Authors |
김현수, 김민균, 황재필, 윤일지, 허동석, 홍서영. |
Abstract |
Objectives :
The purpose of this study is to find out the effects of kinesio taping on nuchal pain caused by traffic accidents.
Methods :
The 40 patients were divided into 2 groups : Group A was treated except taping and Group B was treated with taping. Both Group were treated with Acupuncture, Phy-Tx and Herb-med. Patients were evaluated and analyzed Visual Analog Scale(VAS), Pain Rating Score(PRS) and Neck Disability Index(NDI).
Results :
1. Group B was significantly decreased in VAS, NDI after 3 days of treatment. 2. Group B was significantly decreased in PRS after 6 days of treatment. 3. Group A was significantly decreased in VAS, PRS and NDI after 9 days of treatment. 4. Group B compared with the Group A was decreased in VAS and NDI after 12 days of treatment. 5. Group B compared with the Group A was significantly decreased in PRS after 9 days of treatment.
Conclusions :
We found out that kinesio taping treatment is considered to be effective and useful on nuchal pain caused by traffic accidents. |