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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2016 Jan-Mar;29(1):23-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.10.003. Epub 2015 Nov 6.

Kinesio taping and manual pressure release: Short-term effects in subjects with myofasical trigger point

Yu Wen Chao  1 , Jiu Jenq Lin  2 , Jing Lan Yang  3 , Wendy Tzyy-Jiuan Wang  4
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Kinesio taping and manual pressure release: Short-term effects in subjects with myofasical trigger point

Yu Wen Chao et al. J Hand Ther. 2016 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Mechanomyography; Muscle stiffness; Myofascial pain syndrome; Taping.

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