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Effects of Core Stabilization Exercise Plus Kinesio Taping in Woman With Fibromyalgia

Not Applicable
Conditions
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatic Diseases
Exercise
Interventions
Other: Core stabilization exercise plus kinesio taping group
Other: Core stabilization exercise group
Registration Number
NCT03997695
Lead Sponsor
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Brief Summary

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a 6-week core stabilization exercise (CSE) program with and without kinesio taping on pain, fatigue, health status, quality of life, sleep quality and depression in woman with fibromyalgia.

Participants were allocated into two groups as CSE and CSE plus kinesio taping group. Pain, fatigue, health status, quality of life, sleep quality and depression were assessed at the baseline and after 6-weeks treatment.

Detailed Description

A 6-weeks prospective randomized controlled trial examined the effects of core stabilization exercise (CSE) plus kinesio taping (KT) compared to CSE alone on pain, fatigue, health status, quality of life, sleep quality and depression in woman with FM. The trial was approved by the Ethics committee of Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University (Approval time and number: 17.01.2018-14). The study was performed in compliance with Helsinki Declaration where applicable. The patient's recruitment started in February 2018. The patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia according to the criteria of the 1990 American College of Rheumatology participated in the study. Prior to the treatment and after 6-weeks treatment, participants' pain level, fatigue, health status, quality of life (QoL), psychological status and sleep quality were assessed. Assessments were realized by face-to-face interview method.Patients who participated in CSE group performed CSE program alone, whereas patients in CSE+KT group performed CSE program with KT application. The treatment was carried out 2 days a week for 6 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
34
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, being woman, having moderate or severe pain according to Visual Analog Scale, 18-65 years of age and being volunteer for the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • having neurologic, infectious, and endocrine diseases, malignancy, being pregnant, severe psychological disorders, any changing of medications during treatment, being allergic to taping, any condition interfering with exercise (advanced cardiac, respiratory or musculoskeletal problems), and intervention including exercise program or physical therapy in the last 6 months.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Core stabilization exercise plus kinesio taping groupCore stabilization exercise plus kinesio taping groupCore stabilization exercise (CSE): The CSE program was carried out 2 days a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions) by supervisor physiotherapist. The CSE program aimed to perform neutral spine and activation of core muscles. Prior to the CSE program, participants were informed about core musculature and their function.The 6-weeks CSE program was performed in stages with gradual progression according to the stages of motor learning and sensory motor integration as static, dynamic, and functional. Kinesio Taping: The Kinesio Taping was carried out 2 days a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions) by experienced and certificated physiotherapist. Kinesio taping was applied to spinal region.
Core stabilization exercise groupCore stabilization exercise groupCore stabilization exercise (CSE): The CSE program was carried out 2 days a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions) by supervisor physiotherapist. The CSE program aimed to perform neutral spine and activation of core muscles. Prior to the CSE program, participants were informed about core musculature and their function.The 6-weeks CSE program was performed in stages with gradual progression according to the stages of motor learning and sensory motor integration as static, dynamic, and functional.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain levelTwo years

Pain level was assessed with Visual Analog Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
DepressionTwo years

Depression was assessed with Turkish version of Beck Depression Inventory

FatigueTwo years

Fatigue was assessed with Visual Analog Scale

Life QualityTwo years

Quality of Life was assessed with Turkish version of Nottingham Health Profile

Health StatusTwo years

Health status of participants were assessed with Turkish version of Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire.

Sleep QualityTwo years

Sleep quality was assessed with Jenkins Sleep Scale.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University

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Ankara, Turkey

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