Aim Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is an especially common cause of pain
during pregnancy. Treatment options during pregnancy are very limited in
order to reduce pain and increase the quality of life. We aimed to
determine the efficacy of kinesiotaping (KT) in the treatment of
sacroiliac joint pain in pregnant women. Methods A total of 50 pregnant
women with sacroiliac joint pain were included in the study. Patients
were randomized into two groups as KT and sham KT groups. Women in the
KT group underwent a total of five weeks of KT once per week; the sham
KT group also underwent five weeks of KT applications, but without
tension in the kinesiotape. Patients were assessed before and five weeks
after the treatment with a visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain and the
Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) and Pelvic Girdle
Questionnaire (PGQ) for disability and quality of life. Results The KT
and sham KT groups were similar in terms of age, parity, gravidas,
gestational week, and body mass index. At the beginning of the study,
there were no statistically significant differences between the two
groups in their VAS, RMDQ, or PGQ scores. Five weeks later, the KT group
showed significant improvement in all parameters, but no significant
differences were observed for the sham KT group in terms of VAS, RMDQ,
or PGQ. Conclusions KT treatment improved the pain levels, functioning,
and quality of life among pregnant women with sacroiliac joint pain.
Keywords Sacroiliac joint pain; Pregnancy; Kinesiotaping
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