An interventional study of Massage and Kinesio tape in Neck Pain, sponsored by Ataturk Training and Research Hospital. Status unknown at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-12-03.
Sponsored by Ataturk Training and Research Hospital · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of massage and Kinesio taping on pain, range of motion, disability and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain.
Neck pain is a common condition, affecting 30% to 50% of the general population, and is most prevalent in middle age.33 It is usually accompanied by a substantial effect on daily life, resulting in an extensive use of health care resources.
Several physical therapy applications such as massage therapy, kinesio taping, thermal and electrophysiological agents, hydrotherapy/spa therapy, and therapeutic exercises especially neck stabilization exercise are used to manage FM. Both massage therapy and kinesio taping have a favorable effect on clinical symptoms. However, it is not clear which method is more effective. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effectiveness of massage and Kinesio taping on pain, range of motion, disability and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain.
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Patients in this group were applied to massage plus neck stabilization exercise.
Other: Massage · Other: Neck stabilization exercise
Patients in this group were applied to Kinesio taping plus neck stabilization exercise.
Other: Kinesio tape · Other: Neck stabilization exercise
Soft tissue massage known as "Swedish massage" technique was applied to the neck area for 20 minutes. This massage was carried out 3 days a week for 4 weeks (12 sessions) by the supervisor physiotherapist.
Patients were taped according to the Kenzo Kase's Kinesio Taping Method by an experienced physical therapist. The application was carried out in a relaxed sitting position. Y banding with extensor muscles on the back of the neck with muscle technique, I banding with the upper trapezius with muscle technique and I banding with ligament technique to the middle region of the neck were performed.
Neck stabilization exercise was performed in stages with gradual progression according to the stages of motor learning and sensory-motor integration, namely, static, dynamic, and functional. The program started with postural training and then the cervical bracing technique with the activation of deep neck flexors for NSE was performed. The patients were asked to maintain a neutral spine during the exercises and throughout the day as much as possible. The difficulty and variety of exercises were increased weekly. It was carried out 3 days a week for 4 weeks (12 sessions) by the supervisor physiotherapist.
Pain Level (Visual Analog Scale)
The pain level was assessed with the Visual Analog Scale, which consists of a horizontal line of 10 cm in length. For pain level assessment, "0" defines "no pain" and "10" defines "unbearable pain''. The participants are asked to mark the intensity of their pain level.
Time frame: change from baseline at 4 weeks
Turkish of the Short Form-36
The quality of life was assessed with the Turkish of the Short Form-36 (SF-36). The SF-36 consists of 36 questions: physical functioning (10 items), role limitations due to physical health (4 items), bodily pain (2 items), social functioning (2 items), vitality (4 items), role limitations due to emotional health (3 items), mental health (5 items), general health perceptions (5 items) and changes in health over time (1 item, not included in the final score). The SF-36 score ranges from 0 (the worst score) to 100 (the best score). Thus, higher scores indicate better health. The participants are asked to fulfill the questionnaire.
Time frame: change from baseline at 4 weeks
Turkish version of Neck Disability Index
The disability level was measured with the Turkish version of Neck Disability Index (NDI). It consists of 10 sections which include the severity of pain, personal care, lifting, reading, headache, concentration, work-life, driving, sleeping and leisure activities. There are 6 responses for each section, scored 0 (no pain and no functional limitation) and 5 (worst pain and maximum limitation). The total score ranges from 0 to 50. Patients were asked to select the most appropriate option for each section.
Time frame: change from baseline at 4 weeks
Range of Motion
The range of motion of the neck joints of the patients was measured with a clinical goniometer (Baseline Evaluation Tools, USA) for flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation movements while sitting upright on the stool.
Time frame: change from baseline at 4 weeks
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