Abstract
Objectives: Low back pain is a common condition that can become chronic, which reduces the life quality of the patient by causing functional disability and depression. This study aimed to investigate the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) and kinesiology taping (KT) along with conservative treatment in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain.
Patients and methods: A total of 30 patients (22 males, 8 females; mean age IASTM = 37.3 ± 7.1 years, KT = 37.3 ± 6.6 years; range, 30–50 years) with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) were randomised into the IASTM (n = 15) and KT (n = 15) groups. Both the groups underwent conservative treatment that comprised of a hot pack, ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and home exercises. The pain level was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale, the functional impairment level was assessed using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire and the level of depression was measured using the Beck Depression Inventory. The measurements were carried out at the beginning and end of the treatment.
Results: The two methods did not have superiority over each other in parameters like pain, functionality and depression (p>0.05).
Conclusion: IASTM and KT have therapeutic effects on pain, functionality and depression in patients with CNLBP.
Publisher
Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Subject
Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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