Chronic Low Back Pain
Conditions
Keywords
Chronic Low Back Pain, Kinesiological Taping, Conservative Treatment, Ischemic Compression
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
Conventional treatment consists of standard physiotherapy modalities administered according to a structured protocol during scheduled sessions over a three-week period.
PROCEDUREKinesiology Taping
Kinesiology taping is applied using standardized techniques by a trained therapist according to a structured application protocol during the treatment period.
PROCEDUREIschemic Compression Therapy
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.
Sponsors
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants are assigned to one of three parallel groups: a conventional treatment group, a conventional treatment plus kinesiology taping group, or a conventional treatment plus ischemic compression group. All groups are followed over the same study period, and outcomes are assessed before and after the intervention to compare changes among groups.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Volunteers willing to participate in the study, * Those who have had back pain for at least 12 weeks, * Those who have been tested with a test patch and have no allergy to kinesiology tape, * Patients who can comply with the exercise programme to be applied were included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who have undergone surgery for back pain, * Pregnant women, * Patients with rheumatological diseases were not included in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale) | Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period | 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. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Lumbar Flexion Range of Motion | Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period | 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. |
| Change in Lumbar Extension Range of Motion | Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period | 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. |
| Change in Lumbar Right Lateral Flexion Range of Motion | Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period | 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. |
| Change in Lumbar Left Lateral Flexion Range of Motion | Baseline and after completion of the 3-week intervention period | 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. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORIlker Demir, PhD
Inonu University
Outcome results
None listed