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“…The results of the current study show that the KT intervention signi cantly improved low back pain and dysfunction in pregnant women compared to other treatments in the control group, which is consistent with the results of previous studies [17,25]. Possible mechanisms by which intramuscular tape improves low back pain during pregnancy include improved lower-back stability and increased proprioception, which in turn improves postural control [40,41]; In addition, the KT can effectively adhere to the skin and exert pressure, increase the space under the skin or between the dermis and epidermis, promote subcutaneous blood circulation and lymphatic return, and accelerate the healing of the injured site through its tension, thus helping to eliminate substances that cause pain; Kinesio taping also provides a continuous neurosensory input to the skin receptors, thereby relatively suppressing the sensory input of pain and improving their ability to reduce mechanical stimulation of soft tissue during lumbar spine movement [42,43]. Pain relief is the most important criterion in treatment because pain can seriously affect a pregnant woman's daily life.…”
Background: Low back pain during pregnancy affects the normal daily activities of pregnant women to a certain extent. Current studies have shown that Kinesio Taping(KT) may be a treatment for low back pain during pregnancy, but there is still a lack of key evidence. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KT in the treatment of low back pain during pregnancy.Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Wanfang Data, CNKI, and VIP databases were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the efficacy of KT intervention on low back pain in women during pregnancy. The retrieval time limit is from the establishment of the database to April 2021. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.3 software.Results:A total of 7 RCTs were included, including 444 patients. Meta-analysis results showed that: Compared with the control group, KT intervention could significantly improve low back pain and dysfunction, VAS score (-1.62, 95%CI -2.08 to -1.16, P<0.00001, I2=77%), RMDQ score (-1.00, 95%CI -1.54 to -0.46, P=0.0003, I2=80%); The results of the meta-analysis of the subgroup showed that compared with the control group, the KT intervention was less than or equal to one week, and the waist pain and dysfunction were improved, with statistically significant differences. The difference in the improvement of low back pain was statistically significant after KT intervention for more than one week, but there was no statistically significant difference in RMDQ score (-1.25, 95%CI -2.66 to 0.15, P=0.08, I2=77%). Compared with the control group,KT intervention improved low back pain in the second and third trimesters, and the difference was statistically significant.Conclusion:KT has a positive effect on the improvement of low back pain during pregnancy, KT intervention can significantly improve pregnant women's low back pain and dysfunction problems, improve the quality of life.It is suggested that future research should focus on the prevention and treatment of low back pain during pregnancy to provide more research data for improving women's health.
“…The results of the current study show that the KT intervention signi cantly improved low back pain and dysfunction in pregnant women compared to other treatments in the control group, which is consistent with the results of previous studies [17,25]. Possible mechanisms by which intramuscular tape improves low back pain during pregnancy include improved lower-back stability and increased proprioception, which in turn improves postural control [40,41]; In addition, the KT can effectively adhere to the skin and exert pressure, increase the space under the skin or between the dermis and epidermis, promote subcutaneous blood circulation and lymphatic return, and accelerate the healing of the injured site through its tension, thus helping to eliminate substances that cause pain; Kinesio taping also provides a continuous neurosensory input to the skin receptors, thereby relatively suppressing the sensory input of pain and improving their ability to reduce mechanical stimulation of soft tissue during lumbar spine movement [42,43]. Pain relief is the most important criterion in treatment because pain can seriously affect a pregnant woman's daily life.…”
Background: Low back pain during pregnancy affects the normal daily activities of pregnant women to a certain extent. Current studies have shown that Kinesio Taping(KT) may be a treatment for low back pain during pregnancy, but there is still a lack of key evidence. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KT in the treatment of low back pain during pregnancy.Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Wanfang Data, CNKI, and VIP databases were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the efficacy of KT intervention on low back pain in women during pregnancy. The retrieval time limit is from the establishment of the database to April 2021. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.3 software.Results:A total of 7 RCTs were included, including 444 patients. Meta-analysis results showed that: Compared with the control group, KT intervention could significantly improve low back pain and dysfunction, VAS score (-1.62, 95%CI -2.08 to -1.16, P<0.00001, I2=77%), RMDQ score (-1.00, 95%CI -1.54 to -0.46, P=0.0003, I2=80%); The results of the meta-analysis of the subgroup showed that compared with the control group, the KT intervention was less than or equal to one week, and the waist pain and dysfunction were improved, with statistically significant differences. The difference in the improvement of low back pain was statistically significant after KT intervention for more than one week, but there was no statistically significant difference in RMDQ score (-1.25, 95%CI -2.66 to 0.15, P=0.08, I2=77%). Compared with the control group,KT intervention improved low back pain in the second and third trimesters, and the difference was statistically significant.Conclusion:KT has a positive effect on the improvement of low back pain during pregnancy, KT intervention can significantly improve pregnant women's low back pain and dysfunction problems, improve the quality of life.It is suggested that future research should focus on the prevention and treatment of low back pain during pregnancy to provide more research data for improving women's health.
“…Of these 277 articles, 267 articles were omitted owing to a lack of relevant information (eg, no ROM outcome, no ETA research, and/or ETA in combination with another intervention), resulting in 10 studies that met the requirements for methodological evaluation. 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 After the methodological evaluation, 2 studies did not meet our quality criteria of a score of ≤5 on the PEDro scale and had to be excluded, 52 , 53 which resulted in 8 articles that met the criteria for inclusion. Fig 1 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses flowchart summarizing the yield of the search strategy and screen procedure.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The external validity was guaranteed in 7 studies 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 50 , 51 while this was not guaranteed in 3 studies. 49 , 52 , 53 The internal validity was scored “excellent” in 6 studies. 44 , 45 , 46 , 48 , 50 Moreover, 2 studies were scored as “good,” 47 , 49 , 51 1 study was scored as “fair,” 53 and 1 study was scored as “poor.” 52 We excluded the last 2 studies from this review owing to their low quality because they might provide unmeaningful information concerning ETA effects on the TRM ( table 3 ).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 44 , 45 , 46 , 48 , 50 Moreover, 2 studies were scored as “good,” 47 , 49 , 51 1 study was scored as “fair,” 53 and 1 study was scored as “poor.” 52 We excluded the last 2 studies from this review owing to their low quality because they might provide unmeaningful information concerning ETA effects on the TRM ( table 3 ).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some studies studied the effectiveness of ETA on the TRM in situ (condition 1), but others evaluated the effect after ETA was removed (condition 2). Two of the 8 studies evaluated condition 1, 48 , 49 3 of the 8 studies evaluated condition 2, 44 , 51 , 56 and 3 studies evaluated the effect of both conditions. 45 , 47 , 50 The characteristics of the 8 studies included in the systematic review are shown in table 4 .…”
Objectives
To systematically review the literature to analyze the effect of lumbar elastic tape application on trunk mobility, surpassing the minimal detectable change of the used outcome measurement tool, and to analyze the additional effect of applied tension and direction of elastic tape application in low back pain and participants without low back pain.
Data Sources
Four databases were used: PubMed, Web of Science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), and Google Scholar.
Study Selection
The inclusion criteria were randomized and clinical controlled trials evaluating the effectiveness of lumbar elastic tape application on trunk mobility.
Data Extraction
Two researchers executed the search and a third author was consulted to resolve disagreements. The methodological quality was scored using the PEDro scale, with studies scoring ≤5 being excluded.
Data Synthesis
Eight out of 6799 studies were included; 5 studied individuals with low back pain, and 3 studied participants without low back pain. Two studies scored low on the PEDro scale and were excluded. None of the reported significant changes in trunk mobility due to elastic tape application exceeded the indicated minimal detectable change. No conclusions can be drawn from the direction and applied tension of elastic tape application.
Conclusions
Based on the results of this systematic review, there is no evidence supporting the effect of lumbar elastic tape application. We recommend consensus in the use of more reliable and valid instruments in future studies.
Background
Low back pain during pregnancy affects the normal daily activities of pregnant women to a certain extent. Current studies have shown that Kinesio Taping (KT) may be a treatment for low back pain during pregnancy, but there is still a lack of key evidence. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KT in the treatment of low back pain during pregnancy.
Methods
PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, Wanfang Data, CNKI, and VIP databases were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the efficacy of KT intervention on low back pain in women during pregnancy. The retrieval time limit is from the establishment of the database to April 2021. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.3 software.
Results
A total of 7 RCTs were included, including 444 patients. Meta-analysis results showed that: Compared with the control group, KT intervention could significantly improve low back pain and dysfunction, VAS score (− 1.62, 95%CI − 2.08 to − 1.16, P < 0.00001, I2 = 77%), RMDQ score (− 1.00, 95%CI − 1.54 to − 0.46, P = 0.0003, I2 = 80%); The results of the meta-analysis of the subgroup showed that compared with the control group, the KT intervention was less than or equal to 1 week, and the waist pain and dysfunction were improved, with statistically significant differences. The difference in the improvement of low back pain was statistically significant after KT intervention for more than 1 week, but there was no statistically significant difference in RMDQ score (− 1.25, 95%CI − 2.66 to 0.15, P = 0.08, I2 =77%). Compared with the control group, KT intervention improved low back pain in the second and third trimesters, and the difference was statistically significant.
Conclusion
KT has a positive effect on the improvement of low back pain during pregnancy, KT intervention can significantly improve pregnant women’s low back pain and dysfunction problems, improve the quality of life. It is suggested that future research should focus on the prevention and treatment of low back pain during pregnancy to provide more research data for improving women’s health.
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