耳穴贴压配合心理干预治疗血液透析并发抑郁症的疗效

目的观察耳穴贴压配合心理干预治疗维持性血液透析并发抑郁症的疗效。方法将60例维持性血液透析并发抑郁症的患者随机分为22，每组各30例。治疗组在常规血液透析的基础上采用耳穴贴压配合心理干预，8周为1个疗程，共治疗2个疗程；对照组仅进行常规血液透析治疗。分别在治疗后4周和8周采用抑郁自评量表（SDS）评定和测定血白蛋白水平来评价疗效。结果治疗组减分率明显高于对照组（P〈0．05）；治疗组总有效率为76．7％，对照组为2313％，治疗组明显高于对照组（P〈0．05）；治疗组血白蛋白升高（P〈0.05）。结论耳穴贴压配合心理干预对维持性血液透析并发抑郁症的患者具有良好的疗效。     

悬吊训练联合肌内效贴对不随意运动型脑瘫患儿姿势控制能力的影响

目的：探讨悬吊运动训练联合肌内效贴对不随意运动型脑瘫患儿姿势控制能力的影响。方法：选取不随意运动型脑瘫患儿40例随机分为对照组和观察组各20例，2组患儿均给予常规康复训练，对照组在常规康复训练基础上予以悬吊运动训练，观察组在常规康复训练基础上进行肌内效贴贴扎下的悬吊训练，分别于治疗前后采用儿童平衡量表（PBS），“起立-行走”计时测试（TUGT）和Pro-Kin 254平衡测试系统分别评估2组患儿的姿势控制能力。结果：治疗12周后，2组患儿PBS评分较治疗前均升高(P<0.05)，TUGT、运动长度、运动椭圆面积和总偏移指数较治疗前均降低(P<0.05)，组间比较结果显示观察组PBS评分高于对照组(P<0.05)，TUGT、运动长度、运动椭圆面积和总偏移指数均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论：肌内效贴可作为悬吊训练中的补充手段，在有限的训练时间内进一步改善不随意运动型脑瘫的姿势控制能力，该方案值得在临床上推广与应用。     

体外冲击波联合肌内效布贴扎治疗跖腱膜炎的疗效观察及护理

目的 观察体外冲击波联合肌内效布贴扎治疗跖腱膜炎的疗效及护理体会.方法 将41例跖腱膜炎患者随机分组,在常规体外冲击波治疗并由护士指导患者康复治疗的基础上分别联合(联合组21例)与不联合(对照组20例)肌内效布贴扎.两组患者分别于体外冲击波首次治疗前和治疗后5周(每周1次治疗,5周1个疗程)、10周采用视觉模拟评分法(VAS)进行疼痛评分以评估疗效.结果 治疗前,两组患者VAS评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.01);经体外冲击波或联合肌内效布贴扎治疗5周、10周后,两组均较治疗前相比差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),10周后治疗有效率分别达71.43％(联合组)和51.22％(对照组);且10周后联合组VAS评分较对照组明显减少(P<0.01).结论 在指导患者康复治疗的基础上,体外冲击波联合肌内效布贴扎治疗跖腱膜炎远期疗效更显著.     

Effects of Kinesio taping in rectus femoris activity and sit-to-stand movement in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: placebo-controlled,repeated-measure design

Background: Although it has been commonly used in rehabilitation sets, there is a lack of studies verifying the effects of Kinesio taping to improve functionality in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). This information would promote evidence-based practice.

Purpose: To verify the effects of Kinesio taping in the performance of sit-to-stand movement in children with unilateral CP.

Methods and materials: A blinded, single placebo-controlled and repeated-measure design. The setting was the rehabilitation clinic of the university and care facilities. A total of 11 children from 6 to 12 years of age (mean: 10.5 years; standard deviation: 2.8 years) and classified as levels I and II by the Gross Motor Function Classification System were included. Kinesio taping was applied over the rectus femoris of the affected limb. Three taping conditions were used: Kinesio taping, without Kinesio taping and placebo. Three seat heights were used: neutral (100%), lowered (80%), and elevated (120%). Muscle activity (electromyography) and trunk and lower limb alignment (kinematics) were evaluated as body structures and function measures. The time required to perform sit-to-stand was used as a functionality measure. Mixed analysis of variation (ANOVA) measured angular variables of the hip, knee, ankle, and rectus femoris activity. Repeated ANOVA measured angular variables of trunk and pelvis and total duration. Significance was accepted for values of p?≤?0.05.

Results: Kinesio taping increased rectus femoris activity, decreased peak flexion of the trunk, knee, hip, and ankle, and increased trunk extension in the end of sit-to-stand when compared with without Kinesio taping and placebo. Total duration was decreased with lower effect sizes.

Conclusions: Immediate application of Kinesio taping modified body structures and function measures during sit-to-stand in children with unilateral CP, but it did not alter functionality.

• Implications for Rehabilitation

• Evidence-based practice about the use of Kinesio taping in Cerebral Palsy.

• Knowledge about alternative rehabilitation techniques in Cerebral Palsy.

• Knowledge about sensory stimulation in Cerebral Palsy.

• Effectiveness of Kinesio taping in muscle activation.

     

A clinical study of the biomechanics of step descent using different treatment modalities for patellofemoral pain

Introduction

In the previous study we have demonstrated that in healthy subjects significant changes in coronal and transverse plane mechanics can be produced by the application of a neutral patella taping technique and a patellar brace. Recently it has also been identified that patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) display alterations in gait in the coronal and transverse planes.

Objective

This study investigated the effect of patellar bracing and taping on the three-dimensional mechanics of the knee of patellofemoral pain patients during a step descent task.

Method

Thirteen patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome performed a slow step descent. This was conducted under three randomized conditions: (a) no intervention, (b) neutral patella taping, (c) patellofemoral bracing. A 20 cm step was constructed to accommodate an AMTI force platform. Kinematic data were collected using a ten camera infra-red Oqus motion analysis system. Reflective markers were placed on the foot, shank and thigh using the Calibrated Anatomical System Technique (CAST).

Results

The coronal plane knee range of motion was significantly reduced with taping (P = 0.031) and bracing (P = 0.005). The transverse plane showed a significant reduction in the knee range of motion with the brace compared to taping (P = 0.032) and no treatment (P = 0.046).

Conclusion

Patients suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome demonstrated improved coronal plane and torsional control of the knee during slow step descent following the application of bracing and taping. This study further reinforces the view that coronal and transverse plane mechanics should not be overlooked when studying patellofemoral pain.     

Systematic Review on Effectiveness of shoulder taping in Hemiplegia

BackgroundShoulder pain and subluxation are the commonly encountered problems among subjects with hemiplegia. Rehabilitating the shoulder following stroke is a challenging task among physiotherapists in rehabilitation set up. There is a need to validate the effectiveness of externally applied taping materials in hemiplegic shoulder.ObjectiveThis systematic review analyses the efficacy of taping on hemiplegic shoulder in terms of alleviating pain and managing subluxation.MethodsSystematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to determine the effects of taping on hemiplegic shoulder. Articles were electronically searched from the year 2000 to 2017 in the 4 databases, Google scholar, CINAHL, Pubmed, and Pedro. Reviewers graded the papers according to Lloyd-Smith's hierarchy of evidence scale. Papers were quality appraised using a systematic review of RCT tool developed by National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (United States), named as quality assessment of controlled intervention studies tool.ResultsEight papers were included, totaling 132 participants. All the RCT's included in this review were good quality. There was a significant effect on taping method for reduction of pain and subluxation among subjects with stroke.ConclusionsThis systematic review provides sufficient evidence to suggest taping is a beneficial method for reducing pain and shoulder subluxation among stroke subjects.     

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.     

肩周肌群训练联合肌内效贴治疗肩袖损伤的疗效观察

目的：研究肩周肌群训练联合肌内效贴治疗肩袖损伤的临床疗效。方法：选取符合肩袖损伤标准的患者40例,随机分成研究组和对照组各20例。对照组进行肩周肌群训练,研究组在对照组基础上增加肌内效贴布,治疗疗程为4周。2组在治疗前（T1）、治疗4周后（T2）、治疗结束后1个月随访时（T3）进行评估,评价指标采用视觉模拟评分法（VAS）、Constant-Murley肩关节评分系统(CMS)、美国加州大学肩关节评分系统(UCLA)、患侧肩关节活动范围(ROM)。结果：在T2和T3时,2组患者VAS评分均较T1时明显下降（均P＜0.05）,CMS及UCLA评分均较T1时明显提高（均P＜0.05）,前屈、外展、内外旋活动度均较T1时明显增加（均P＜0.05）,且研究组VAS评分均更低于对照组（均P＜0.05）,CMS及UCLA评分均更高于对照组（均P＜0.05）,前屈、外展、内外旋活动度均更高于对照组（均P＜0.05）;在T3随访时,研究组VAS评分较T2时明显下降（P＜0.05）,CMS及UCLA评分均较T2时明显提高（均P＜0.05）,前屈、外展、内外旋活动度均较T2时明显增加（均P＜0.05）,而对照组各项评分和肩关节ROM较T2时差异均无统计学意义。结论：说明肩周肌群训练联合肌内效贴治疗肩袖损伤效果更好,而且在治疗结束后1个月内肌内效贴仍能够维持一定的效果,值得临床推广应用。     

Effects of truncal taping on center of gravity sway: comparison of different trunk muscle masses

[Purpose] Taping is a therapeutic technique used to prevent and treat sporting injuries and other conditions. This study aimed to clarify how kinesio taping versus non-elastic taping of the trunk affects postural control. [Participants and Methods] Thirty-three healthy male participants were included in this study. Participants were assigned to low or high trunk skeletal muscle mass groups. Main outcomes of path length and area representing the center of gravity sway were measured using a Zebris FDM-S system in three conditions: control, kinesio taping, and non-elastic taping. Tapes were applied to the rectus abdominis, external oblique, and erector spinae muscles. The measured limb position was seated on a balance cushion. [Results] The area of the low trunk mass group differed significantly between kinesio and non-elastic taping. However, the path length of the low trunk mass group and path length and area of participants with high trunk mass did not differ significantly between groups. [Conclusion] This study’s findings indicated that two types of taping methods affected the area of gravitational sway in healthy adult males with a low trunk muscle mass.