Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, the prevalence of low back pain can be as high as 43%. Past research has shown the positive effects of Kinesio taping in patients with chronic and nonspecific low back pain in pain reduction, improvement in postural stability, and improvement in function. However, no study has yet evaluated the effects of KT in persons with discogenic LBP. If found to be effective KT can be prescribed as a conservative \& cost-effective treatment for patients with discogenic low back pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
36
Kinesiotape will be applied
IFC + Hot pack for 20 minutes MDT (prone positioning) for 10 minutes. Lumbar SNAGs + lumbar rotation mobilization. Home exercise plan: MDT for 10 min + patient education to avoid flexion based activities.
Foundation University Islamabad
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan
Back Pain
Back Pain will be measured via numerical pain rating scale. A higher score signifies greater pain.
Time frame: 2 weeks.
Postural Stability
Postural Stability will be measured via Biodex Balance System. A higher score signifies poorer stability.
Time frame: 2 weeks.
Disability
Disability will be measured via Oswestry Disability Index. A higher score signifies poorer outcome.
Time frame: 2 weeks.
Gait velocity
velocity of gait will be measured via gait analysis.
Time frame: 2 weeks.
Stride length
Stride length of gait will be measured via gait analysis.
Time frame: 2 weeks.
Cadence
Cadence of gait will be measured via gait analysis.
Time frame: 2 weeks.
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