The influence of Kinesio taping on muscle fatigue in individuals with low back pain: A randomised controlled trial

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of different taping techniques on back muscle fatigue in people with low back pain. METHODS: Sixty women with chronic non-specific low back pain were randomly assigned to four groups with 15 in each; control (CG), Kinesio Taping (KT) with tension (KTT), KT no tension (KTNT) and Micropore® (MP), which were applied over the erector spinae muscles. The median frequency (MF) fatigue slopes of the longissimus muscle and sustained contraction time during a trunk fatigue test (Ito test), and pain using the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) were collected at three time points: pre-treatment, three and ten days after intervention at a university laboratory. RESULTS: Significant differences were seen in the MF slopes between groups (p=0.01, η2=0.20), with the KTT showing a mean difference (MD=0.31, p=0.04) and KTNT (MD= 0.28, p=0.04) compared with CG. Significant reductions in NPRS were seen between time points (p<0.001, η2=0.28), with a reduction between pre and 3 days (MD=1.87, p<0.001), and pre and 10 days (MD=1.38, p<0.001), with KTT and KTNT both showing clinically important changes. CONCLUSION: KT, with or without tension, has a tendency to reduce back muscle fatigue and reduce pain in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain

Kinesio Taping reduces pain and improves disability in Low Back Pain patients: a randomised controlled trial

Objectives: Investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping® (KT) on chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP) Design: Randomised controlled trial with intention-to-treat analysis. Setting: University laboratory. Participants: One hundred eight women with chronic nonspecific LBP underwent an evaluation pre, three and ten days after intervention. Interventions: After randomization, participants were assigned in four groups: KT with tension group (KTT) applied Kinesio Taping® with tension in the region of the erector spinae muscles; KT no tension group (KTNT) applied Kinesio Taping® with no tension at the same region; Micropore® group (MP) applied Micropore® tape on the erector spinae muscles; and Control group (CG) did not receive any intervention. Main outcome measures: The primary outcome was pain sensation, measured by numerical pain rating scale. Secondary outcomes were: disability, trunk range of motion, strength and electromyographic amplitude, measured by Roland Morris Disability questionnaire, inclinometry, dynamometry and electromyography, respectively. Results: Pain relief was observed for KTT group (mean difference=1,963; CI 95%=0,501 - 3,425; p=0,003) and KTNT group (mean diference=1,926; CI 95%=0,464 - 3,388; p=0,004) compared to control group at 3 days after application of the tape. For disability there was difference between control group and KTT group at 3 (mean difference=3,481; CI 95%=0,825 – 6,138; p=0,004) and 10 days (mean difference=3,185; CI 95%=0,395 - 5,975; p=0,016). For all the others variables, there was no differences between group. Conclusion: KT with or without tension reduces pain 3 days after its application. Additionally, when applied with tension it improves disability after 3 and 10 days in LBP patients

Data_Sheet_2_Effects of a self-care educational program via telerehabilitation on quality of life and caregiver burden in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a single-blinded randomized clinical trial protocol.pdf

IntroductionThe implementation of a telerehabilitation protocol for self-care in the routine of caregivers of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been associated with reduced levels of stress and improved quality of life. Moreover, it may reduce the difficulty of traveling to perform physical or other self-care activities. Thus, this study designed a clinical trial protocol to investigate the effects of a self-care education program via telerehabilitation on the burden and quality of life of caregivers of individuals with ALS.MethodsThis single-blinded randomized clinical trial will recruit 26 caregivers and randomly allocate them to the experimental (EG = 13) or control group (CG = 13). The EG will receive an informative booklet and participate in a 6-week synchronous telerehabilitation program with a neuropsychologist, nutritionist, and physiotherapist to discuss physical and mental health. The CG will receive an informative booklet on self-care and physical activity and weekly phone calls for 6 weeks to solve questions about the booklet. Outcomes will include the caregiver burden (Zarit scale), quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF), pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire), stress (Perceived Stress Scale), and depression (Beck Depression Inventory), which will be evaluated at the baseline after the six-week program and 30 days after the program. Additionally, we will assess daily the nocturnal awakenings, sleep patterns, level of physical activity, and heart rate variability.DiscussionThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for caregivers of individuals with ALS. If effective, this program could be disseminated among health professionals, increasing the possibility of remotely monitoring individuals with difficulty performing physical activities.Trial registration numberNCT05884034 (clinicaltrials.gov).</p

Data_Sheet_1_Effects of a self-care educational program via telerehabilitation on quality of life and caregiver burden in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a single-blinded randomized clinical trial protocol.PDF

IntroductionThe implementation of a telerehabilitation protocol for self-care in the routine of caregivers of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been associated with reduced levels of stress and improved quality of life. Moreover, it may reduce the difficulty of traveling to perform physical or other self-care activities. Thus, this study designed a clinical trial protocol to investigate the effects of a self-care education program via telerehabilitation on the burden and quality of life of caregivers of individuals with ALS.MethodsThis single-blinded randomized clinical trial will recruit 26 caregivers and randomly allocate them to the experimental (EG = 13) or control group (CG = 13). The EG will receive an informative booklet and participate in a 6-week synchronous telerehabilitation program with a neuropsychologist, nutritionist, and physiotherapist to discuss physical and mental health. The CG will receive an informative booklet on self-care and physical activity and weekly phone calls for 6 weeks to solve questions about the booklet. Outcomes will include the caregiver burden (Zarit scale), quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF), pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire), stress (Perceived Stress Scale), and depression (Beck Depression Inventory), which will be evaluated at the baseline after the six-week program and 30 days after the program. Additionally, we will assess daily the nocturnal awakenings, sleep patterns, level of physical activity, and heart rate variability.DiscussionThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for caregivers of individuals with ALS. If effective, this program could be disseminated among health professionals, increasing the possibility of remotely monitoring individuals with difficulty performing physical activities.Trial registration numberNCT05884034 (clinicaltrials.gov).</p

Effects of a self-care educational program via telerehabilitation on quality of life and caregiver burden in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a single-blinded randomized clinical trial protocol

IntroductionThe implementation of a telerehabilitation protocol for self-care in the routine of caregivers of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been associated with reduced levels of stress and improved quality of life. Moreover, it may reduce the difficulty of traveling to perform physical or other self-care activities. Thus, this study designed a clinical trial protocol to investigate the effects of a self-care education program via telerehabilitation on the burden and quality of life of caregivers of individuals with ALS.MethodsThis single-blinded randomized clinical trial will recruit 26 caregivers and randomly allocate them to the experimental (EG = 13) or control group (CG = 13). The EG will receive an informative booklet and participate in a 6-week synchronous telerehabilitation program with a neuropsychologist, nutritionist, and physiotherapist to discuss physical and mental health. The CG will receive an informative booklet on self-care and physical activity and weekly phone calls for 6 weeks to solve questions about the booklet. Outcomes will include the caregiver burden (Zarit scale), quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF), pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire), stress (Perceived Stress Scale), and depression (Beck Depression Inventory), which will be evaluated at the baseline after the six-week program and 30 days after the program. Additionally, we will assess daily the nocturnal awakenings, sleep patterns, level of physical activity, and heart rate variability.DiscussionThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for caregivers of individuals with ALS. If effective, this program could be disseminated among health professionals, increasing the possibility of remotely monitoring individuals with difficulty performing physical activities.Trial registration numberNCT05884034 (clinicaltrials.gov)