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Effect of Kinesio Tape and Conventional Physical Therapy Program on Discogenic Unilateral Sciatica

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Last updated: 15 Feb 2025

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Abstract Background: Numerous musculoskeletal diseases can be treated with Kinesio Taping (KT), however its clinical effec-tivenessin the treatment of discogenic unilateral sciatica is not well supported by scientific research. Aim of Study: To explore the efficacy of adding (KT) to conventional physiotherapy in treating patients with discogen-ic unilateral sciatica. Material and Methods: A double blinded randomized con-trolled trial involved thirty male & female unilateral sciatic pa-tients aged from (30:40 y), BMI was (less than 30kg/m2), were randomly allocated into two equal groups, 15 patients in each group, all received conventional physical therapy. In addition, Group A received KT, Group B received placebo KT. Treat-ment sessions were applied 2 times weekly for 3 weeks for all groups. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was utilized to assess pain level; Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was utilized to assess functional disability. Results: There was a significant decrease in the VAS and ODI scores following the intervention in both groups after treatment in both groups. There was no significant difference on all measured variables between both groups after treatment. Conclusion: The kinesio tape has no extra benefitsin man-agement of patients of discogenic unilateral sciatica when add to conventional physical therapy.

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10.21608/mjcu.2024.411620

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Lumbar Disc Herniation, Kinesio Tape, Conven-tional physical therapy, visual analogue scale, Oswestry disability questionnaire

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DINA R. ABDULLAH, M.Sc.*; MOHAMED A. QADAAH, M.D.**; ESLAME A. SHOHDA, Ph.D.* and

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SALWA F. ABDELMAGEED, Ph.D.*

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The Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgery*, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University and Orthopedic Surgery Department**, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

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92

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12

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53751

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2024-12-01

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2025-02-13

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2024-12-01

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1,137

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1,143

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0045-3803

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2536-9806

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Effect of Kinesio Tape and Conventional Physical Therapy Program on Discogenic Unilateral Sciatica

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15 Feb 2025