Effects of Space and Lymphatic Correction Technique of Kinesiotaping among Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Muhammad Zeshan Ahmad, Saima Riaz, Hina Hanif, Hafiza Neelam Muneeb, Rehan Ramzan Khan, Sana Hafeez
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ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the effects of space and
lymphatic correction technique of kinesiotaping among patients with shoulder
impingement syndrome.
Methodology: This study was a Quasi-experimental trial.
The study was conducted in Tahir Hospital Lahore. The study was completed within
the time duration from September 2019 to
April 2020 after the approval from ethical committee. Forty Patients of age 25-50
years were included in study. The total sample size of 40 was divided into
Group A (Conventional Exercises) and Group B (Conventional Exercises and
Kinesiology Taping) through concealment by envelope method. Patients were
evaluated with Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Numeric
Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for functional assessment and pain respectively. The
patients of both groups were assessed at baseline, after the 4th, 8th
and 12th treatment session. Data was analyzed on SPSS 22.
Results: The mean treatment differences of group A
(Conventional) Pre-treatment NPRS was 9, and Post-treatment NPRS was 4.8.
Pre-treatment DASH score was 75 and Post-treatment DASH score was 48.8 with p-value
< 0.001. The mean treatment difference of group B (Experimental group)
Pre-treatment NPRS was 10 and Post-treatment NPRS 4.2, Pre-treatment DASH score
was 74.6 and Post-treatment DASH score was 28.9 with p-value < 0.001.
Conclusion: Space and lymphatic correction technique of
kinesiotaping along with conventional exercises is more effective than
conventional exercises alone in shoulder impingement syndrome.
Key words: Athletic Tape,
shoulder impingement syndrome, shoulder pain, Physical Therapy Modalities.