调脂运脾丸配合耳穴贴压治疗脂肪肝56例

目的:探讨调脂运脾丸配合耳穴贴压治疗脂肪肝的临床疗效。方法:选择脂肪肝患者93例,随机分为治疗组56例和对照组37例,治疗组予口服调脂运脾丸配合耳穴贴压治疗,对照组予脂必妥片、联苯双酯滴丸口服,疗程均为3个月。结果:治疗组疗效明显优于对照组,统计学处理差异有显著性意义(P<0.01)。结论:调脂运脾丸配合耳穴贴压治疗脂肪肝有较好疗效。     

肌内效贴配合局部理疗治疗Bell麻痹的疗效观察

目的:观察肌内效贴疗法联合物理因子治疗Bell麻痹的疗效。方法:Bell麻痹患者72例随机分为观察组及对照组各36例,2组均采用超短波及超声波等物理因子治疗,观察组在此基础上加用肌内效贴扎术治疗。治疗前后运用简易面神经功能评分法、瞬目反射及面神经传导进行疗效评价。结果:治疗1个月后,2组简易面神经功能评分均较治疗前明显提高(P0.01),且观察组更高于对照组(P0.01);观察组平均治愈时间较对照组明显缩短(P0.01);2组患侧瞬目反射R1,R2潜伏时均较治疗前明显缩短(P0.05),且观察组更优于对照组(P0.05);2组患侧面神经传导速度均较治疗前明显提高(P0.01),且观察组更优于对照组(P0.05)。结论 :肌内效贴疗法联合物理因子治疗Bell麻痹可增加疗效,加速面神经恢复,缩短治愈时间,适宜临床推广应用。     

Fallbeispiel zum Aku-Taping: Pseudoradikuläre Lumboischialgie

A female patient with a six-year-old pseudoradicular lumboischialgia on the left side was diagnosed using methods of TCM and osteopathy. An osteopathic therapy was applied in combination with a mix of classic taping and acu-taping, as well as the encouragement to a more active lifestyle via Nordic Walking. Six weeks later the patient felt much better.     

针刺联合肌内效贴治疗周围性面神经炎的疗效观察

目的:观察针刺联合肌内效贴治疗周围性面神经炎的临床疗效。方法:将80例周围性面神经炎患者按随机数字表法分为治疗组(针刺联合肌内效贴组)和对照组(单纯针刺组),两组患者均接受常规药物治疗。两组患者治疗前,治疗后2周、4周采用House-Brackmann面神经分级标准给予评定,并在治疗前后采用中文版FaCE量表评价面神经麻痹患者的生存质量。结果:治疗后2周、4周,两组House-Brackmann评分均较治疗前改善(P0.05),且治疗组优于对照组(P0.05)。治疗4周后两组FaCE量表比较,两组评分均较治疗前提高,差异有显著性意义(P0.05),与对照组相比,治疗组对于改善面部运动、面部感觉、口腔功能、泪液分泌、社会功能等方面疗效更为明显(P0.05),对于改善眼睛感觉,治疗组与对照组疗效相当,差异无显著性意义(P0.05)。结论:针刺联合肌内效贴能进一步改善患者面神经功能,提高患者生存质量。     

The effectiveness of biomechanical taping and Kinesiotaping on shoulder pain,active range of motion and function of participants with Trapezius Myalgia: A randomized controlled trial

BackgroundTrapezius Myalgia (TM) is characterized by shoulder pain and dysfunction. Kinesio Taping is commonly used in symptom management of TM. Biomechanical Taping (BMT), a novel intervention, may provide equally effective management.ObjectivesThis paper reports on the effectiveness of Biomechanical Taping compared with Kinesio Taping in improving shoulder pain, active range of motion (AROM), and function.MethodsTwo groups of participants with TM were recruited through simple random sampling of participants from nine call centers and purposively-sampled participants from one fast-food chain and one community based rehabilitation center in Manila, Philippines. Participants were randomly allocated to either Kinesio Taping or biomechanical taping group in a double-blind clinical trial. Irrespective of the type of taping, participants performed gentle passive stretching of upper trapezius for six times each held for 30 s on Days 1, 3, and 5. On Days 2 and 4, participants performed gentle passive stretch of upper trapezius three times a day. Pre- and post-intervention measures were taken of Visual Analogue Scale for pain intensity, AROM for shoulder movement, and Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand for function.ResultsOf 68 participants, 62 had shoulder symptoms secondary to TM. Similar significant within group improvements were found for Visual Analogue Scale scores, and Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand for biomechanical taping and Kinesio Taping interventions when comparing between group results (p < 0.05).ConclusionBiomechanical Taping appears to be as effective as Kinesio Taping in the short term in decreasing pain and improving function of individuals with TM. Both taping techniques did not restrict shoulder AROM of included participants.Mesh TermsAthletic Tape, Myalgia, Pain Measurements, Shoulder PainNon-Mesh TermsBiomechanical Taping Technique     

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Venous Symptoms,Bioelectrical Activity of the Gastrocnemius Muscle,Range of Ankle Motion,and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women With Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objective

To assess the efficacy of Kinesio taping (KT) on venous symptoms, quality of life, severity, pain, edema, range of ankle motion (ROAM), and peripheral muscle myoelectrical activity in lower limbs of postmenopausal women with mild chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

Design

Double-blinded randomized controlled trial with concealed allocation.

Setting

Clinical setting.

Participants

Consecutive postmenopausal women (N=123; age range, 62–67y) with early-stage CVI. None of the participants withdrew because of adverse effects.

Intervention

Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group for standardized KT application for external gastrocnemius (EG) and internal gastrocnemius (IG) muscle enhancement and ankle function correction or a placebo control group for sham KT application. Both interventions were performed 3 times a week during a 4-week period.

Main Outcome Measures

Venous symptoms, CVI severity, pain, leg volume, gastrocnemius electromyographic data, ROAM, and quality of life were recorded at baseline and after treatment.

Results

The experimental group evidenced significant improvements in pain distribution, venous claudication, swelling, heaviness, muscle cramps, pruritus, and CVI severity score (P≤.042). Both groups reported significant reductions in pain (experimental group: 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.6 to 2.1; control group: 95% CI, −0.2 to 0.3). There were no significant changes in either group in quality of life, leg volume, or ROAM. The experimental group showed significant improvements in root mean square signals (right leg: EG 95% CI, 2.99–5.84; IG 95% CI, 1.02–3.42; left leg: EG 95% CI, 3.00–6.25; IG 95% CI, 3.29–5.3) and peak maximum contraction (right leg: EG 95% CI, 4.8–22.7; IG 95% CI, 2.67–24.62; left leg: EG 95% CI, 2.37–20.44; IG 95% CI, 2.55–25.53), which were not changed in controls.

Conclusions

KT may reduce venous symptoms, pain, and their severity and enhance gastrocnemius muscle activity, but its effects on quality of life, edema, and ROAM remain uncertain. KT may have a placebo effect on venous pain.     

Efficacy of kinesio taping on isokinetic quadriceps torque in knee osteoarthritis: a double blinded randomized controlled study

Abstract

Study design: Double blind pre-test post-test control group design. Objectives: To compare the isokinetic quadriceps torque, standardized stair-climbing task (SSCT) and pain during SSCT between subjects diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis pre and post kinesio tape (KT) application with and without tension. Background: Strength of the quadriceps and torque producing capability is frequently found to be compromised in knee osteoarthritis. The efficacy of KT in improving isokinetic quadriceps torque in knee osteoarthritis is unknown, forming the basis for this study. Methods and measures: Forty subjects were randomly allocated to either the experimental (therapeutic KT with tension) or control group (sham KT without tension) with the allocation being concealed. Pre and post test measurements of isokinetic quadriceps torque, SSCT and pain during SSCT were carried out by a blinded assessor. Results: A large effect size with significant improvements in the peak quadriceps torque (concentric and eccentric at angular velocities of 90° per second and 120° per second), SSCT and pain were obtained in the experimental group when compared to the control group. Conclusion: Application of therapeutic KT is effective in improving isokinetic quadriceps torque, SSCT and reducing pain in knee osteoarthritis.     

THE EFFECT OF KINESIO? TAPE ON VERTICAL JUMP AND DYNAMIC POSTURAL CONTROL

Introduction and Background:

Ankle injuries are one of the most common injuries among physically active individuals. The role of prophylactic ankle taping and bracing has been studied extensively. Kinesio^® Tape (KT) is a somewhat new type of taping technique gaining popularity as both treatment and performance enhancement tool. However, there is limited research on the effect of KT on functional performance.

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the application of Kinesio Tex^® Tape had an effect on vertical jump and dynamic postural control in healthy young individuals.

Methods:

52 healthy subjects free of ankle or lower extremity problems (28 males and 24 females; age: 22.12±2.08 years; height: 170.77±8.69 cm; weight: 69.90±12.03 kg) participated in the study. Subjects were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (KT with tension) or the control group (KT without tension). Vertical jump was measured using the VertiMetric device and dynamic postural control was assessed using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) under three conditions: (1) without taping; (2) immediately after taping; (3) 24 hours after taping with the taping remaining in situ.

Results:

Three-way repeated measure ANOVA was conducted in order to identify differences between the experimental and the control group during the three conditions. Overall, there were no differences between groups in vertical jump maximum height, vertical jump average height, or the SEBT scores for the three time periods (pre-test, post-test, 24hrs-post-test). However, the main effect of KT was moderated by a significant gender interaction, resulting in a statistically significant effect of KT for the SEBT scores in the posterior-medial direction, F(1.72, 82.57) = 4.50, p = 0.018 and the medial direction, F(1.75, 83.81) = 4.27, p = 0.021. Follow-up analyses indicated that female subjects in the KT group had increased SEBT scores between three time periods when compared to the placebo group.

Discussion:

KT application on the ankle neither decreased nor increased vertical jump height in healthy non-injured young individuals, but did increase dynamic postural control in females for certain directions. Additional study is warranted using different measures of balance to further investigate the effect of KT on dynamic postural control.

Level of Evidence:

2b     

Electromyographic comparison of vastus medialis obliquus facilitatory versus vastus lateralis inhibitory kinesio taping in athletes with patellofemoral pain: A randomized clinical trial

BackgroundPatellofemoral pain (PFP) is among the most common orthopedic complications afflicting active young people. Diminished coordination of the vastii, delayed activation of the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO), and decreased VMO-to-vastus lateralis (VL) activity ratio are well documented as underlying causes of PFP. This study compares the effects of VMO facilitatory kinesio tape (KT) versus VL inhibitory KT on electromyographic (EMG) activity of the vastii, balance, and pain in athletes with PFP.MethodsIn this single-blind randomized clinical trial, thirty-two female athletes with PFP (mean age 26.33 ± 5.93 years) were randomly assigned to VMO facilitatory KT (n = 16) or VL inhibitory KT (n = 16) groups. In the facilitatory group, a Y-shaped strip of KT at 25% of its available tension was attached from the origin of the VMO to its insertion and in the inhibitory group, an insertion-to-origin Y-shaped strip of KT at 15% of its available tension was applied on the VL. Pain intensity, dynamic balance, and EMG data were assessed respectively with a visual analogue scale, the modified Star Excursion Balance Test, and an EMG telemetry system, before and immediately after KT application.ResultsPain intensity decreased and dynamic balance improved significantly after taping in both groups, and VMO: VL activity ratio increased significantly in the VL group. However, none of the parameters differed significantly between groups.ConclusionsBoth VMO facilitatory and VL inhibitory KT can improve pain and balance, while the inhibitory technique might be more effective in regulating the VMO to VL activity ratio in athletes with PFP.     

肌内效贴技术结合针刀治疗卒中后肩痛的临床研究及安全性分析

目的:评定运用肌内效贴技术结合针刀治疗卒中后肩痛的临床疗效及安全性。方法:选取2018年1月~2019年9月东莞市滨海湾中心医院中医康复科和神经内科的脑卒中后肩痛患者120例,随机分为治疗组和对照组各60例。对照组运用常规康复治疗训练,治疗组在此基础上配合运用肌内效贴技术及针刀治疗。分别记录两组患者在治疗前、治疗2周后及治疗4周后的肩痛VAS评分、上肢简化Fugl-Meyer运动功能评分及Constant-murley评分,并分析其疗效。结果:治疗2周、4周后,两组患者的VAS评分、FAM评分、CMS评分均较治疗前显著改善(P<0.05),且治疗组组治疗后的各评分显著优于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:运用肌内效贴结合针刀治疗卒中后肩痛临床疗效满意,安全性高。