Aliaa Elabd
Lecturer
Efficacy of kinesiology tape versus postural correction exercises on neck disability and axioscapular muscles fatigue in mechanical neck dysfunction: A randomized blinded clinical trial
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies • 2017
Publication Information
Authors
Aliaa M El-Abd; Abeer R Ibrahim; Haytham M El-Hafez
Keywords
Cervical pain; Electromyography; Exercises; Fatigue; Taping.
Journal
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
Publisher
Not Available
Volume
21
Issue
2
Pages
314-321
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
Background: Mechanical neck dysfunction (MND), with axioscapular muscles fatigue, is highly prevalent worldwide. While postural correction is commonly used for its treatment, efficacy of kinesiology tape (KT) has received considerable attention.
Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of KT versus correction exercises on neck disability, and axioscapular muscles fatigue in MND patients.
Methods: 46 MND patients were randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups receiving 4 weeks treatment of either KT or correction exercises. Neck disability and axioscapular muscles fatigue as median frequency of electromyography (EMG-MF) were measured pre and post treatment.
Results: Group-by-time interaction was not significant in the multivariable test. Post hoc tests revealed that KT produced more disability reduction than the postural exercises. However, there was no significant interaction for EMG-MF.
Conclusions: KT has been found to be more effective than postural exercises to reduce neck disability. However, both modalities have similar effects to reduce axioscapular muscles fatigue.
Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of KT versus correction exercises on neck disability, and axioscapular muscles fatigue in MND patients.
Methods: 46 MND patients were randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups receiving 4 weeks treatment of either KT or correction exercises. Neck disability and axioscapular muscles fatigue as median frequency of electromyography (EMG-MF) were measured pre and post treatment.
Results: Group-by-time interaction was not significant in the multivariable test. Post hoc tests revealed that KT produced more disability reduction than the postural exercises. However, there was no significant interaction for EMG-MF.
Conclusions: KT has been found to be more effective than postural exercises to reduce neck disability. However, both modalities have similar effects to reduce axioscapular muscles fatigue.