Effectiveness of Functional Taping, Manual Therapy and Stereodynamic Interference Current

Summary

This study aimed to compare the effects of functional taping, manual therapy, and stereodynamic interference current applications on pain, functional capacity, sleep quality, and kinesiophobia in individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP). Conducted with 88 participants, the study divided them into four groups: a control group (standard physiotherapy), a functional taping group, a manual therapy group, and a stereodynamic interference current group. All groups received 10 sessions of treatment, 3 days a week. The study evaluated pain intensity (VAS), fear of movement (FOM), functional disability (ODI), and sleep quality (PSQI) at three points: before treatment, after treatment, and one month later. Results showed that manual therapy significantly improved pain levels (p\<0.05), while stereodynamic interference current also reduced pain. Functional taping was most effective in reducing kinesiophobia (p\<0.05). No significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of the Oswestry Disability Index and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores (p\>0.05). The study concluded that manual therapy was the most effective for pain control, and functional taping was superior for managing kinesiophobia, emphasizing the need for individualized and multidisciplinary approaches in treating musculoskeletal health issues.

Conditions

• Chronic Low Back Pain (Non-specific, Uncomplicated)

Interventions

OTHER

physiotherapy programme

A program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.

OTHER

Functional Taping

A program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention. In addition, the taping method applied in this study can be defined as a "Function-Oriented Taping Application to Preserve Extension: Lumbar Extension Taping," which was specifically designed to maintain lumbar extension.

OTHER

Manual Therapy

A program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.Manual Therapy (MT), which literally means "hands-on treatment," is an evidence-based therapeutic approach consisting of skilled hand movements and maneuvers applied to produce therapeutic effects and to treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions and pain. In addition to the standard program, manual therapy was also administered in this study.

OTHER

Stereodynamic Interference Current

A program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.In addition, the stereodynamic interference current method was applied in this study. A 'Y' electrode was used during the application. Due to the rapid development of accommodation, the current intensity was frequently increased during the session. The average treatment duration was 15 minutes, and a frequency of 50-100 Hz was used to achieve analgesic effects.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Acibadem Atakent University Hospital

  collaborator OTHER

• Uskudar University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

20 Years

Max Age

50 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-01-01

Primary Completion

2023-01-01

Completion

2023-01-31

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations