The Effect of Kinesio Taping in Forward Bending of the Lumbar Spine
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- Lemos Thiago Vilela
- Physical Therapy Program, Universidade Estadual de Goiás: Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Albino Anna Carolina Gonçalves
- Physical Therapy Program, Universidade Estadual de Goiás: Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Matheus Joao Paulo C.
- Physical Therapy Program, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil
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- Barbosa Aurélio de Melo
- Physical Therapy Program, Universidade Estadual de Goiás: Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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Abstract
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a lumbar fascia Kinesio Taping® technique forward bending range of motion. [Subjects and Methods] This was a longitudinal study with a randomized clinical trial composed of 39 subjects divided into three groups (control, Kinesio Without Tension-KWT, and Kinesio Fascia Correction-KFC). The subjects were assessed by Schober and fingertip-to-floor tests and left the tape in place for 48 hours before being reassessed 24 hours, 48 hours and 30 days after its removal. [Results] In all three experimental groups no significant differences were observed with the Schober test, but it was possible to observe an increase in lumbar flexion after 30 days. With the fingertip-to-floor distance assessment, the KFC and KWT groups showed significantly improved flexibility 24 hours and 48 hours after tape removal. [Conclusion] The Kinesio Taping® influenced fascia mobility, allowing for slight improvement of lumbar flexibility.
Journal
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- Journal of Physical Therapy Science
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Journal of Physical Therapy Science 26 (9), 1371-1375, 2014
The Society of Physical Therapy Science
