Evaluation of the effectiveness of Kinesiology Taping in the treatment of injuries in volleyball players

Radosław Grabosz, Aneta Bac, Maicki Tomasz, Piotr Rutkowski, Małgorzata Szarota, Agnieszka Szlachetka, Agnieszka Jędrzejewska, Magdalena Wilk-Frańczuk, Rafał Trąbka

Radosław Grabosz, Aneta Bac, Maicki Tomasz, Piotr Rutkowski, Małgorzata Szarota, Agnieszka Szlachetka, Agnieszka Jędrzejewska, Magdalena Wilk-Frańczuk, Rafał Trąbka – Evaluation of the effectiveness of Kinesiology Taping in the treatment of injuries in volleyball players. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(1); 54-61

Abstract
Introduction. Contemporary sports physiotherapy has various methods of treating patients. Currently, Kinesiology Taping has become one of the most popular and inherent prophylactic methods supporting treatment after injuries within the musculoskeletal system. This technique allows the space between the skin and the fascia to be opened, which allows for better microcirculation and thus faster regeneration processes.
Objective. The objective of the study was to assess the pain and the results of Kinesiology Taping in the studied volleyball players after injuries of various parts of the body.
Materials and method. The study assessed the effect of Kinesiology Taping as a physiotherapeutic method that is commonly used after injuries in professional volleyball players. The study covered 72 players diagnosed with a motor organ dysfunction that occurred during physical activity related to practicing a given discipline.
Results. The study showed the relationship between the change in pain intensity assessed using the VAS scale and the application of Kinesiology Taping (Student’s t-test). The test showed a relationship between the use of taping and the reduction of pain, which was statistically significant for all injured parts of the body (p < 0.05).
Conclusions. In the assessment of the studied volleyball players, Kinesiology Taping of the areas of the body presented in the study was effective. There was a decrease in the value of pain assessed according to the scale.
Key words:
Kinesiology Taping, kinesiotaping, injuries, sports
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Analysis of statics of the pelvis in radicular and pseudoradicular syndrome of the lower part of the spine

Bartłomiej Halat, Paweł Jędrzejewski, Agnieszka Jędrzejewska, Anna Lipińska, Zofia Śliwińska, Zbigniew Śliwiński

B. Halat, P. Jędrzejewski, A. Jędrzejewska, A. Lipińska, Z. Śliwińska, Z. Śliwiński – Analysis of statics of the pelvis in radicular and pseudoradicular syndrome of the lower part of the spine. FP 2014; 14(2); 6-24

Abstract

Introduction. Radiculopathies and pseudoradiculopathies are the most common pain syndromes of the lumbar spine. This issue became a civilization disease and affects people of various ages. Goal. The goal of this work was to compare analgetic effectiveness of physiotherapy in radiculopathies and pseudoradiculopathies and to identify an association between syndromes of vertebral origin disorders of muscular elasticity as well as to assess the effects of therapy on pain-induced discomfort.
Material and methods. Study included 40 patients divided into two groups. Group A consisted of patients with radiculopathy, while group B comprised pseudoradiculopathy subjects. Muscle energizing techniques (MET), Hold Relax method and classical massage of musculofascial structures were applied in therapy. It also involved physiotherapeutic procedures (Interference currents, Tens, Iontophoresis, UD, Laser, Sollux). Results. Based on the Oswestry questionnaire it was determined that among group A patients level of disability was reduced by 38%, while in group B it decreased by 31%. In both study groups therapy contributed to reduction of pain measured in VAS scale by 58%. Lumbar spine mobility measured with Schober test increased by 11% in group A and by 5% in group B. Administered physiotherapy contributed to normalization of length and tension of musculoligamentous structures. Conclusions. Study results show that radiculopathies and pseudoradiculopathies affect the disorders of pelvic statics presenting with shortening of muscle fibers and increased activity of connective tissue structures in this region. Physiotherapeutic methods applied in treatment of radiculopathies and pseudoradiculopathies significantly reduce pain. Some techniques (MET) restore muscle elasticity, contributing to lessening of discomfort.

Key words:
statics of the pelvis, Piedallu’s sign, Oswestry questionnaire, normal values of muscle fiber length, VAS scale

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