, or insoles alone. Taping is an effective short-term treatment. Future studies should aim to improve methodological quality using blinding, allocation concealment, avoid cointerventions, and use biomechanical measures of treatment effects.
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Shimojo H, Nara R, Baba Y, Ichikawa H, Ikeda Y, Shimoyama Y. Does ankle joint flexibility affect underwater kicking efficiency and three-dimensional kinematics? J Sports Sci 2019; 37:2339-2346. [PMID: 31216935 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1633157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Ankle flexibility is critical to obtain a high swimming velocity in undulatory underwater swimming (UUS). The present study investigated the Froude (propelling) efficiency and three-dimensional (3D) kinematics of human UUS following the extrinsic restriction of the ankle by tape application. In Experiment 1, swimmers (9 male and 8 female college swimmers) performed UUS trials involving normal swimming (Normal) and swimming with tape application at the ankle (Tape). Kicking frequency was controlled in both settings. UUS kinematics were obtained with a two-dimensional motion analysis. Swimming velocity significantly decreased during swimming with tape application compared with that during normal swimming (Normal, 1.33 m·s-1; Tape, 1.26 m·s-1, p < 0.05). The Froude efficiency was not affected (Normal, 0.77; Tape, 0.76), and ankle plantar angle did not decrease during swimming (Normal, 159.02°; Tape, 160.38°). In Experiment 2, lower limb rotations of a male swimmer were analysed using 3D motion analysis under the same conditions as Experiment 1. An insufficient forefoot rotation was observed during downstroke kicks (the phase of the highest acceleration to forward direction). These findings suggest that UUS velocity is affected by the mobility of end effector.
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- Hirofumi Shimojo
- a Department of Health and Sports, Niigata University of Health and Welfare , Niigata , Japan.,b Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare , Niigata , Japan
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- a Department of Health and Sports, Niigata University of Health and Welfare , Niigata , Japan
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- a Department of Health and Sports, Niigata University of Health and Welfare , Niigata , Japan
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- a Department of Health and Sports, Niigata University of Health and Welfare , Niigata , Japan
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- a Department of Health and Sports, Niigata University of Health and Welfare , Niigata , Japan
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- a Department of Health and Sports, Niigata University of Health and Welfare , Niigata , Japan
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CONTEXT Given the frequency of ankle sprains, especially in the athletic population, prevention is a primary task of athletic trainers and other sports health care professionals. OBJECTIVE To discuss the current evidence as it relates to prophylactic programs for the prevention of ankle sprains and to provide critical interpretation of the evidence supporting and refuting the implementation of preventive programs. CONCLUSIONS External prophylactic supports and preventive exercise programs are effective for reducing the risk of ankle sprains in both uninjured and previously injured populations. Ankle bracing appears to offer the best outcomes in terms of cost and risk reduction. However, there remains a paucity of well-designed, prospective randomized controlled trials relevant to the primary prevention of lateral ankle sprains, especially across a range of sport settings.
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Memon H, Shimpi A, Shyam A, Sancheti P. Can upper limb taping or exercises improve hand function, writing speed and self-perception of performance in adolescent school children? Int J Adolesc Med Health 2018; 33:/j/ijamh.ahead-of-print/ijamh-2018-0065/ijamh-2018-0065.xml. [PMID: 30059349 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2018-0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The majority of students spend time in writing, which is a prime performance measure in examinations. Enhancement in handwriting should benefit students to attain better academic performance. OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of taping and exercises on hand function, writing speed, self-perception of writing and to compare these techniques. METHODS A randomized control trial was conducted using cluster sampling in adolescent children across four schools in an urban city. A 4-week intervention study was conducted on 123 students divided into taping, exercise and control groups. Outcome measures were grip strength, pinch strength, 12-min writing speed test and the Writer Self-Perception Scale (WSPS). For intra-group analysis, a paired t-test was used for parametric values and the Wilcoxon signed rank test was used for non-parametric values. For inter-group analysis, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) for parametric values and the Kruskal-Wallis test for non-parametric values was used. RESULTS The taping group showed a significant improvement in grip strength (1.79 kg; p = 0.00), pinch strength [1.67 lb (757.4 g); p = 0.00] and writing speed (39.77 words/12 min; p = 0.00). The exercise group showed significant improvement in grip strength (2.09 kg; p = 0.00), pinch strength (1.28 lb; p = 0.00), writing speed (28.38 words/12 min; p = 0.00). In the control group, there was a significant increase in pinch strength (1.023 lb; p = 0.01) and writing speed (12.94 words/12 min; p = 0.02). Inter-group analysis showed significant difference in writing speed (p = 0.002) and grip strength (p = 0.00). There was no significant difference in perception (p = 0.071). CONCLUSION Taping and exercise are equally effective for enhancement of hand function, writing speed and self-perception in adolescent school children.
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- Hiba Memon
- Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, 12, Thube Park, Shivajinagar, Pune 411005, India
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- Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, 12, Thube Park, Shivajinagar, Pune 411005, India
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- Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 16, Shivajinagar, Pune 411005, India
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- Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 16, Shivajinagar, Pune 411005, India
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Park KN, Kim SH. Effects of knee taping during functional activities in older people with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18:1206-1210. [PMID: 29808950 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.13448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Revised: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of knee taping on perceived pain, difficulty and stability during functional activities (squat, step-down, and stair up and down) in older adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS A total of 50 older participants with knee OA participated in this study. The experimental group received non-elastic taping (NET) and the control group received sham taping. Perceived knee pain on an 11-point scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain), and difficulty (1 = no difficulty, 5 = extreme difficulty) and stability (1 = no unstable, 5 = extreme unstable) on a 5-point scale during functional tests (squat, step-down test, and stair up and down) were reported at baseline and post-taping application. RESULTS At post-taping, pain intensity, difficulty and stability during squat, step-down test, and stair up and down were significantly improved in the NET group. In the control group, there was significant decreased pain intensity during squat and stair up and down; however, there were no significant change of other variables. Compared with the control group, the NET significantly improved perceived pain, difficulty and stability during all tasks after the taping application. CONCLUSIONS The present study showed that NET application can improve perceived pain intensity, difficulty and stability during functional tests in older adults with knee OA. NET can be recommended to improve pain, stability and difficulty during squat, step-down, and stair up and down in older adults with OA. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 1206-1210.
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- Kyue-Nam Park
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Science, Jeonju University, Jeonju-si, Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Sangji University, Wonju-si, Korea
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Anandkumar S, Miller J, J Werstine R, Young S. Effect of mobilization with movement on lateral knee pain due to proximal tibiofibular joint hypomobility. Physiother Theory Pract 2018; 34:813-820. [PMID: 29364749 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1424979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This case report describes a 45-year-old female who presented with lateral knee pain over the right proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) managed unsuccessfully with rest, medications, bracing, injection, and physiotherapy. Clinical diagnosis of PTFJ hypomobility was based on concordant symptom reproduction with palpatory tenderness, accessory motion testing, and restricted anterior glide of the fibula. Intervention consisted of Mulligan's mobilization with movement and taping over the right PTFJ with immediate improvements noticed in pain, range of motion, and function. The patient was seen twice a week and was discharged after four treatment sessions. A follow-up after 6 months revealed that the patient was pain free and fully functional.
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- Sudarshan Anandkumar
- a Registered Physiotherapist , CBI health centre , Chilliwack, British Columbia , Canada
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- b Body Mechanics Physiotherapy , London , Ontario , Canada and founding member of the Mulligan Concept Teacher's Association
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- c Fowler-Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic at Fanshawe College , London , Ontario , Canada
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- d Tall Tree Integrated Health , Victoria, BC , Canada and Physiotherapy educator , Accelerated Motion Physiotherapy
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Anandkumar S. Effect of a novel mobilization with movement procedure on anterolateral ankle impingement - A case report. Physiother Theory Pract 2018; 34:569-577. [PMID: 29297724 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1422822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This case report describes a 50-year-old male who presented with right anterolateral ankle pain managed unsuccessfully with rest, medications, bracing, injection, physical therapy, and massage therapy. Clinical diagnosis of anterolateral ankle impingement was based on concordant symptom reproduction with palpatory tenderness and a positive lateral synovial impingement test. This case report is a potential first time description of the successful management of anterolateral ankle impingement utilizing a novel Mulligan's mobilization with movement procedure (consisting of internal rotation of the distal tibia) and taping with immediate improvements noted in pain, range of motion, and function. The patient was seen twice a week and was discharged after four treatment sessions. A follow-up after 4 months revealed that the patient was pain free and fully functional.
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- Sudarshan Anandkumar
- a Registered Physiotherapist , CBI Health Centre, Chilliwack , British Columbia , Canada
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Saracoglu I, Emuk Y, Taspinar F. Does taping in addition to physiotherapy improve the outcomes in subacromial impingement syndrome? A systematic review. Physiother Theory Pract 2017; 34:251-263. [PMID: 29111849 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1400138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Taping is used with or without other interventions for many purposes, especially to manage pain and improve functional activity in patients with shoulder pain. OBJECTIVES The aim of this review was to determine whether any taping technique in addition to physiotherapy care is more effective than physiotherapy care alone in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. METHODS A systematic search of Cochrane Database of Systematic Review, MEDLINE (EBSCO), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), CINAHL (EBSCO), PUBMED, AMED, EMBASE (OVID), The Kinesio Kinesio® Taping Method, Kinesio® Tex Tape UK and International websites ( www.kinesiotaping.co.uk ; www.kinesiotaping.com ) was conducted to June 2015. The outcome measures were pain, disability, range of motion and muscle strength. As data were not suitable for meta-analysis, narrative synthesis were applied. RESULTS Three randomized controlled trials and one controlled trial (135 patients) were included. The results were conflicting and weak on the effectiveness of taping as an adjunct therapy for improvement of pain, disability, range of motion and muscle strength. CONCLUSION Clinical taping in addition to physiotherapy interventions (e.g. exercise, electrotherapy, and manual therapy) might be an optional modality for managing patients with shoulder impingement syndrome, especially for the initial stage of the treatment; however, we need further robust, placebo controlled and consistent studies to prove whether it is more effective than physiotherapy interventions without taping.
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- Ismail Saracoglu
- a Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Dumlupinar University , Kutahya , Turkey
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- b Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Izmir Katip Celebi University , Izmir , Turkey
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- a Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Dumlupinar University , Kutahya , Turkey
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With the current data concentrating on different operative treatment options for plantar plate tears, few data can be found on possible nonoperative treatment strategies for this entity and the specifics of such treatment. In the present case report, the successful nonoperative treatment of a patient with a rupture of the plantar plate in a lesser toe metatarsophalangeal joint is presented. The patient was followed up using repeat clinical examinations and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging scans for 1 year after the imitation of therapy to provide information on the different stages of the healing process.
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- Martin Jordan
- Surgeon, Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hessingpark-Clinic, Augsburg, Germany.
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- Surgeon, Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hessingpark-Clinic, Augsburg, Germany
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- Radiologist, Department of Radiology, Hessingpark-Clinic, Augsburg, Germany
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Logan CA, Bhashyam AR, Tisosky AJ, Haber DB, Jorgensen A, Roy A, Provencher MT. Systematic Review of the Effect of Taping Techniques on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Sports Health 2017; 9:456-461. [PMID: 28617653 PMCID: PMC5582697 DOI: 10.1177/1941738117710938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Context: Taping is commonly used in the management of several musculoskeletal conditions, including patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Specific guidelines for taping are unknown. Objective: To investigate the efficacy of knee taping in the management of PFPS. Our hypothesis was that tension taping and exercise would be superior to placebo taping and exercise as well as to exercise or taping alone. Data Sources: The PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Source, and CINAHL databases were reviewed for English-language randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy of various taping techniques that were published between 1995 and April 2015. Keywords utilized included taping, McConnell, kinesio-taping, kinesiotaping, patellofemoral pain, and knee. Study Selection: Studies included consisted of RCTs (level 1 or 2) with participants of all ages who had anterior knee or patellofemoral pain symptoms and had received nonsurgical management using any taping technique. Study Design: Systematic review. Level of Evidence: Level 2. Data Extraction: A checklist method was used to determine selection, performance, detection, and attrition bias for each article. A quality of evidence grading was then referenced using the validated PEDro database for RCTs. Three difference comparison groups were compared: tension taping and exercise versus placebo taping and exercise (group 1), placebo taping and exercise versus exercise alone (group 2), and tension taping and exercise versus taping alone (group 3). Results: Five RCTs with 235 total patients with multiple intervention arms were included. Taping strategies included McConnell and Kinesiotaping. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores indicated improvement in all 3 comparison groups (group 1: 91 patients, 39% of total, mean VAS improvement 44.9 [tension taping + exercise] vs 66 [placebo taping + exercise]; group 2: 56 patients, 24% of total, mean VAS improvement 66 [placebo taping + exercise] vs 47.6 [exercise alone]; and group 3: 112 patients, 48% of total, mean VAS improvement 44.9 [tension taping + exercise] vs 14.1 [taping alone]). Conclusion: This systematic review supports knee taping only as an adjunct to traditional exercise therapy for PFPS; however, it does not support taping in isolation.
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- Catherine A. Logan
- Catherine A. Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 ()
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Stace S, Symes M, Gillett M. A Comparison of Two Commonly Used Methods for Securing Intravenous Cannulas. J Acute Med 2017; 7:61-66. [PMID: 32995173 PMCID: PMC7517956 DOI: 10.6705/j.jacme.2017.0702.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Revised: 09/20/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a wide variety of techniques to secure intravenous cannulas but little objective evidence to support their relative efficacy. This study compares the security of the two most common methods used within a major Australian Emergency Department. METHODS The plastic sheaths of four needle-less intravenous cannulas were secured to the skin surface (not intravenously) of 40 volunteers using two different taping styles, an "under and over" method with one of the tapes applied to the posterior surface of the hub then crossed anteriorly to adhere to the opposite skin surface or "horizontal" taping with the tapes applied horizontally across the anterior surface of the hub. The peak force required to dislodge the taped cannulas using each of these different methods was then measured in both an anterograde and retrograde direction of force using a force transducer. RESULTS The force required to dislodge a cannula taped in an 'under and over' taping style was significantly higher than that required for the horizontal taping in both anterograde and retrograde directions of force (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that the "under and over" taping technique offers significantly more security than "horizontal" taping and should be considered as a more effective method for securing intravenous cannulas.
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- Susan Stace
- Liverpool Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine Sydney Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Sydney Australia
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- Royal North Shore Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine Sydney Australia
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BACKGROUND Taping is an effective temporary therapy for improving hallux valgus (HV) in adults. Although HV has been demonstrated to impair postural balance, there is a lack of information about how corrective taping affects balance and gait patterns in adults with HV deformity. METHODS Eighteen middle-aged female patients (average age, 53.5 years) with HV were included. Corrective tape was applied to correct HV angulation. A series of balance and gait stability tests were performed before applying tape and 1 hour after the tape was applied with a Balance Master computerized posturography device. The study involved the following tests: modified clinical test of sensory interaction and balance (mCTSIB), unilateral stance (US), limit of stability (LoS), step up/over (SUO), and walk across (WA) tests. RESULTS No significant difference was found between the no-tape and taped condition in the static balance mCTSIB and US tests ( P > .05). The taping intervention resulted in significant improvement in the dynamic balance measures for the LoS test's backward reaction time and left maximum excursion ( P < .05), a significantly higher impact index bilaterally in the SUO assessment ( P < .05), and an increase in step width mean and variability in the WA test ( P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Taping for correcting HV angulation had negative acute effects on dynamic balance in the SUO and WA tests and positive effects in the LoS test. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Corrective taping, although a form of conservative treatment for hallux valgus, has been insufficiently studied in terms of effects on balance. Our results show that taping, as an acute effect, may impair balance in middle-aged adults when walking or ascending and descending stairs.
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- Gozde Gur
- 1 Orthotics and Biomechanics Department, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- 1 Orthotics and Biomechanics Department, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- 2 Medipol University, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Kavacik, Istanbul, Turkey
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- 3 Department of Audiology, Voice and Speech Disorders, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- 1 Orthotics and Biomechanics Department, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- 4 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Orhan C, Kaya Kara O, Kaya S, Akbayrak T, Kerem Gunel M, Baltaci G. The effects of connective tissue manipulation and Kinesio Taping on chronic constipation in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 40:10-20. [PMID: 27793072 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1236412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of connective tissue manipulation (CTM) and Kinesio Taping® (KT) on constipation and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHOD This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. Forty children diagnosed with chronic constipation based on Rome III criteria were randomly assigned to CTM group [6 females, 7 males; 8 y 6 mo (SD = 3y 4 mo)], KT group [7 female, 7 male; 8y 7 mo (SD =3y 5 mo)] or control group [6 female, 7 male; 8y 3 mo (SD = 3y 6 mo)]. All patients were assessed with 7-day bowel diaries, Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PEDsQL). Kruskal-Wallis, Wilcoxon's signed-rank, and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to determine intra-group and inter-group differences. The level of significance was p < 0.05. RESULTS Among the CTM, KT, and control groups, there were statistically significant differences regarding the changes in defecation frequency (2.46, 3.00, 0.30, ES 1.16, p < 0.001), duration of defecation (5.07, 5.35, 0.15, ES 2.37, p = 0.003), BSFS (1.84, 2.14, 0.07, ES 0.91, p < 0.001), VAS (4.83, 3.87, 0.23, ES 1.98, p < 0.001), and PEDsQL total scores (7, 14, 8.36, -0.85, ES 4.08, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study revealed that CTM and KT seem equally effective physiotherapy approaches for the treatment of pediatric constipation and these approaches may be added to bowel rehabilitation program. Implications for rehabilitation CTM and KT have similar effectiveness in alleviating the constipation-related symptoms and improving quality of life in children with CP. CTM and KT can be integrated into bowel rehabilitation programs. Considering the characteristics of patients, these treatment options can be used as an alternative of each other by physiotherapists.
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- Ceren Orhan
- a Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Hacettepe University , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Hacettepe University , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Hacettepe University , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Hacettepe University , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Hacettepe University , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation , Hacettepe University , Ankara , Turkey
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Weerakkody N, Allen T. The effects of fast bowling fatigue and adhesive taping on shoulder joint position sense in amateur cricket players in Victoria, Australia. J Sports Sci 2016; 35:1954-1962. [PMID: 27754783 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1243796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The impact that muscle fatigue and taping have on proprioception in an applied sporting context remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate disturbances in position sense at the shoulder joint, and asses the effectiveness of adhesive tape in preventing injury and improving performance, after a bout of cricket fast bowling. Among amateur cricket players (N = 14), shoulder position sense, maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) force and bowling accuracy was assessed before and immediately after a fatiguing exercise bout of fast bowling. Participants were tested with the shoulder taped and untapped. Shoulder extension MVC force dropped immediately and 30 min after the exercise (P < 0.05 and P < 0.05, respectively). Position sense errors increased immediately after exercise (P < 0.05), shifting in the direction of shoulder extension for all measurements. Taping had no effect on position errors before exercise, but did significantly reduce position errors after exercise at mid-range shoulder flexion angles (45° and 60°; P < 0.05 and P < 0.05, respectively). Taping had no significant effect on bowling accuracy. These findings may be explained by a body map shift towards a gravity neutral position. Added cutaneous input from the tape is proposed to contribute more to shoulder position sense when muscles are fatigued.
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- Nivan Weerakkody
- a Pharmacy and Applied Science , La Trobe University , Edwards Rd, Flora Hill (Bldg AS2
- 03), Bendigo , VIC , Australia
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- b Monash University Accident Research Centre , Monash University , Clayton , VIC , Australia
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Fousekis K, Billis E, Matzaroglou C, Mylonas K, Koutsojannis C, Tsepis E. Elastic Bandaging for Orthopedic- and Sports-Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review. J Sport Rehabil 2017; 26:269-78. [PMID: 27632889 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2015-0126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Elastic bandages are commonly used in sports to treat and prevent sport injuries. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review assessing the effectiveness of elastic bandaging in orthopedic- and sports-injury prevention and rehabilitation. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION The researchers searched the electronic databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, EMBASE, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) with keywords elastic bandaging in combination, respectively, with first aid, sports injuries, orthopedic injuries, and sports injuries prevention and rehabilitation. Research studies were selected based on the use of the term elastic bandaging in the abstract. Final selection was made by applying inclusion and exclusion criteria to the full text. Studies were included if they were peer-reviewed clinical trials written in English on the effects of elastic bandaging for orthopedic-injury prevention and rehabilitation. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Twelve studies met the criteria and were included in the final analysis. Data collected included number of participants, condition being treated, treatment used, control group, outcome measures, and results. Studies were critically analyzed using the PEDro scale. CONCLUSIONS The studies in this review fell into 2 categories: studies in athletes (n = 2) and nonathletes (n = 10). All included trials had moderate to high quality, scoring ≥5 on the PEDro scale. The PEDro scores for the studies in athletes and nonathletes ranged from 5 to 6 out of 10 and from 5 to 8 out of 10, respectively. The quality of studies was mixed, ranging from higher- to moderate-quality methodological clinical trials. Overall, elastic bandaging can assist proprioceptive function of knee and ankle joint. Because of the moderate methodological quality and insufficient number of clinical trials, further effects of elastic bandaging could not be confirmed.
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Chatterjee S, Hayner KA, Arumugam N, Goyal M, Midha D, Arora A, Sharma S, Kumar SP. The California Tri-pull Taping Method in the Treatment of Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial. N Am J Med Sci 2016; 8:175-82. [PMID: 27213141 PMCID: PMC4866473 DOI: 10.4103/1947-2714.179933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background: Shoulder subluxation is a frequent occurrence in individuals following a stroke. Although various methods of treatment are available, none of them address all possible consequences of the subluxation pain, limited range of motion, the subluxation, and decreased functional use of the arm. Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of California tri-pull taping (CTPT) method on shoulder subluxation, pain, active shoulder flexion, and upper limb functional recovery after stroke. Materials and Methods: This was a randomized control study on 30 participants. All participants received conventional neurorehabilitation 5 days a week over 6 weeks. Half of the participants also received the CTPT. Pre- and post-assessment scores were taken on all participants for the amount of shoulder subluxation, pain, active shoulder flexion, and functional recovery. Results: The CTPT method demonstrated a significant reduction of pain in the treatment group from baseline, a significant improvement in active shoulder flexion and a significant improvement in proximal arm function as measured on the proximal subscale on the Fugl-Meyer upper extremity functional Scale but not the distal or total Fugl-Meyer subscales. Shoulder subluxation was not statistically significant. Conclusions: The CTPT method is an effective treatment for the hemiplegic subluxed shoulder.
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- Subhasish Chatterjee
- Department of Physiotherapy , Maharishi Markandeshwar University , Ambala, Haryana , India
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- Department of Occupational Therapy , Samuel Merritt University , Oakland, CA 94609 , USA
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- Department of Physiotherapy , Punjabi University , Patiala, Punjab , India
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- Department of Physiotherapy , Maharishi Markandeshwar University , Ambala, Haryana , India
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- Department of Physiotherapy , Maharishi Markandeshwar University , Ambala, Haryana , India
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- Department of Physiotherapy , Maharishi Markandeshwar University , Ambala, Haryana , India
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- Department of Physiotherapy , Maharishi Markandeshwar University , Ambala, Haryana , India
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- Department of Physiotherapy , Maharishi Markandeshwar University , Ambala, Haryana , India
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Ruggiero SA, Frost LR, Vallis LA, Brown SHM. Effect of short-term application of kinesio tape on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon, trunk postural control and trunk repositioning in healthy females. J Sports Sci 2015; 34:862-70. [PMID: 26252507 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2015.1076164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study was designed to investigate the potential effects of kinesio tape on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon, trunk postural control and trunk position sense when applied for a short period (30 min) to the low back of healthy female participants. Twenty-four participants were assigned to one of two groups: kinesio tape applied in either the recommended stretched or non-stretched (control) manner over the low back. Tests were performed at three time points (pre-tape, with tape, post-tape) to assess low-back muscle flexion-relaxation, position sense during active trunk repositioning and trunk postural control during seated balance. Results demonstrated that wearing kinesio tape did not affect the angle at which the erector spinae muscles became silent during trunk flexion (flexion-relaxation). Trunk repositioning error increased when wearing kinesio tape in both the stretched and non-stretched manner, and this increased error persisted after the tape was removed. Seated balance control improved when wearing kinesio tape in both the stretched and non-stretched manner, and these improvements persisted after the tape was removed. In conclusion, these findings do not support the general suggestions that short-term use of kinesio tape on the low-back region alter low-back muscle activation and enhance tasks related to proprioception, at least under these taping conditions in a group of healthy females.
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- Sara A Ruggiero
- a Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences , University of Guelph , Guelph , ON , Canada
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- a Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences , University of Guelph , Guelph , ON , Canada
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- a Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences , University of Guelph , Guelph , ON , Canada
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- a Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences , University of Guelph , Guelph , ON , Canada
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Desjardins‐Charbonneau A, Roy J, Dionne CE, Desmeules F. THE EFFICACY OF TAPING FOR ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2015; 10:420-433. [PMID: 26346114 PMCID: PMC4527190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal disorder. Non-elastic taping (NET) and kinesiology taping (KT) are common interventions used by physiotherapists. However, evidence regarding their efficacy is inconclusive. OBJECTIVE To examine the current evidence on the clinical efficacy of taping, either NET or KT, for the treatment of individuals with RC tendinopathy. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A literature search was conducted in four bibliographical databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCT) that compared NET or KT to any other intervention or placebo for treatment of RC tendinopathy. Internal validity of RCTs was assessed with the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. A qualitative or quantitative synthesis of evidence was performed. RESULTS Ten trials were included in the present review on overall pain reduction or improvement in function. Most RCTs had a high risk of bias. There is inconclusive evidence for NET, either used alone or in conjunction with another intervention. Based on pooled results of two studies (n=72), KT used alone resulted in significant gain in pain free flexion (MD: 8.7 ° 95%CI 8.0 ° to 9.5 °) and in pain free abduction (MD: 10.3 ° 95%CI 9.1 ° to 11.4 °). Based on qualitative analyses, there is inconclusive evidence on the efficacy of KT when used alone or in conjunction with other interventions on overall pain reduction or improvement in function. CONCLUSION Although KT significantly improved pain free range of motion, there is insufficient evidence to formally conclude on the efficacy of KT or NET used alone or in conjunction with other interventions in patients with RC tendinopathy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapy, level 1a.
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- Ariel Desjardins‐Charbonneau
- Orthopaedic Clinical Research Unit, Maisonneuve‐Rosemont Hospital Research Center, University of Montreal Affiliated Research Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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