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Kinesio Taping versus dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: a randomized, single blind (evaluator), prospective study
Dogan N, Sengul I, Akcay-Yalbuzdag S, Kaya T
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2019;32(5):819-827
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; 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*

BACKGROUND: Although a number of therapeutic interventions for trigger-point inactivation have been studied, it remains controversial which intervention is better. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping and dry needling methods in patients with trigger-point related myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle. METHODS: A total of 42 patients were randomly allocated to the Kinesio Taping group (n = 23) and dry needling group (n = 19). The patients were assessed for pain, pressure pain threshold (PPT), cervical range of motion (CROM), and function at baseline, at short- and medium-term stages after treatment. To investigate the effects of the interventions over time, two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used. RESULTS: There was a significant improvement in pain intensity at rest and cervical motion, in the PPT readings (p < 0.05), in CROM (p < 0.05), and in function (p < 0.05) in both groups, with no superiority either (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: 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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