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Kinesio taping and manual pressure release: Short-term effects in subjects with myofasical trigger point
Yu Wen Chao1, Jiu Jenq Lin2, Jing Lan Yang3
1School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Study Design:
Randomized controlled trial.
Introduction:
Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) and fascia tenderness.
Purpose Of The Study:
We investigated the effects of manual pressure release (MPR) alone or in combination with taping (MPR/MKT) in subjects with MTrPs.
Methods:
Fifteen and 16 subjects received MPR and MPR/MKT respectively. Outcomes including Pressure pain threshold, muscle stiffness, mechanomyography were assessed at baseline, post-intervention and 7-days later.
Results:
Pressure pain threshold improved significantly (d = 1.79, p < 0.005) in both groups. Significant improvement in muscle stiffness in the MPR/MKT group (0.27-0.49 mm) as compared to the MPR group (-0.02-0.23 mm). Mechanomyography amplitude in the MPR/MKT group was significantly higher than that of the MPR group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion:
MPR and MPR/MKT are effective in reducing pain in these subjects. MPR/MKT has a greater effect on muscle stiffness and contraction amplitude.
Level Of Evidence:
IV.
Insights
Manual pressure release (MPR) and MPR with kinesiology taping (MPR/MKT) effectively reduce myofascial pain. MPR/MKT demonstrated superior improvements in muscle stiffness and contraction amplitude compared to MPR alone.
Area of Science:
- Physiotherapy
- Pain Management
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Myofascial pain syndrome involves myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) and fascia tenderness.
- Understanding MTrPs is crucial for effective pain management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of manual pressure release (MPR) for MTrPs.
- To compare MPR alone versus MPR combined with kinesiology taping (MPR/MKT).
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial involving 31 subjects with MTrPs.
- Interventions: MPR alone (n=15) and MPR/MKT (n=16).
- Assessed outcomes: pressure pain threshold, muscle stiffness, and mechanomyography.
Main Results:
- Both MPR and MPR/MKT significantly improved pressure pain threshold.
- MPR/MKT showed significantly greater improvements in muscle stiffness compared to MPR.
- Mechanomyography amplitude was significantly higher in the MPR/MKT group.
Conclusions:
- MPR and MPR/MKT are effective treatments for myofascial pain syndrome.
- MPR/MKT offers enhanced benefits for muscle stiffness and contraction amplitude.
