Naslov
Kinesio Taping in the rehabilitation of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis - effects of a two-month treatment program

Autori
Kiseljak, Dalibor

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, znanstveni

Knjiga
2015 Kinesio Taping Association International Research Yearbook

Urednik/ci
Cole, Dorothy

Izdavač
Kinesio

Grad
Albuquerque (NM)

Godina
2016

Raspon stranica
134-135

ISBN
9780985181338

Ključne riječi
Kinesio Taping, AIS, rehabilitation

Sažetak
Kinesio Taping method provides a specific approach in a way that it reverses the pathological postural adaptation of the spine and the body that commonly occurs in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). According to the Schroth theory on the division to the functional segments (blocks) and its method of three-dimensional scoliosis treatment, the complete elongation of the spine is achieved by active de-rotation between three or four functional blocks. In the Schroth method, it can be carried out through rotary breathing, while Kinesio Taping method gets the same from the outside, by placing the tape onto the skin. Objective: The objective of the case study is to show the effects of a two-month intensive treatment of AIS with emphasis on the Kinesio Taping method which integrate effects of various therapeutic approaches and leads toward long-term goal: functional reeducation of the patient, and not only postural correction. Methodology: The 15-year-old patient with AIS visited a physiotherapist in March 2012. The assessment of the postural status was done initially and after a two-month treatment. The rehabilitation included four therapeutic methods applied by the same practitioner: manual therapy (8x), Kinesio Taping (8x), neuromuscular therapy (16x) and virtual reality exercises (24x). The therapeutic protocol was consistent throughout the 8 weeks of rehabilitation: every Monday afternoon the treatment started with manual therapy and ended with Kinesio Taping application ; every Wednesday afternoon the treatment included neuromuscular therapy with tape support ; every Thursday evening the patient had to remove the tape ; and every Friday afternoon the treatment included neuromuscular therapy without the support of the tape. Virtual reality (VR) exercises were added on Tuesday and Thursday (with tape application) and Sunday (without tape application) afternoons. Kinesio Taping application included a combination of two techniques - space correction (tape in the first layer, placed longitudinally) and fascia correction (tape in the second layer, placed transversely) - applied on two central blocks, guided by the conception that central functional segments are the key of the AIS posture. Kinesio was worn for 4 days to facilitate prolonged and intensive postural reeducation. Results: Results show a significant improvement from initial to final postural and functional status over a period of two months. Kinesio Taping method successfully integrates effects of similar therapies and improves postural related problem solving.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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