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Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-12T17:32:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Resumo-Bruna Wageck.pdf: 213390 bytes, checksum: ec00404166281fe05d5d9eee8840a8e5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-07-18 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent injuries in elderly people. This injury causes pain, reduction of the strength, edema, articular function deficit and issues with life quality. There are many possible treatments for knee OA, one that is becoming popular is the Kinesio Taping (KT) technique. This technique appears to improve muscle strength, reduce pain and edema. Objectives: Verify the effect of the KT technique on edema, pain and muscle strength in elderly with knee OA. Methods: 76 subjects with knee OA were first assessed for quadriceps muscular strength (isokinetic dynamometer) , pain (pressure algometry), edema (volumetry), knee function (Lysholm questionnaire) and quality of life (WOMAC). After the baseline evaluation, the subjects were randomly divided into two groups: Intervention (IG) and Placebo (PG). The IG group received KT on the quadriceps muscle, following the Y technique from origin to insertion, also received KT for lymphatic correction and space correction. The GP received elastic tapes without any therapeutic indication. All subjects kept the tapes on for 4 days. After that they returned to post-application evaluation and 15 days after that the subjects were assessed for follow up. Results: No statistically significant differences were found between groups on the post-treatment or follow up for any of the variables investigated. Conclusion: KT technique provided no beneficial effects on pain, muscle strength, edema, knee function and life quality in elderly with knee OA. / Introdução: A osteoartrose (OA) de joelho é uma das doenças mais prevalente nos idosos, ocasionando dor, diminuição da força muscular, edema, perda de função e alteração na qualidade de vida desses indivíduos. Dentre os diversos possíveis tratamentos para a OA de joelho as bandagens vem sendo muito utilizadas. A técnica Kinesio Taping (KT) sugere entre os seus efeitos a diminuição da dor, edema e melhora da força muscular. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito da técnica KT como forma de tratamento da OA de joelho em indivíduos idosos . Métodos: 76 participantes com OA de joelho foram avaliados quanto a força muscular de quadríceps (dinamômetro isocinético), dor (algometria de pressão), edema (volumetria), funcionalidade de joelho (questionário Lysholm) e Qualidade de vida (questionário WOMAC). Após a avaliação os participantes foram randomizados em dois grupos, intervenção (GI) e placebo (GP). O GI recebeu KT com intuído de relaxamento de quadríceps, drenagem de edema e abertura de espaço subcutâneo; já o GP recebeu a bandagem elástica sem indicação terapêutica. Os participantes de ambos os grupos mantiveram as fitas durante 4 dias e retornaram para reavaliação imediatamente após 4 dias e após 15 dias pós-intervenção. Resultado: Foi observado não houve diferença entre grupos para nenhuma variável analisada, seja no momento imediatamente após a intervenção (4 dias) ou na avaliação após 15 dias da intervenção. Conclusão: Os resultados do presente estudo demonstraram que a utilização da técnica KT não tem efeito significativo na dor, na força muscular, no edema, na qualidade de vida e na funcionalidade de joelhos de idosos com OA de joelho após 4 dias de utilização da técnica.

Title: The Effect of Kinesiotaping on Pain Threshold Alteration of Lower Limbs and Pelvis in Latin American Sport Dance Couples Objectives: The aim of this study is to monitor the alteration of the pain threshold in predilective points of lower limbs and pelvis during loaded regime and to compare these changes with the control group with no kinesio tape. Methods: This experimental study employs intervention of kinesio tape applied to inhibit m. gastrocnemius medialis et lateralis and for mechanical correction of hallux valgus. There were five couples in experimental group and five couples in control group. The pain threshold change was objectivised by pressure algometer. Results: The measured data showed that the kinesiotaping has a positive influence on pain threshold in sport dance couples. In most dancers (9 out of 10) kinesio tape contributed to increasing or smaller decreasing of pain threshold with respect to the other lower limb. In comparison with the control group, pain threshold of dancers in the experimental group increased or decreased less even despite acute or subacute injury of the taped lower limb. One more finding is that the postural function has an influence on the pain threshold change after load. Pain threshold had a downward tendency in investigated persons with a worse...

Name: The Effect of Facilitating Kinesio Taping of lower scapula fixators on pain threshold of trigger points in the m. trapezius pars descendens Objectives: This study is a pilot study. The goal of this study is to determine effects of Facilitating Kinesio Taping of lower scapula fixators on painfulness of trigger points in the m. trapezius pars descendens. Methods: The study took place in a private medical office with thirteen patients. All of these patients were physically examined using standard tests of physiotherapy. Patients were measured using a pressure algometer to assess trigger points as painful. They reported the intensity of pain on VAS. The places of measurement were trigger points one and two in the muscle according Travell and Simons. Data were analyzed using the statistical program SPSS 15.0 and Microsoft Office Excel. Results: This study had three hypotheses. In the case of the first hypothesis, I concluded that KT has an effect on the pain threshold and its application will reduce the pain threshold in m.trapezius pars descendens. Statistical significance was the value of p = 0.03 and p = 0.011, the value of material significance (101.31 kPa and 106.7 kPa) confirmed my theory that after KT will increase the pressure of 100 kPa in the TrP1 and TrP2. In the second hypothesis, it...

Postural stability is necessary for all human activities. Management od postural control is provided especially by central nervous system. For management are essential afferent information from vestibular, visual and somatosensory system. Modification of any of these inputs could have influence postural stability. Changes of exteroceptive perception can be achieved by the application of kinesio tape. Kinesiotaping is currently very popular therapeutic method, which is attributed to the wide range of effects. In the theoretical part of this thesis are described these effects, including the results of scientific studies that are engaged in verify the effects. Experimental part of this thesis was focused on the objectification of any changes of postural stability after application of kinesio tape on dorsal and ventral side of the trunk in healthy individuals without injury or other disorders. For the examination were used two tests of Balance Master® System, the modified clinical test of sensory interaction on balance and the test limits of stability. The results were satistically evaluated at the level α = 0.05. Due to kinesio tape were observed no siginificant changes in the mean sway velocity of center of gravity. There were also found no significant changes of parameters that evaluate the transmission of...

Stipinkaulio distalinio galo lūžiai (SDGL) yra vienas dažniausių kaulų ir raumenų sužalojimų, sudarantys apie 3 proc. visų rankos sužeidimų. Lietuvoje, Sveidros duomenimis, 2010 m. dėl SDGL hospitalizuoti 1375 pacientai (986 moterys ir 389 vyrai). Vyrų traumų skaičiaus nei didėjimo, nei mažėjimo tendencijos nėra. Moterų traumų nuo 50–55 m. skaičius padvigubėja (47 iki 99). Vyresnių moterų SDGL patogenezės pagrindas gali būti osteoporozė. Tyrimo tikslas: Įvertinti kinezioteipavimo poveikį pacientams po tolimojo stipinkaulio galo lūžių. Tyrimo uždaviniai: 1. Įvertinti pacientų rankos funkciją ir savarankiškumą prieš ergoterapiją ir po jos taikant kinezioteipavimą; 2. Įvertinti pacientų rankos funkciją ir savarankiškumą prieš ergoterapiją ir po jos be kinezioteipavimo; 3. Palyginti ergoterapijos efektyvumą taikant kinezioteipavimą; Tyrimas buvo atliktas 2013 metų spalio – kovo mėnesiais. Ištirti 32 pacientai, patyrę tolimojo stipinkaulio galo lūžius, Viešosios įstaigos „Kauno klinikinėje ligoninėje“ bei „Kauno klinikos“, reabilitacijos skyriuje, gydyti ambulatoriškai. Pacientai buvo suskirstyti į dvi grupes: kontrolinę ir tiriamąją. Kontrolinę grupę sudarė pacientai, kuriems taikyta ergoterapija be kinezioteipavimo. Tiriamąją grupę sudarė pacientai, kuriems taikyta ergoterapija ir kinezioteipavimas. Abiejų grupių pacientams buvo sudaryta ir taikyta individuali ergoterapijos programa, atsižvelgiant į rankos funkcijos ir savarankiškumo sutrikimą. Ergoterapijos programos ir... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Distal radius fractures are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries. It consists about 3% of all hand injuries. In Lithuania 1375 patients were hospitalized in 2010 year. Men injury rate has unchanged. Women injuries rate from 50-55 has doubled. Aim of work was to estimate occupational therapy and kinesio taping influence to patients, experienced radius fractures. Tasks of this work were: 1. Evaluate patients hand function and independence before and after occupational therapy through kinesio taping. 2. Evaluate patients hand function and independence before and after occupational therapy using kinesio taping. 3. Compare the effectiveness of occupational therapy through kinesio taping. Research was conducted in October 2013 – March to examine the 32 patients experienced distal radius fractures at Kaunas Clinical hospital and Kaunas clinics in rehabilitation department. Patients were divided into two groups: control and study. The control group consisted of patients who received occupational therapy without kinesio taping. The study group consisted of patients who received occupational therapy through kinesio taping. The individual occupational therapy program were formed and applied for both groups of patients according to the hand function and self – independence. For occupational therapy program to evaluate the effectiveness of kinesio taping were used: specially for this research prepared questionnaire; hand strength was measured with dynamometer; functional range... [to full text]

Made available in DSpace on 2014-08-20T13:49:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marcos Atrib Zanchet.pdf: 1473842 bytes, checksum: 7b8de02d952b45627a76794f1b220943 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-12-14 / Given the increased use of tape Kinesio Taping ( KT ) by professionals working in sports and rehabilitation , it is necessary to conduct studies that focus on the effects of this method . As there are several proposed benefits from the application of KT , the objective is to quantify the physical effects of cutaneous stimulation with Kinesio Taping in the levels of maximal isometric strength and handgrip strength endurance . The present study is an experimental , repeated measures . Will be invited to compose the sportsmen young males , which do not have allergy to the material of the bandage or injury in the upper limbs . For collection of levels of muscular strength and endurance will use digital handgrip dynamometer . Data analysis will be performed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. A descriptive presentation of the data will average and standard deviation . A simple analysis of variance ANOVA and post hoc Bonferroni test will be used to compare the difference between different groups banding / Dado o aumento da utilização da bandagem Kinesio Taping (KT) por profissionais que atuam no meio esportivo e de reabilitação, torna-se necessária a realização de estudos que tenham como foco os efeitos desse método. Como são vários os benefícios propostos a partir da aplicação da KT, objetiva-se quantificar os efeitos físicos da estimulação tegumentar com Kinesio Taping nos níveis de força isométrica máxima de preensão manual e a resistência de força. O estudo apresentado é de caráter experimental, com medidas repetidas. Serão convidados para compor a esportistas jovens do sexo masculino, que não apresentem alergia ao material da bandagem ou lesão em membros superiores. Para coleta dos níveis de força e resistência muscular será utilizado dinamômetro digital de preensão manual. A análise dos dados será feita com o software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. A apresentação descritiva dos dados será em média e desvio padrão. Uma análise simples de variância ANOVA e teste post hoc de Bonferroni serão usados para comparar a diferença entre os diferentes grupos de bandagem

M.Tech. (Chiropractic) / Myofascial Pain Syndrome, is a common source of frustration for both healthcare practitioners and patients. It is the second most common reason for patients visiting their health care practitioner and constitutes up to 85% of the reasons for visits to pain clinics (Han and Harrison, 1997). As muscle pain is the most common work-related injury (Hubbard, 1998), it costs billions of dollars in lost revenue every year due to lost productivity (Fricton, 1990). Hong (1994), states that dry needling has been extensively studied and has been shown to decrease or even abolish myofascial pain. However post dry needling soreness is a common side effect of dry needling. Stuart (2010), states that applying kinesio tape® to a musculoskeletal injury during rehabilitation could result in a quicker recovery by allowing the body to biomechanically heal itself. Garcia-Mura et al (2009), results suggest that kinesio tape® is a method highly appropriate in the treatment of myofascial trigger points by normalising muscular function, increasing lymphatic and vascular flow, diminishing pain and aid in the correction of possible articular malalignment. The aim of this study was to determine the effects that kinesio tape® has on the trapezius trigger point one post needling, to determine whether there is an increase in the therapeutic effect of dry needling and an increased recovery time of the myofascial trigger points, with regards to changes in pressure pain threshold, pain and cervical range of motion. Participants for this study were recruited either by an advertisement which was placed on the information board of the Chiropractic Day Clinic at the University of Johannesburg as well as advertisements placed in and around the University of Johannesburg at the Doornfontein Campus. Also, many participants were made aware of this study via word of mouth from candidates already involved in the study. Thirty participants were randomly assigned into one of two groups, each consisting of 15 participants. Group A received dry needling of the trapezius trigger point one followed by the application of kinesio tape® whereas group B received dry needing of trapezius trigger point one only. Participants were treated 5 times with objective and subjective measurements taken at the 1st, 3rd and 5th visits. Objective measurements consisted of readings taken with an algometer and cervical range of motion (CROM) device. The subjective measurements consisted of the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the Vernon Mior Neck Disability Index. The results of the study showed clinically and statistical significant improvements for both groups in regards to alleviating pain subjectively (Numerical Pain Rating Scale and Vernon-Mior Neck Pain and Disability Index), increasing pressure pain threshold objectively (Algometer) and increasing range of motion objectively (Cervical Range of Motion device). However group A (dry needing and kinesio tape®) showed a greater improvement in both subjective and objective measurements. Based on the results of the study, it could be concluded that both dry needling on its own as well as applying kinesio tape® post dry needling can be effective in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle, however applying kinesio tape® post dry needling seemed to be more effective.

This project investigated the effects of Kinesio® Tape on pain, kinesiophobia, and proprioception in participants with patellar tendonitis. Thirty participants with patellar tendonitis were divided into three groups, the first received a supportive Kinesio® Tape application at the knee, the second received a facilitative application at the hip, and the third received both. A Visual Analog Score, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia score, and a proprioceptive score quantified through the Biodex Balance System were obtained both immediately after application, and 24 to 36 hours following. Statistically significant improvement in VAS scores and in proprioceptive ability with eyes closed 24 to 36 hours following Kinesio® Tape application was observed under all interventions. Kinesio® Tape application for pain, cause of pain and proprioception may assist patients with patellar tendonitis.

Title: Effect of Kinesio Taping on the functional condition of the musculoskeletal system The concept of the problem: The kinesiotaping method is currently very popular therapeutic method in sport as well as in physiotherapy. Although this method was primarily developed as therapeutic method, there is only a few studies, in which the kinesiotaping method is used on healthy individuals. Objective: The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the immediate effect of applied kinesio tape on changes in the range of motion of the thoracic spine in the sagittal plane on healthy individuals. Methods: The theoretical part deals with summary of the taping method as well as with anatomical and kinesiological aspects of flexion and extension of the thoracic spine. The practical part as an experiment (single blinded controlled trial) is dedicated to the application of kinesio and placebo tape, the way that both tapes were applied was specifically designed for the purpose of this thesis and for specifically selected individuals. For gathering the data and for the evaluation the changes in the range of motion, the index of thoracic spine mobility was used. Results: For experimental group - kinesio tape there were no statistically significant increase in the range of motion. Vice versa, according to the obtained...