肌内效贴辅助物理疗法治疗足底筋膜炎的短期疗效观察

目的:观察研究肌内效贴辅助物理疗法治疗足底筋膜炎的短期疗效。方法:选取42例足底筋膜炎患者随机分为治疗组与对照组,两组患者均予以体外冲击波(ESWT)及牵伸训练,治疗组在此基础上辅以肌内效贴贴扎。治疗前、治疗后1周、治疗后2周分别采用疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS)、肌骨超声、美国矫形足踝协会(AOFAS)踝与后足功能评分表评估患者的疼痛程度、足底筋膜厚度及足的功能状态。结果:治疗前两组患者各项指标差异无显著性意义(P0.05)。治疗后1周,一天结束时的疼痛程度及AOFAS评分治疗组均较对照组显著改善,差异具有显著性意义(P0.05,P0.01),治疗后2周晨起第一步、一天结束时的疼痛程度及AOFAS评分治疗组均较对照组显著改善,治疗组足底筋膜变薄,与对照组比较差异具有显著性意义(P0.01)。除对照组治疗后1周一天结束时的疼痛程度较治疗前无显著改善(P0.05),两组患者治疗后1周和2周,晨起第一步、一天结束时的疼痛程度及AOFAS评分均较治疗前改善,差异具有显著性意义(P0.01)。治疗组治疗后2周足底筋膜厚度较治疗前差异有显著性意义(P0.01)。结论:在冲击波和牵伸训练基础上辅以肌内效贴可更好地缓解足底筋膜炎患者的疼痛,改善功能。     

Effet du sens de pose du kinesio taping sur les épicondyliens

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a kinesio taping^® strip on epicondylians’ muscle activity at rest, according to the way of laying (distoproximal or proximodistal).

Methods

A strip of kinesio taping^® was positioned on the forearm of 54 subjects, divided in two groups of 27 subjects according to the way of laying. The surface electromyographic activity (EMG) was recorded on the epicondylian muscles at rest, before and after laying the strip.

Results

In the distoproximal group, the EMG activity at rest was significantly lower with the kinesio taping^® strip than the activity without the strip (40.2 mV vs 53.6 mV; P = 0.0035). There wasn’t any significant effect of the strip in the proximodistal group.

Discussion

The distoproximal laying of the kinesio taping^® strip had a detoning effect on epicondylians’ EMG activity at rest. The proximodistal laying didn’t have any effects.     

Cutaneous stimulation from patella tape causes a differential increase in vasti muscle activity in people with patellofemoral pain.

Patella taping reduces pain in individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP), although the mechanism remains unclear. One possibility is that patella taping modifies vasti muscle activity via stimulation of cutaneous afferents. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of stretching the skin over the patella on vasti muscle activity in people with PFP. Electromyographic activity (EMG) of individual motor units in vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) was recorded via a needle electrode and from surface electrodes placed over VMO and vastus lateralis (VL). A tape was applied to the skin directly over the patella and stretch was applied via the tape in three directions, while subjects maintained a gentle isometric knee extension effort at constant force. Recordings were made from five separate motor units in each direction. Stretch applied to the skin over the patella increased VMO surface EMG and was greatest with lateral stretch. There was no change in VL surface EMG activity. While there was no net increase in motor unit firing rate, it was increased in the majority of motor units during lateral stretch. Application of stretch to the skin over VMO via the tape can increase VMO activity, suggesting that cutaneous stimulation may be one mechanism by which patella taping produces a clinical effect.     

Comparative efficacy of the dorsal application of Kinesio tape and splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

BackgroundCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptoms are problematic especially when signs and symptoms are not substantial enough to require surgical intervention. Conservative treatments have mixed effectiveness, yet are one of the best options for mild to moderate CTS. Kinesio tape is an emerging modality, as it provides biomechanical support while allowing movement.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of dorsal application of Kinesio tape on occupational performance as measured by pain and function in individuals with mild to moderate CTS, as compared with the accepted nonsurgical intervention of general cockup orthosis and lumbrical stretching exercises versus sham tape.Study DesignSingle-blind randomized controlled trial.MethodsForty-four participants (68 wrists) with CTS were randomized to one of three interventions: Kinesio tape group, sham group, or standard protocol group. Each completed baseline and four subsequent measurements of numeric pain rating scale, visual analog scale (VAS), Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), grip and pinch, with application of intervention every three days. Daily symptom journals were completed, standard protocol group recorded wearing schedule and exercises.ResultsIn the forearm and wrist, a significant reduction in median numeric pain rating scale pain scores in Kinesio tape group was observed (r = 0.76, P = .01; r = 0.77, P = .01; respectively), but not in the standard protocol group (r = 0.51, P = .17; r = 0.53, P = .11) and sham group (r = 0.46, P = .30; r = 0.39, P = .43) with a minimal clinically important difference of 1.0. In the Kinesio tape group, the forearm (24%) and wrist (36%) reached the clinical significance as compared with the standard protocol forearm (18%) and wrist (32%).The minimal clinically important difference for pain reduction on the visual analog scale was 1.64. Kinesio tape and sham group had significant improvement in function, but not the standard protocol group.DiscussionThis study provides promising evidence for the use of Kinesio tape as a possible conservative intervention for management of symptoms in individuals with mild to moderate CTS. The study also illuminates new considerations of younger, active individuals reporting signs and symptoms of CTS as well as mechanism of effects on pain reduction.ConclusionsKinesio tape provided additional improvement in pain and function as compared to the standard approach.     

Acupuncture and Kinesio Taping for the acute management of Bell’s palsy: A case report

BackgroundBell’s palsy is an idiopathic, acute peripheral palsy of the facial nerve that supplies the muscles of facial expression. Despite an expected 70% full recovery rate, up to 30% of patients are left with potentially disfiguring facial weakness, involuntary movements, or persistent lacrimation. The most frequently used treatment options are corticosteroids and antiviral drugs. However, accompanying clinical conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, gastrointestinal disturbances, polypharmacy of geriatric patients, and significant sequelae ratios, indicate the need for safe and effective complementary therapies that would enhance the success of the conventional interventions.Case summaryA 26-year-old female presented with numbness and earache on the left side of the face; these symptoms had been ongoing for 8–10 h. Physical examination revealed peripheral facial paralysis of House-Brackmann grade III and corticosteroid-valacyclovir treatment was initiated. On the same day, Kinesio Taping was applied to the affected nerve and muscle area with the aim of primarily neurofacilitation and edema-pain relief. On the fifth day, acupuncture treatment was started and was continued for 3 consecutive days. A physical therapy program was administered for the subsequent 10 days. At the 3-week follow-up examination, Bell’s palsy was determined as grade I, and the treatment was stopped.ConclusionAcupuncture and Kinesio Taping, in conjunction with physical therapy modalities, are safe and promising complementary therapies for the acute management of Bell's palsy. However, further large scale and randomized controlled studies are necessary to assess whether these complementary interventions have significant additive or synergistic effect for complete recovery of patients with Bell’s palsy.     

A scoping review of the use of elastic therapeutic tape for neck or upper extremity conditions

Study designScoping review.IntroductionElastic therapeutic tape is a relatively new intervention for treating a variety of injuries; however, there is little evidence to support its effectiveness for neck or upper extremity conditions.Purpose of the studyThis scoping review examines current evidence on the recommended application, purpose and effectiveness of elastic therapeutic tape for treating neck or upper extremity conditions.MethodsA scoping review was conducted to examine the evidence in 14 peer-reviewed published articles that reported on the use of elastic therapeutic tape for neck or upper extremity conditions.ResultsSix studies reported statistically significant changes to pain with the use of elastic therapeutic tape. Only three studies found statistically significant changes to range of motion.ConclusionsElastic therapeutic tape may play a role in reducing short-term neck and upper extremity pain, however future high quality studies that contribute to the evidence base for its use are needed.Level of evidenceN/A     

肌内效布贴扎联合Aircast加压冷疗系统对急性踝关节扭伤的临床疗效

目的探讨肌内效布贴扎联合Aircast加压冷疗系统对急性踝关节扭伤的临床疗效。方法选择2012年1月至2013年6月就诊于本院的早期急性踝关节扭伤患者74例,随机分为观察组及对照组,对照组采用肌内效布贴扎、常规冷敷及加压治疗,观察组在此基础上采用Aircast加压冷疗系统进行治疗。治疗后48 h、1周对疗效、VAS评分、肿胀程度进行评估。结果对照组治疗后48 h总有效率、48 h疗效及1周疗效较对照组均存在统计学意义(P0.05)。对照组治疗后重度疼痛2例,观察组治疗后无重度疼痛患者。两组患者治疗后疼痛程度,观察组较对照组存在统计学意义(P0.05)。治疗48 h、4 d后观察组跟骨围减少程度较对照组具有统计学意义(P0.05),治疗1周后观察组跟骨围变化较对照组无统计学意义(P0.05)。观察组消肿时间较对照组存在显著缩短(P0.05)。结论肌内效布贴扎联合Aircast加压冷疗系统可有效促进急性踝关节扭伤患者恢复并减轻疼痛,较单一采用肌内效布贴扎治疗优势明显。     

不同肌内效贴贴扎方式治疗脑卒中后肩手综合征的疗效观察

目的 观察不同肌内效贴贴扎方式对脑卒中后肩手综合征患者手肿胀程度、肩痛、上肢功能和日常生活活动能力的影响。 方法 采用随机数字表法将60例脑卒中后肩手综合征患者分为对照组、A组、B组、C组,每组15例。4组患者均予以康复训练和常规药物治疗,A组在对照组基础上进行手部爪形+腕部I形+肩部I形贴扎,B组在对照组基础上进行手部爪形+腕部I形+肩部Y形贴扎,C组在对照组基础上进行手部爪形+腕部I形+肩部Y形+肩部I形贴扎。治疗前和治疗4周后（治疗后）,采用排水法计算患者双手体积差,用远红外热成像仪测量患者双手温度差,用视觉模拟评分法（VAS）、Fugl-Meyer量表（FMA）、改良Barthel指数（MBI）评定患者的肩痛、上肢运动功能、日常生活活动能力。 结果 治疗前,4组患者双手体积差、双手温度差、VAS、FMA、MBI评分比较,差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。与组内治疗前比较,4组患者治疗后双手体积差、双手温度差、VAS、FMA、MBI评分均有所改善（P＜0.05）。与对照组治疗后比较,A组、B组、C组双手体积差、双手温度差、VAS评分减少、FMA评分增加（P＜0.05）。C组治疗后FMA评分［(27.69±6.91)分］高于对照组［(12.87±3.04)分］、A组［(20.57±6.16)分］、B组［(18.64±5.73)分］（P＜0.05）。4组治疗后MBI评分比较,差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。 结论 康复训练和肌内效贴均可有效减小脑卒中后肩手综合征患者的双手体积差和双手温度差,减轻患肩痛,提高日常生活活动能力。在康复训练基础上,进行手部爪形+腕部I形+肩部Y形+肩部I形贴扎还可提高患者患侧的上肢运动功能。