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Therapeutic value of Kinesio Taping in reducing lower back pain and improving back muscle endurance in adolescents with hemophilia
Alphazab AR, Elnaggar RK, Diab RH, Moawd SA
Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions 2020 Jun;20(2):256-264
clinical trial
6/10 [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: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated whether the use of Kinesio Taping (KT) would enhance the effect of physical therapy in relieving pain, improving muscle endurance, and boosting functional capacity in adolescents with hemophilia who experience low back pain. METHODS: Forty-five adolescents with hemophilia (age 10 to 13 years) assigned randomly into three treatment arms; KT applied paraspinal alongside a physical exercise program conducted three times/week for three successive months (KT group; n = 15), placebo taping plus physical exercise (placebo group; n = 15), or physical exercise only (control group; n = 15). Lower back pain, back muscle endurance, and functional capacity assessed pre- and post-treatment. RESULTS: Lower back pain reduced significantly in the KT group as compared to the control group (p = 0.001), but not to the placebo group (p = 0.19). Back muscle endurance increased significantly in the KT group relative to either the placebo (p = 0.004) or the control group (p = 0.043). Additionally, functional capacity improved significantly in the KT group as compared to the control (p = 0.039) group but not to the placebo group (p = 0.58). CONCLUSION: KT is an effective adjunctive therapy to reduce lower back pain, improve back muscle endurance, and enhance functional capacity in adolescents with hemophilia.

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