The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term effects of a Kinesio Taping application to the cervical spine versus placebo tape application on both neck pain and cervical range of motion in patients with acute whiplash-associated disorders (WADs).
Forty-one patients (21 females) were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: the experimental group received Kinesio Taping to the cervical spine (applied with tension) and the placebo group received a sham Kinesio Taping application (applied without tension). Both neck pain and cervical range-of-motion data were collected at baseline, immediately after the Kinesio Tape application, and at a 24-hour follow-up by an assessor blinded to the treatment allocation of the patients.
The results indicated that patients receiving Kinesio Taping experienced a greater decrease in pain immediately postapplication and at the 24-hour follow-up. Patients in the experimental group obtained a greater improvement in range of motion than those in the control group.
Original article published in J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39(7):515-521
Dr. David Chen
Chiropractor in Laurel, MD
Laurel Regional Chiropractic
http://www.laurelregionalchiropractic.com/
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