Original Research Article
Year: 2017 | Month: September | Volume: 7 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 108-112
Short Term Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Mechanical Neck Pain
Joshi Rasika S1, Srivastava Ankit2, Rairikar Savita A3, Shyam Ashok A4, Sancheti Parag K5
1Intern (BPTh), 2MPTh, Professor, Department of Musculoskeletal-Physiotherapy, HOD Department of Physiotherapy, 3MPTh, Principal, Department of Community Physiotherapy, 4MS Ortho, Research Officer, Department of Orthopedics, 5MS Ortho, Chairman, Department of Orthopedics,
Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Srivastava Ankit
ABSTRACT
Background: Improper posture due to modern lifestyle has caused many problems.It has been observed that neck pain is one of the common problems. Patients with mechanical neck pain have severe pain along with functional disability and reduction of cervical range of motion.
Aim: To find out the effect of kinesiology taping on mechanical neck pain, spasm, range of motion and additional effect of kinesio tape over exercise and manual therapy
Method: Approval was taken from the ethical committee. Total 50 subjects were recruited for study and were divided in two groups. Group A-controlled group was given exercise program and Group B was given same protocol along with kinesiology taping (space correction 35% stretch) for upper trapezius. Tape was kept for 5 days. Readings were taken before treatment and on 6th day. Numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain, cervical range of motion (ROM) in degrees and Neck disability index (NDI) were used as outcome measures.
Results: Post treatment values showed significant improvement in pain on NRS, range of motion in degrees and functional disability in both the groups. However, experimental group showed more significant improvement when compared between the groups.
Conclusion: Combination therapy (kinesio tape plus physical exercise) would work better than only exercise therapy in improving neck pain and decreasing limitation of functions.
Key words: Mechanical neck pain, kinesio taping, Neck Disability Index, Spasm.