Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Pain and Postural Stability in Persons With Discogenic Low Back Pain.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Postural Stability
- Status
- Enrolling By Invitation
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Discogenic LBP is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Eventhough other types of Chronic LBP are more common, 63% of all patients reporting to tertiary care hospital with LBP are discogenic in nature. However, immediate effects of kinesio-taping on pain and postural stability in discogenic low back pain has not been well documented in existing literature. This study is focused on immediate effects of kinesiotaping on pain and postural stability in persons with discogenic low back pain.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participants in an age range of 20-65 years will be considered for this study.
- •Participants with disc bulge, herniation or prolapse indicate by MRI.
- •Positive straight leg raise (SLR) Positive centralization and peripheralization phenomenon.
- •Participants with MRI findings conclusive of disc pathology will be included.
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Postural Stability
Time Frame: 1 day
Postural Stability will be measured using Biodex Balance System before and after the treatment session
Pain Pressure Threshold
Time Frame: 1 day
Pain Pressure Threshold will be measured using algometer before and after the treatment session. Higher score signifies positive outcome.
Back Pain
Time Frame: 1 day
Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale before and after the treatment session. Higher score signifies negative outcome.