Acute Effect of Myofascial Release and Kinesiology Taping

Summary

Chronic low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of activity limitation and disability. The prevalence of chronic CBA among young adults is known to increase, and a recent epidemiological study reported a rate of 42.4% per year among young adults. Studies show that changes in the paravertebral muscles have an important relationship with the formation of Chronic LBP, and therefore, evaluation of the mechanical properties of the paravertebral muscles is of great importance for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of Chronic LBP.

Mechanical properties of the muscle, such as muscle stiffness and tone, are considered essential for maintaining efficient muscle contraction. Abnormally high muscle tone blocks blood flow, leading to faster muscle fatigue and slower muscle recovery. When there is abnormally high muscle stiffness, stretching the stiffened antagonist muscles requires more effort, resulting in lower exercise efficiency. Muscle stiffness is one of the critical indicators of energy storage of the muscle-tendon unit, which has a significant effect on the control of joint movement. Altered tone and stiffness in the lumbar myofascial region have been described in association with underlying pathologies and symptoms in people with Chronic LBP. Rehabilitation interventions such as manual therapy or therapeutic exercises are common techniques for the treatment of chronic Chronic LBP because of their benefits in altering muscle tone and stiffness by reducing paraspinal muscle activity.

Although the effectiveness of the myofascial release technique in individuals with Chronic LBP is supported in the literature, the long-term use of the therapist's hand support creates difficulties in practice in the clinical setting. The KT technique, on the other hand, seems to be a method that can be used as an alternative to myofascial release technique in the treatment of Chronic LBP, since it is an easy-to-use and time-consuming approach. When the studies conducted to date are examined, no study has been found that compares the effectiveness of myofascial release and kinesiology taping applied to individuals with Chronic LBP. The aim of our study is to compare the acute effect of myofascial release and kinesiology taping in individuals with Chronic LBP.

Conditions

• Low Back Pain
• Kinesio Taping
• Myofascial Release Technique

Interventions

OTHER

Myofascial Release Technique and Kinesiology Taping

Myofascial release is a manual release technique that increases the elasticity and glide between soft tissue layers, reduces this increased muscle activity and pain intensity. Myofascial release is usually characterized by prolonged mechanical forces exerted directly or indirectly on the limited fascial layers with low load. Following the direction of the fascial restraint, the therapist's hands slowly maintain the stretch and allow the fascia to relax on its own. Kinesio Taping is a non-invasive, painless and less time consuming method with fewer side effects. It is an elastic-cotton adhesive tape that is latex-free and can be used on any joint or muscle. It can stretch significantly (130-140% of its original length), which reduces mechanical movement limitations and mimics skin in thickness and elasticity. It is used in the treatment of LBP to reduce muscle tone and stiffness as a rehabilitative taping technique designed to support the body's natural healing process.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

45 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2023-06-30

Primary Completion

2023-09-01

Completion

2023-09-15

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations