Kinesiotaping application in children with scoliosis

Zbigniew Śliwiński, Wojciech Kufel, Bartłomiej Halat, Beata Michalak, Jan Szczegielniak, Wojciech Kiebzak, Tomasz Senderek

Zbigniew Śliwiński, Wojciech Kufel, Bartłomiej Halat, Beata Michalak, Jan Szczegielniak, Wojciech Kiebzak, Tomasz Senderek – Kinesiotaping application in children with scoliosis. Fizjoterapia Polska 2007; 7(3); 370-375

Abstract
Background. Scoliosis is still a serious problem, despite numerous therapeutic methods. Kinesiotapping (KT) is one of the methods, which can prove helpful in scoliosis treatment. Using proper applications, we can affect alteration of stability line and achieve balance of the spine. Material and methods. The studies were conducted in Zgorzelec Rehabilitation Centre. The participants were 18 children, who stayed there for rehabilitation, including 16 girls and 2 boys. The mean age was 12 years in this group. Changes in the waist angle were evaluated before and after KT application. Results. The obtained results indicate that application of KT in the examined group results in waist angle change, on average by 4 degrees. For left waist angle this mean value is 5.27 degrees, while for the right waist angle it is 2.58 degrees. The highest value for correction was 11.2 degrees. Conclusions. Selected KT techniques result in changes in stability line course, which is also manifested by waist angle change. Due to muscular and fascial tone normalization, the posture of a child with scoliosis changes in the frontal and sagittal plane. KT as a new method, using multiple forms and techniques, seems helpful in carrying out rehabilitation programme for children with scoliosis.
Key words:
scoliosis, KT application, angle of waist
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The influence of kinesiotaping applications on lymphoedema of an upper limb in women after mastectomy

Anna Lipińska, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Wojciech Kiebzak, Tomasz Senderek, Janusz Kirenko

Anna Lipińska, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Wojciech Kiebzak, Tomasz Senderek, Janusz Kirenko – The influence of kinesiotaping applications on lymphoedema of an upper limb in women after mastectomy. Fizjoterapia Polska 2007; 7(3); 258-269

Abstract
Background. Doctor Kenzo Kase is a creator of the method Kinesio Taping. In the course of years-lasting experiences he worked out a plas-ter called Kinesio Tex, which applied during therapy in the form of application affects a patient not only during a visit, but also after its finishing supporting autotherapy of an organism. The usage of the method of kinesiotaping at women after mastectomy influences on the decrease of oedema lymphatic and normalization of muscular tension. Material and methods. Researches were conducted in Rehabilitation Ward of Swiętokrzyskie Oncology Centre in the period from November 2006 to February 2007. The group consisted of 25 women at the age of 40 to 70 years old (the average of their age 55,16 years) treated because of breast cancer with oedema lymphatic. Every woman taking part in the experiment was subjected to kinesiotaping therapy. The research of measurement of oedema lymphatic, the muscular strength of indicated muscular structures as well as the range of movement in a humeral joint, elbow joint, wristradial joint were carried out in four series: before the first application (research I), before every next (research II, III) and after the last application (research IV). In the break between researches a patient was obliged to follow rules referring to behaviour after mastectomy. Results. Assessment of the efficiency of an upper limb at women after mastectomy shows that a 20 – day cycle of improving with the use of lymphatic applications of the kinesiotaping method considerably reduced oedema lymphatic which 24%, increases range of motion 20 % and normalization of muscular tension brings satisfactory therapeutic effects. Conclusions. Lymphatic applications accelerate lymphatic and venous microcirculation, reduces the stasis of lymph in intercellular spaces. Decrease of oedema contributes to the improvement of movement range in all joints of an upper limb and normalization of muscular tension con-tributing to the increase of muscular strengt.
Key words:
Kinesio Taping Method, lymphatic applications, mastectomy, lymphoedema
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Sensomotoric development assessment in 10 years old children with posture defects

Karol Sitarz, Tomasz Senderek, Janusz Kirenko, Jerzy Olszewski, Jolanta Taczała

Karol Sitarz, Tomasz Senderek, Janusz Kirenko, Jerzy Olszewski, Jolanta Taczała – Sensomotoric development assessment in 10 years old children with posture defects. Fizjoterapia Polska 2007; 7(3); 232-240

Abstract
Background. The aim of the study was to assess sensomotoric development disorders, subsequent defect location, and to show whether the disorders are associated with the presence or lack of postural defects. Material and methods. A hundred 10 years old children (50 girls ald 50 boys) from four primary schools in the Lublin Province participated in the study. There were two groups: the study group comprising 50 children with posture defects (25 girls and 25 boys) and the control group, comprising 50 children without posture defects (25 girls and 25 boys). The occurrence of posture defects was assessed by Kasperczyk grading, which consisted in visual evaluation of particular body parts. Assessment of sensomotoric development was performed with Child Sensomotoric Questionnaire (by Zbigniew Przyrowski). Results. On the basis of our investigation we conclude that out of 8 sensomotoric development systems the auditory system is most frequently impaired in children (such impairment was found in 48,0% of children with posture defects and 12,0% of children without posture defects). Conclusions. There is a strict connection between incorrectly functioning hearing system and posture defects in children, which shows the absolute Q coefficient value.
Key words:
sensomotoric development, children, posture defects
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The effect of oblique abdominal muscle applications of Kinesiology Taping on the symmetry of pelvic movements

Michał Dylewski, Marek Sójka, Tomasz Senderek, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Wojciech Hagner

Michał Dylewski, Marek Sójka, Tomasz Senderek, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Wojciech Hagner – The effect of oblique abdominal muscle applications of Kinesiology Taping on the symmetry of pelvic movements. Fizjoterapia Polska 2008; 8(3); 290-298

Abstract
Background. Asymmetrical pelvis position is believed to be a cause of such conditions as low back pain syndromes or scoliosis. The positioning and mobility of the pelvis depend mainly on the tension of the muscles in this area. This paper attempts to evaluate the effect of Kinesiology Taping (KT) application on the symmetry of work of the iliac bones. Material and methods. The subjects were people aged between 18 and 65 years without pain syndromes, with asymmetric pelvis position. The subjects were divided into an investigational group (indications to apply KT to OAM) and a control group (no such indications). KT applications for the investigational group were chosen according to KT testing results, while in the control group KT was applied randomly. Assessments of pelvic bone movement were performed twice, before and just after KT application, using an ultrasound-based 3D motion analysis system (ZEBRIS CMS HS). Movements of the lumbar spine and iliac bones were assessed in flexion and extension with the patient in the standing position. Analysis of the results was concerned with the following parameters: symmetry of iliac bone movement and mobility of the lumbar spine before and after KT application.Results. Following KT application, the investigational group demonstrated a significant (p <0.05) improvement of iliac bone movement symmetry with regard to all parameters. The results were significantly better in the investigational group compared to the control group (p <0.05).Conclusions. Oblique abdominal muscle applications of Kinesiology Taping, when used in accordance with the principles of Kinesiology Taping and based on KT tests, substantially improve the symmetry of pelvic movement.
Key words:
Kinesiology Taping, oblique abdominal muscles, asymmetrical pelvis position
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