This study evaluates the effects of ischemic compression and kinesiology taping techniques on pain intensity and lumbar range of motion in individuals with chronic low back pain. Participants are assigned to one of three groups: a conventional treatment group, a conventional treatment plus kinesiology taping group, or a conventional treatment plus ischemic compression group. Interventions are administered over a three-week period. Outcome measures are assessed before and after the intervention using standardized assessment methods. The purpose is to compare changes among groups and examine the effects of adding these techniques to conventional treatment.
Chronic low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with pain, reduced mobility, and functional limitations. Nonpharmacological interventions are frequently used to support symptom management and improve physical function. Manual therapy techniques and supportive therapeutic applications are commonly included in rehabilitation programs for individuals with chronic low back pain. This study is designed to investigate the effects of ischemic compression and kinesiology taping techniques in individuals with chronic low back pain. Participants are assigned to different intervention groups receiving either conventional treatment alone or conventional treatment combined with additional therapeutic techniques. Interventions are delivered according to structured protocols over a defined treatment period. Outcome measures evaluate changes in pain intensity and lumbar range of motion using standardized assessment methods.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
102
Conventional treatment consists of standard physiotherapy modalities administered according to a structured protocol during scheduled sessions over a three-week period.
Kinesiology taping is applied using standardized techniques by a trained therapist according to a structured application protocol during the treatment period.
Ischemic compression therapy is a manual technique applied by a therapist using sustained pressure to targeted areas according to a structured treatment protocol during scheduled sessions.
Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Pain intensity is assessed using the Visual Analog Scale, a validated measure consisting of a scale ranging from no pain to worst imaginable pain. Change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention scores.
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Flexion Range of Motion
Lumbar range of motion is assessed using standardized measurement methods to evaluate spinal mobility. Measurements are obtained before and after the intervention, and change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention values.
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Extension Range of Motion
Lumbar range of motion is assessed using standardized measurement methods to evaluate spinal mobility. Measurements are obtained before and after the intervention, and change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention values.
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Right Lateral Flexion Range of Motion
Lumbar range of motion is assessed using standardized measurement methods to evaluate spinal mobility. Measurements are obtained before and after the intervention, and change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention values.
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
Change in Lumbar Left Lateral Flexion Range of Motion
Lumbar range of motion is assessed using standardized measurement methods to evaluate spinal mobility. Measurements are obtained before and after the intervention, and change is calculated as the difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention values.
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period
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