Objective: To assess the effect of the novel Kinesio taping treatment approach on meralgia paresthetica (MP) symptoms.
Design: Repeated measurements, feasibility study of 1 intervention.
Setting: Referral private physical therapy clinic.
Participants: Men (n=6) and women (n=4) with clinically and electromyographically diagnosed MP.
Intervention: Application of Kinesio tape, twice a week for 4 weeks (8 treatment sessions in total).
Main Outcome Measures: Visual analog scale (VAS) of MP symptoms (pain/burning sensation/paresthesia), VAS global quality of life (QOL), and the longest and broadest parts of the symptom area were measured.
Results: All outcome measures significantly improved after 4 weeks of treatment. Mean VAS QOL +/- SD decreased from 69.0+/-23.4 to 35.3+/-25.2 (t=4.3; P=.002). Mean VAS of MP symptoms +/- SD decreased from 60.5+/-20.8 to 31.4+/-26.6 (t=5.9; P>.001). Length and width of affected area decreased from 25.5+/-5.5 to 13.7+/-6.7 (t=5.1; P>.001) and 15.3+/-2.1 to 7.4+/-4.3 (t=5.3; P>.001), respectively.
Conclusions: Kinesio taping can be used in the treatment of MP. Future randomized placebo-controlled trials should be designed with patients and assessors blind to the type of intervention.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2010.03.013 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
The Effect of Physiotherapy on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition After ACL Injury or Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.
Life (Basel)
December 2024
CESPU, Instituto Politécnico de Saúde do Norte, Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal.
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) following ACL injury or reconstruction is a common issue that affects muscle activation and functional recovery. Thus, the objective of this study was to systematize the literature on the effects of physiotherapy interventions in the rehabilitation of AMI after ACL injury or reconstruction. A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIs Kinesio taping an alternative to static wrist orthosis in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome? A randomized clinical trial.
J Hand Ther
January 2025
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey.
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity. Conservative treatments are effective for treating mild and moderate CTS. There is still a need for studies to investigate the superiority of conservative treatments over each other.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPreliminary study of Kinesio Taping in rectus abdominis diastasis treatment and abdominal circumference improvement in postpartum women: a retrospective study.
Sci Rep
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology rehabilitation, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Huaxi Technology Building, 16 Linjiang Middle Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, 610000, Sichuan, China.
Rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD) is a key factor in the rehabilitation of postpartum women. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Kinesio Taping (KT) in RAD treatment and abdominal changes. The medical records of women with RAD who received KT treatment at the hospital were reviewed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThree-dimensional Morphometric Analysis of the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping on Postoperative Discomfort Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Split-mouth Study.
J Craniofac Surg
October 2024
Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples.
This study investigates the efficacy of Kinesio taping (KT) in reducing postoperative discomfort, including edema, trismus, and pain, following mandibular third molar extraction. A prospective randomized split-mouth design was employed, involving 7 patients with impacted mandibular third molars. KT was applied immediately postsurgery, and outcomes were assessed on the third and seventh postoperative days using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, 3D morphometric analysis for swelling, and caliper measurements for trismus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Comprehensive Study of Efficacy Evaluation for Kinesio Taping in the Treatment of Lateral Humeral Epicondylitis.
Int J Surg
December 2024
Department of Rehabilitation, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!