Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyKinesio taping versus dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized, single blind (evaluator), prospective study.
Although a number of therapeutic interventions for trigger-point inactivation have been studied, it remains controversial which intervention is better. ⋯ Kinesio taping may be a choice of trigger point inactivation in patients who do not want to be needled or who show contraindication(s) to treatments other than kinesio taping.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes kinesiotaping increase the efficacy of lidocaine injection in myofascial pain syndrome treatment? A randomized controlled study.
Myofascial pain syndrome is a common form of musculoskeletal disorder that originates from a painful site in a muscle or related fascia. There are various non-invasive and invasive treatment methods. ⋯ This study indicated that kinesiotaping may be useful to increase the efficacy of myofascial trigger point lidocaine injection in myofascial pain syndrome.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySquatting versus squatting with hip adduction in management of patellofemoral osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis is a common presentation in the outpatients' physical therapy clinics. The muscle imbalance between the vastus medialis oblique and vastus lateralis muscles is one of the main factors that lead to the development of this condition. ⋯ Both a traditional physical therapy program in addition to squatting exercise and a traditional physical therapy program in addition to squatting exercise with hip adduction are effective in reduction of pain intensity increases performance of functional activities, and vastus medialis oblique amplitude. However, there is no superiority of one program over the other.
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J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of repeated application of rigid tape on pain and mobility deficits associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) accounts for up to 30% of patients with low back pain. Rigid taping techniques are often used for conservative treatment of SIJD related symptoms; however, its effectiveness has not been systematically evaluated. ⋯ Two weeks of rigid tape for anterior innominate correction successfully reduced symptoms related to SIJD.