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Usefulness of soft tissue mobilization and kinesio taping in patients with chronic low back pain

Chronic low back pain Chronic low back pain
Chronic low back pain Chronic low back pain

In a randomized, prospective, single-center study, the effects of kinesio taping (KT) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) were evaluated along with standard care for individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP).

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Key take away

In patients having chronic nonspecific low back pain, both instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and kinesio taping techniques improve depression levels, mental state, functional disability, and pain.

Background

In a randomized, prospective, single-center study, the effects of kinesio taping (KT) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) were evaluated along with standard care for individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP).

Method

The study comprised 30 CNLBP patients (30 to 50 years of age). Participants were randomly assigned to IASTM (n = 15) or KT (n = 15) groups. Both groups received the conservative intervention, which included home exercises, a hot pack, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and ultrasonography.

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were utilized to make evaluations. At the start and completion of the therapy, measurements were conducted.

Result

The IASTM approach showed improvement in terms of depression, functionality, and pain. Compared to pre-treatment, the KT group displayed improvements in metrics including pain, functionality and depression. However, in terms of pain, functionality, and depression metrics, the two therapies did not exhibit superiority to each other.

Conclusion

Both IASTM and KT techniques can be used to support therapeutic effects in CNLBP-affected people.

Source:

Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Article:

The effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and kinesio taping on pain, functional disability and depression in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized trial

Authors:

Özge ÇAKMAK et al.

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