Objective To investigate the effect of kinesio taping on upper crossed syndrome (UCS). Methods From December, 2016 to March, 2017, 52 patients with UCS were randomly divided into control group (n=26) and observation group (n=26). The control group received exercise therapy, and the observation group received kinesio taping in addition, for four weeks. They were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), forward head angle (FHA) and forward shoulder angle (FSA). Results There was no significant difference in the score of VAS, FHA and FSA between two groups before treatment (P>0.05). After treatment, the scores of VAS, FHA and FSA significantly decreased (t>2.804, P<0.05), and they were less in the observation group than in the control group (t>2.632, P<0.05). Conclusion Exercise therapy could relieve pain and correct abnormal posture of UCS, which is more effective combined with kinesio taping.
DING Dan-yang
,
WANG Yan
,
PEI Fei
,
LIU Chang-hui
,
JIN Jie
,
GONG Shuang
. Effect of Kinesio Taping on Upper Crossed Syndrome[J]. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice, 2017
, 23(6)
: 705
-708
.
DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.06.018
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