Tag: 本体感觉

The effects of kinesio taping applications on pain, neck awareness, and functionality in neck pain: a randomized clinical trial

Yasemin Sahbaz, Begum Buyukerik, Nergiz Batur, Ipek Yeldan, Nezih Ziroglu, Cansu Kurt, Selin Su Kaçan, Mobin Derakhshan, Yaren Akkus, Yaren Gogyildiz

Yasemin Sahbaz, Begum Buyukerik, Nergiz Batur, Ipek Yeldan, Nezih Ziroglu, Cansu Kurt et al. – The effects of kinesio taping applications on pain, neck awareness, and functionality in neck pain: a randomized clinical trial
–  Fizjoterapia Polska 2026; 26(1); 24-33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EFATVZ7

Abstract
Purpose. Chronic neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that negatively affects quality of life and functional capacity. This study aimed to investigate the additive effectiveness of Kinesio Taping (KT) combined with a conventional exercise program on pain intensity, neck awareness, and functional status in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Methods. This prospective, randomized, participant- and assessor-blinded clinical trial included 36 individuals with chronic neck pain who were randomly assigned to either the Conventional Exercise + Sham KT group (n = 18) or the Conventional Exercise + Real KT group (n = 18). Due to the nature of the intervention, the therapist applying the taping was not blinded. Pain intensity, neck awareness, and functional status were assessed at baseline and after a three-week intervention period by a blinded assessor.
Results. Both groups showed statistically significant improvements in pain intensity, neck awareness, and functional status after the intervention (p < 0.05). However, intergroup comparisons revealed no statistically significant differences between the Real KT and Sham KT groups in post-treatment values or change scores.
Conclusion. The addition of Kinesio Taping to a conventional cervical exercise program did not provide additional benefits compared with exercises combined with sham taping. The observed clinical improvements appear to be primarily related to the exercise program and the placebo effect associated with taping. These findings question the routine use of Kinesio Taping as a supplementary treatment in chronic neck pain.
Key words
kinesio taping, chronic neck pain, proprioception, cervical stabilization, stretching exercises
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Analysis of functional prorpioception in lower limb among younger and older adults

Ravi Shankar, Sivakumar Ramachandran, Radhika CM, Parthiban P

 

Ravi Shankar, Sivakumar Ramachandran, Radhika CM, Parthiban P – Analysis of functional prorpioception in lower limb among younger and older adults. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 170-174

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A7jK

Abstract
Background. Proprioception is the internal sense that assists an individual in learning a motor task and executing it seamlessly. Generally, a proprioception deficit is tested by measuring degrees of error in repositioning a joint or limb in space. Most of the measures use single-joint movement and, on a few occasions, multi-joint movements are tested with high-tech instrumentation in a laboratory setting. Multi-joint testing can reflect the impact of a proprioception deficit in functional activity. We used a novel method to test proprioception as a functional activity.
Aim. The study aims to analyse the functional proprioception in the lower limbs of younger and older adults.
Methodology. Thirty-seven younger and thirty-seven older adults were tested for proprioception in lower limbs with a target-reaching task. The participant was given a target point to touch with the great toe with eyes open. Following the trial, they were asked to touch the target with their eyes closed. The error in distance was measured in centimetres for three attempts. The minimal error was taken for analysis.
Result. The result shows that a mean error of around 2.6 cm and 5.7 to 6 cm is present in young and older adults respectively. There was no difference with respect to the side noted in the young adults, but the left side of adults shows a marginally higher error compared to the right side.
Conclusion. Functional proprioception differs among young and older adults. Multi-joint proprioception can provide different insights into an individual’s ability to use proprioception effectively.
Keywords
proprioception, multi-joint testing, younger adults, older adults
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Effect of Forward Head Posture on Temporomandibular Joint Proprioception in Post-Pubertal Females: An Observational Study

Nehal G. Omran, Amel M. Yousef, Hamada A. Hamada, Ayman Gouda Matar, Doaa A. Osman

Nehal G. Omran, Amel M. Yousef, Hamada A. Hamada, Ayman Gouda Matar, Doaa A. Osman – Effect of Forward Head Posture on Temporomandibular Joint Proprioception in Post-Pubertal Females: An Observational Study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(2); 142-146

Abstract
Aim: to explore the effect of forward head posture (FHP) on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) proprioception in post-pubertal females.
Material and Method. Forty post-pubertal females participated in this study. They were classified in accordance with the craniovertebral angle (CVA) into two groups. The Forward head posture (FHP) group had CVA of less than 48° (n = 21), while the control group had CVA of more than 48° (n = 19). TMJ repositioning accuracy had been measured by vernier caliper for females in both groups.
Results. Statistical analysis revealed that there were no significant (p > 0.05) differences between both groups regarding TMJ repositioning errors in all directions (mouth opening, protrusion and lateral movements) with eyes open or closed.
Conclusion and Discussion. In post-pubertal females, FHP has no negative effect on TMJ proprioception in all directions whether the eyes are open or closed.

Key words:
Forward head posture, craniovertebral angle, temporomandibular joint, proprioception, post-pubertal females

 

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