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Pain relief with elastic therapeutic taping
Ekta Gupta1, Courtland Lee2, Amy Ng3
1Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA egupta@mdanderson.org.
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
|December 2, 2021
Summary
Elastic therapeutic (ET) taping significantly reduced foot pain in two patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). This intervention improved pain scores by over 50%, enhancing mobility and tolerance for rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Physical Medicine
Background:
- Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) affects 19%-85% of cancer patients, causing significant pain, particularly in the feet.
- Exploring novel, non-pharmacological interventions for CIPN symptom management is crucial due to the high prevalence and debilitating nature of the condition.
Observation:
- Two patients with CIPN-induced foot pain were treated with elastic therapeutic (ET) taping using the epidermis, dermis, fascia technique.
- ET was applied to the plantar surface of the feet to the ankle with 0% stretch for 24-96 hours.
Findings:
- Both patients experienced a >50% reduction in pain scores within 24 hours of ET application, as measured by a 10-point numerical pain rating scale.
- The pain improvement facilitated enhanced tolerance for functional mobility and increased ambulation distances during rehabilitation sessions.
Implications:
- Elastic therapeutic taping demonstrates potential as an effective intervention for managing CIPN-related foot pain.
- Further clinical trials are warranted to validate these findings and characterize the role of ET taping in CIPN patient care.
