The Effect of Kinesio Taping Tension on the Pressure-Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance: A Randomized, Controlled, Doubled-blinded Trial

Authors : Oyku Avci, Nazan Tuğay, Fatih Özden, Baki Umut Tuğay

Pages : 756-764

Doi:10.30621/jbachs.1203557

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Publication Date : 2023-05-31

Article Type : Research Article

Abstract :Purpose: To our knowledge, no study has demonstrated the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) tension on pressure-pain threshold and tolerance. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of KT tension tensions on pressure pain threshold and tolerance. Methods: A double-blind, randomized controlled study was conducted with 90 healthy male subjects with an average age of 21.04 ± 2.0 years. The subjects were randomized into four groups: 0% tension placebo (n=23), 50% tension (n= 24), 75% tension (n=22) and 100% tension groups (n=21). The KT was applied from distal to proximal, exposing the lateral epicondyle region on the dominant side. Pressure pain threshold and pain tolerance were measured using digital algometer over the lateral epicondyle. Measurements were carried out, before, immediate after and 30 minutes after KT. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of PP threshold, pain tolerance and intensity (p>0.05). There was a significant in-group difference only in the 100% Tension Group in terms of PP threshold (p<0.05). On the other hand, a significant difference was observed in the placebo and 50% tension groups on the pain severity measurements (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results demonstrated that the KT at different tensions did not affect the pressure pain threshold or tolerance. The outcomes also considered the efficacy of low- and high-tension KT on pain tolerance and severity, respectively. A further study should investigate the pain threshold and tolerance in clinical cases with a long-term follow-up.
Keywords : Algometer, kinesio taping, pressure pain threshold, pain tolerance