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Kinesiotape improves pain & disability compared to minimal treatment for non-specific low back pain

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August 2017

Kinesiotape improves pain & disability compared to minimal treatment for non-specific low back pain

Vol: 6| Issue: 8| Number:30| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The effect of Kinesio taping application for acute non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Clin Rehabil. 2016 Oct;30(10):997-1003. Epub 2015 Aug 27.

Contributing Authors:
B Kelle R Güzel H Sakallı

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109 young, active patients with acute non-specific low back pain were included in this study to evaluate the efficacy of kinesiotape for reducing pain and disability. Patients were randomized to receive kinesiotape treatment for a 12-day period in addition to minimal care, or minimal care alone. Both groups demonstrated significant reductions in pain compared to baseline values at 12 days and 4 we...

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