A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Kinesio Taping on Balance and Functionality in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 35
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Functional Rating Index (FRI) score
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to examine the effects of kinesiology taping on balance and functional ability in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. Nonspecific low back pain is a common condition that is not linked to a specific medical cause and is often associated with balance problems, reduced physical function, and psychological challenges. In this study, 35 patients aged between 18 and 65 were included. One group received kinesiology taping along with physiotherapy, while the other group received only physiotherapy.
详细描述
Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a common musculoskeletal condition that cannot be attributed to a specific pathology. It often leads to limitations in functional activities, impaired balance, and psychological distress, such as depressive symptoms. This study investigates the effects of kinesiology taping on balance and functional outcomes in individuals diagnosed with NSLBP.
The study was conducted on 35 participants aged 18 to 65 years. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group received kinesiology taping in combination with physiotherapy, while the control group received only physiotherapy treatment. Various outcome measures were used to assess the effects of the interventions, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain intensity, Functional Rating Index (FRI), Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), and the Flamingo Balance Test.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
No masking was applied. Both participants and investigators were aware of the assigned interventions.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patients aged between 18 and 65 years
- •Diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain
- •Duration of low back pain longer than 6 weeks
- •Ability to attend an outpatient physiotherapy program
排除标准
- •History of spinal surgery
- •Presence of neurological deficits on physical examination
- •Contraindication to kinesiology taping
- •Pregnancy
- •Cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases that contraindicate exercise
- •History of lower extremity surgery
研究组 & 干预措施
Kinesiology Taping + Physiotherapy
Participants in this group received kinesiology taping applied to the lumbar region in addition to a physiotherapy program that included therapeutic exercises and modalities tailored for nonspecific low back pain. The intervention aimed to improve balance, reduce pain, and enhance functional outcomes.
干预措施: Kinesiology Taping (Device)
Kinesiology Taping + Physiotherapy
Participants in this group received kinesiology taping applied to the lumbar region in addition to a physiotherapy program that included therapeutic exercises and modalities tailored for nonspecific low back pain. The intervention aimed to improve balance, reduce pain, and enhance functional outcomes.
干预措施: Physiotherapy (Other)
Physiotherapy Only
Participants in this group received only the physiotherapy program, which included therapeutic exercises and modalities commonly used in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain. No kinesiology taping was applied in this group.
干预措施: Physiotherapy (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Functional Rating Index (FRI) score
时间窗: Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program)
Functional status was assessed using the Functional Rating Index (FRI) to evaluate the level of functional disability related to nonspecific low back pain. A decrease in the score indicates improved functional status.
次要结局
- Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for pain(Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program))
- Change in Flamingo Balance Test (FBT) score(Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program))
- Change in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score(Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program))
- Change in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score(Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program))
- Change in Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) score(Baseline (Day 1)": Initial assessment (Day 1 of the study) "3 weeks post-intervention": Second assessment, 3 weeks after the intervention (after the treatment program))
研究者
Elif Dilara Durmaz
invenstigator
Istinye University