Acute Effect of Myofascial Release and Kinesiology Taping
Condition: Low Back Pain; Kinesio Taping; Myofascial Release Technique
MeSH terms: Back Pain; Low Back Pain
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Chronic low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of activity limitation and
      disability. The prevalence of chronic CBA among young adults is known to increase, and a
      recent epidemiological study reported a rate of 42.4% per year among young adults. Studies
      show that changes in the paravertebral muscles have an important relationship with the
      formation of Chronic LBP, and therefore, evaluation of the mechanical properties of the
      paravertebral muscles is of great importance for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of
      Chronic LBP.

      Mechanical properties of the muscle, such as muscle stiffness and tone, are considered
      essential for maintaining efficient muscle contraction. Abnormally high muscle tone blocks
      blood flow, leading to faster muscle fatigue and slower muscle recovery. When there is
      abnormally high muscle stiffness, stretching the stiffened antagonist muscles requires more
      effort, resulting in lower exercise efficiency. Muscle stiffness is one of the critical
      indicators of energy storage of the muscle-tendon unit, which has a significant effect on the
      control of joint movement. Altered tone and stiffness in the lumbar myofascial region have
      been described in association with underlying pathologies and symptoms in people with Chronic
      LBP. Rehabilitation interventions such as manual therapy or therapeutic exercises are common
      techniques for the treatment of chronic Chronic LBP because of their benefits in altering
      muscle tone and stiffness by reducing paraspinal muscle activity.

      Although the effectiveness of the myofascial release technique in individuals with Chronic
      LBP is supported in the literature, the long-term use of the therapist's hand support creates
      difficulties in practice in the clinical setting. The KT technique, on the other hand, seems
      to be a method that can be used as an alternative to myofascial release technique in the
      treatment of Chronic LBP, since it is an easy-to-use and time-consuming approach. When the
      studies conducted to date are examined, no study has been found that compares the
      effectiveness of myofascial release and kinesiology taping applied to individuals with
      Chronic LBP. The aim of our study is to compare the acute effect of myofascial release and
      kinesiology taping in individuals with Chronic LBP.
    


Intervention name(s): Myofascial Release Technique and Kinesiology Taping
Intervention type(s): Other
Intervention description(s): Myofascial release is a manual release technique that increases the elasticity and glide between soft tissue layers, reduces this increased muscle activity and pain intensity. Myofascial release is usually characterized by prolonged mechanical forces exerted directly or indirectly on the limited fascial layers with low load. Following the direction of the fascial restraint, the therapist's hands slowly maintain the stretch and allow the fascia to relax on its own.
Kinesio Taping is a non-invasive, painless and less time consuming method with fewer side effects. It is an elastic-cotton adhesive tape that is latex-free and can be used on any joint or muscle. It can stretch significantly (130-140% of its original length), which reduces mechanical movement limitations and mimics skin in thickness and elasticity. It is used in the treatment of LBP to reduce muscle tone and stiffness as a rehabilitative taping technique designed to support the body's natural healing process.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Investigator)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Low Back Pain; Kinesio Taping; Myofascial release technique