ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2023
Short-term effects of Kinesio taping combined with cervical muscles multi-angle isometric training in patients with cervical spondylosis.
Article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06664931 (Muscle Energy Versus Mulligan Techniques in Treating Patients With Cervical Spondylosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Muscle Energy Versus Mulligan Techniques in Treating Patients With Cervical Spondylosis
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.
- Three-dimensional Myofascial Release and Neck Strengthening in the Management of Cervical Spondylosis-A Case Report.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2026Article
- Elastic Taping Application on the Neck: Immediate and Short-Term Impacts on Pain and Mobility of Cervical Spine.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Kinesio taping (KT) combined with multi-angle isometric resistance training for cervical spondylosis.
methodsSixty-one patients were divided into two groups by random number table method. Both groups were given multi-angle isometric training, the patients in the observation group were supplemented with Kinesio taping. Before and after treatment, the symptoms of cervical spine function were evaluated in two groups by visual analogue scale (VAS), cervical dysfunction index (NDI), cervical range of motion and muscle stiffness.
resultsAfter 3 weeks of treatment, VAS, NDI scores and the cervical range of motion were significantly better than before (P < 0.05). The range of anterior flexion and extension was significantly larger than the control group (P < 0.05), but the range of other motions were not certain. The muscle stiffness in KT group were significantly lower than the control group.
conclusionKinesio taping combined with multi-angle isometric resistance training can further alleviate the clinical symptoms and correct the neck abnormal posture. But its effects on the range of cervical motion remain uncertain.
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