Physiotherapy, 2019/01, 105e70. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2018.11.035, type of study: ,rct,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

kinesio tape [1]
neck pain [180]
cervical spine [320]
strain counterstrain [31]
strain and counterstrain [33]
randomized controlled trial [947]
trapezius muscle [24]
pressure pain threshold [27]
myofascial pain [27]
randomized controlled trial [947]

Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of strain counter strain technique and kinesio tape on Myofascial neck pain syndrome. Methods: Forty five patients with myofascial neck pain syndrome assigned randomly into: strain counter stain technique group (n = 15), kinesio tape group (n = 15) and control group (n = 15). The strain counter stain technique was applied for two weeks (3 sessions/week-20 minutes per session). kinesio tape was applied for upper Trapezius muscle for two weeks (3days on and one day off). Pressure algometry, Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Neck disability index (NDI) were used to evaluate participants before and after the corresponding interventions. Results: For the 45 study participants (33 women and 12 men; mean age = 44.1 ± 7 years) statistical analysis revealed that Subjects in strain counter strain technique and kinesio tape groups experienced significant increase in pressure pain threshold, decrease in neck disability scale and pain level than those in the control group in favor of strain counter strain technique group (p > 0.05) Conclusion(s): The results suggest that treatment with strain counter strain technique and kinseo tape were effective however strain counter strain technique was more effective for management of myofascial neck pain syndrome. Implications: the use of manual techniques and kinesiotaping is beneficial for patients of myofascial pain syndrome. Funding acknowledgements: None.