The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain Pressure Threshold in Work Related Low Back Pain for Computer Professionals

2021 ◽  
Vol SP (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasanna Mohan ◽  
Rama Chandra L.A ◽  
Anjali Suresh

Background/aim: In many countries low back pain is a long-term disability, where 90% of people suffer from it at some point of time. Low back pain has high prevalence rate and incidence of low back problems leads to disability, sickness further leads to sickness absenteeism, early retirement and lost working days. Computer work has generated a new genre of occupational health problems, i.e., of computer-related musculoskeletal disorder. Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) are damages caused to joint, muscle, tendon and ligament due to repeated strain given to the structure lead to musculoskeletal pain and discomfort and most common joint affected are neck, lower back, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Musculoskeletal discomfort can occur anywhere in the body and typically are not caused by a single traumatic event, but is due to micro trauma to tissues that does not heal during rest. Postural back pain is a major public and occupational health problem, especially in the information technology (IT) and BPO sectors. Various intervention strategy used to treat chronic back pain such as physical agents, exercise and back school program. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Kinesio taping compared with rigid taping along with TENS and back exercise program on pain pressure threshold for subjects with work related low back pain in computer professionals. Methods and Materials: 112 subjects satisfied the inclusion criteria had been selected from among the eligible participants of 196 subjects works in medium and large-scale IT industry reported with lower back pain for more than three months. Subjects were divided randomly in to two group and intervened by kinesio taping or rigid taping with common protocol of TENS and back exercise program. Pain pressure threshold was measured before and after treatment, compared the mean difference by ANOVA to find out the effect of intervention Results: The data were analyzed by SPSS version 20.0 using descriptive statistics such as normality test, mean standard deviation and graphs and charts. Inferential statistics such as ANOVA. Both the groups improved in pain pressure threshold and kinesio taping group was better in improving pain pressure threshold with high statistical significance of P ≤ 0.05. Conclusion: kinesio taping compared with rigid taping along with TENS and core stability exercise found Kinesio tape is better than rigid tape in all parameters with the significance of p ≤ 0.05 except quadratus lumborum left and L2-L3 level were the significance was P=0.078 and P=0.152 respectively.

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3219-3221
Author(s):  
Maryam Liaquat ◽  
Wajida Perveen ◽  
Danish Hassan ◽  
Misbah Amanat Ali ◽  
Muhammad Akhtar ◽  
...  

Lower back pain is one of the most common problems in adults all over the world, and chances of having back pain increases with the age. Objectives: To determine the effect of tailored motor control rehabilitation versus standard exercise program in chronic nonspecific lower back pain. Study Design: Non randomized clinical study. Methodology: A non randomized clinical study was conducted in six-month during 2018 after ethical approval. 40 patients were enrolled through non-probability purposive sampling technique and allocated into two groups (Group A & B). Informed consent was obtained. Individuals between twenty to forty years with chronic nonspecific low back pain with intensity at least 3 on a 10cm visual analog scale (VAS) were included and individuals with past history of trauma of the spine and hip and with any red flags were excluded. Outcomes were measures by Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Statistical analysis: Data was analyzed by SPSS software, version 19 as qualitative variables were expressed as mean ± SD. Independent sample T test was also applied. Results: The mean age Group A was 29.05±8.58 and Group B, was 32.05±6.53 years. The result shows that there was a significant difference in outcomes among tailored motorcontrol rehabilitation (Group A) and standard exercise program (Group B). Conclusion: We concluded that motor control rehabilitation was more effective than standard exercise program in decreasing low back pain and improving quality of life. Key Words: Low Back Pain, Tailored Motor Control Rehabilitation, Standard Exercise Program and Modified Oswastry Disability Index.


Author(s):  
Leonard H. Joseph, PhD ◽  
Benjamaporn Hancharoenkul, MSc, PT ◽  
Patraporn Sitilertpisan, PhD ◽  
Ubon Pirunsan, PhD ◽  
Aatit Paungmali, PhD

Background: Little is known about the effects of providing massage as a combination therapy (CT) with lumbopelvic stability training (LPST) in management of chronic nonspecific low back pain (CLBP) among elite female weight lifters. It is unclear whether massage therapy (MT) together with LPST has any additional clinical benefits for individuals with CLBP.Purpose: The current study compares the thera-peutic effects of CT against MT as a stand-alone intervention on pain intensity (PI), pain pressure threshold (PPT), tissue blood flow (TBF), and lumbopelvic stability (LPS) among elite weight lifters with CLBP.Setting: The study was conducted at the campus for National Olympic weight lifting training camp.Participants: A total of 16 professional female elite weight lifting athletes who were training for Olympic weight lifting competition participated in the study.Research Design: A within-subject, repeated measures, crossover, single-blinded, randomized allocation study.Intervention: The athletes were randomized into three sessions of CT and MT with a time interval of 24 hrs within sessions and a wash out period of four weeks between the sessions.Main Outcome Measures: The PI, PPT, TBF, and LPS were measured before and after each session repeatedly in both groups of intervention. The changes in the PI, PPT, TBF, and LPS were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of vari-ance (ANOVA).Results: The results showed that the CT signifi-cantly demonstrated greater effects in reducing pain perception (45%–51%), improving pain pressure threshold (15% up to 25%), and increas-ing tissue blood flow (131%–152%) than MT (p < .001).Conclusion: The combination therapy of mas-sage therapy and LPST is likely to provide more clinical benefits in terms of PI, PPT, and TBF when compared to massage as a stand-alone therapy among individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain.


Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Ardalan Shariat ◽  
Albert T. Anastasio ◽  
Sahar Soheili ◽  
Mitch Rostad

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused global adoption of stay-at-home mandates in an effort to curb viral spread. This lockdown has had the unintended consequence of decreasing physical activity, and incidence of low back pain (LBP) is likely to rise as sedentary behavior increases. OBJECTIVE: In this article, we aim to provide a fundamental, novel approach to alleviate LBP including desk worker associated LBP exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Individuals can alleviate their LBP through a simplistic, self-therapeutic approach: myofascial release and stretching of key musculature involved in LBP following a simple technique and associated time domain, as well as a 360-degree strengthening of the muscles surrounding the lower back. Additional muscular strength will support the lower back and lend resilience to aid in the mitigation of pain caused by poor work-related postural positions. RESULTS: We demonstrate several exercises and movements aimed at alleviating LBP. Additionally, we provide a summary graphic which facilitates ease of use of the exercise plan and represents a novel methodology for simple distribution of evidence-based pain reduction strategies. CONCLUSIOS: Through mitigation of sedentary behavior and adoption of the techniques described herein, LBP can be decreased and, in some cases, cured.


Author(s):  
Rini Widarti

Indonesia is one of the developing countries in the world, it is shown by the increasing number of industries that grow from time to time. Solo Baru is one of the areas in the city of Sukoharjo which recently experienced a very rapid growth. The modern lifestyle adopted by the majority of Indonesian society makes it possible for a disorder of work-related diseases such as routine activities in the printing book of Ar Risalah Cipta Media  like a sitting position, long standing and excessive activities with a non-ergonomic position to the factor of back pain or better known as low back pain, this can be a serious problem if you do not get the right services and counseling. Method of Implementation: lectures and demontration. Conclusion: the employees at the printing book Ar Risalah Cipta Media  understand the procedure of treating lower back pain and understand the bad effect if lower back pain is not handled properly which will have an impact on body productivity in work. 


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 3876-3882
Author(s):  
Surajit Roy ◽  
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Ujwal Bhattacharya ◽  
Kritica Boruah ◽  
Urvashi Bhattacharya ◽  
...  

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort, especially low back pain (LBP) leads to substantial economic loss to individuals as well as to the community. Musculoskeletal disorders not only lead to loss of health but also loss of wealth. Bus conductors who are an important population in the community are at an increased risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms. Their jobs involve prolonged standing and walking inside the bus for whole day which have been identified as risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort. Materials and methods: A survey of 100 bus conductors from different bus routes between the age group of 20 to 50 years, having at least 1-year working history and standing for 5 h/day, was conducted in Guwahati city of Assam state. Those with a history of trauma, preexisting medical conditions, or musculoskeletal deformities were excluded. Prevalence of LBP was assessed using Oswestry disability low back Pain Questionnaire, musculoskeletal discomfort was assessed by using Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire. Mean, standard deviation and percentage was calculated for analysis. Result: The mean for Oswestry disability low back pain score is 23.26 and SD is ±9.8786. According to Oswestry disability LBP interpretation score it falls under 21- 40 percent- moderate disability. CMDQ scoring shows the mean SD is higher in lower back, neck and both the knees. The result of the study shows that bus conductors have a higher susceptibility to the back, neck and knees. Conclusion: The bus conductors work continuously for long periods and their severe workload results in the development of disability in lower back. The conductors suffer from MSD in different parts of their body, particularly the lower back, neck and both knees, regions which hinders their normal work activities. Thus, it can be concluded that the bus conductors are highly stressed in their occupation due to the hazardous working condition and work behaviour, which also affects their health and overall work performance. KEY WORDS: Low back pain, Musculoskeletal disorder, Work related musculoskeletal disorder, Bus conductors, Oswestry disability low back pain questionnaire, Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-249
Author(s):  
Siti Mutoharoh ◽  
Dyah Puji Astuti ◽  
Kusumastuti Kusumastuti ◽  
Wulan Rahmadhani ◽  
Phan Trieu Phu MD

Lower back pain is common for pregnant women. The back pain was  caused by the shift of the center of gravity towards the front as the uterus enlarges. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of pregnancy exercise with the addition of Kinesio taping on low back pain in pregnant mother  at third trimester.The study used a quasi-experimental method and it was conducted in a rural area under the coverage area of a puskesmas in Kebumen District. The population in this study wasl pregnant women in the area with a total of 247 pregnant women. This study involved 36 pregnant women in the third trimester selected using a purposive sampling technique with the criteria of primiparous and multiparous, 28-36 weeks of gestation, experiencing low back pain, and no history of comorbidities and complications during pregnancy. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed that pregnancy exercise with the addition of Kinesio taping had a significant effect on reducing low back pain in pregnant mother in the third trimester indicated by a P-value of 0.001.Pregnancy exercise with the addition of Kinesio taping can reduce low back pain in pregnant women in the third trimester.


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