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Efficacy of Kinesio Tape application on pain and muscle strength in patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a placebo-controlled trial
Ozturk G, Kulcu DG, Mesci N, Silte AD, Aydog E
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2016 Apr;28(4):1074-1079
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the short- and mid-term effects of Kinesio Taping on the trapezius muscle in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Thirty-seven patients with active upper trapezius myofascial trigger points were randomly divided to 2 groups: group 1 received Kinesio Taping for the upper trapezius muscle, and group 2 received a sham Kinesio Taping application. Neck pain (visual analog scale and pressure algometry) and trapezius muscle strength data were collected at baseline, immediately after Kinesio Taping application, and at one month follow-up. RESULTS: The mean changes in visual analog scale scores were significantly different between groups at T2 and T1, with less pain in group 1. The mean changes in algometry scores were significantly different between groups at T3 compared with T2 in favor of group 1. The mean changes in trapezius muscle strength were significantly different between the groups at T2 compared with T1 in favor of group 1. CONCLUSION: Patients with myofascial pain syndrome receiving an application of Kinesio Taping exhibited statistically significant improvements in pain and upper trapezius muscle strength.

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