Abstract
[Purpose] Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a very common but largely self-limiting
condition. Several types of tape and their associated application methods are available
for different conditions. The aim of the present study was to observe the effect of
Kinesio taping (KT) compared with traditional management of NSLBP. [Subjects and Methods]
Forty male and female patients with a mean age of 34.8±7.54 years were randomly divided
into two groups; group 1 (n=20) which underwent conventional physical therapy with KT, and
group 2 (n=20), which underwent only conventional physical therapy. The intervention
sessions for both groups were three times per week for four weeks. Outcomes were assessed
for activities of daily living (ADL) using the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire,
pain severity using a visual analogue scale, and ranges of motion (ROMs) of trunk flexion
and extension using the modified Schober’s test. [Results] Significant differences in
measures of pain, ADL, and trunk flexion and extension ROMs were observed post
intervention within each group. In comparison, there were no significant differences in
measures of pain, ADL, and trunk flexion and extension ROMs post intervention between
groups. [Conclusion] A physical therapy program involving strengthening exercises for
abdominal muscles and stretching exercises for back, hamstring, and iliopsoas muscles with
or without Kinesio taping was beneficial in the treatment of chronic low back pain.