EFFECT OF KINESIOTAPING ON PAIN, RESPIRATORY FUNCTION AND MOBILITY IN TREATMENT OF RIB FRACTURES

Authors : Hatice Ağır, Funda Cansun

Pages : 284-288

Doi:10.24938/kutfd.1677626

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Publication Date : 2025-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Rib fractures are the most common chest injury encountered after blunt thoracic trauma. Kinesio tape can be used in a wide variety of clinical settings and is used for pain relief as well as biomechanical correction. We aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of kinesio tape application on pain, thoracic and shoulder joint motion, and pulmonary function after rib fractures. Material and Methods: This randomized controlled study included 30 outpatients who were admitted to the physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic with a diagnosis of acute rib fracture. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 (KT group) received kinesiotape application twice, 4 days apart. VAS pain scores were evaluated at 1 week and 1 month after treatment. Thoracic flexion and extension measurements were taken to assess for thoracic mobility. Shoulder flexion and abduction angles were measured on the side with the rib fracture. Results: Patients were randomized into two groups as KT group and the control group. In the KT group, VAS score was significantly lower at 1 week and 1 month after treatment compared to the other group (<0.001). Thoracic flexion and extension measurements were significantly higher in the KT group after treatment, respectively (p=0.031, p=0.044). FEV 1 value was significantly higher in the KT group than in the other group (p=0.02). Conclusion: Kinesio tape application is a highly effective method in pain palliation after rib fracture. At the same time, as a result of our study, kinesio tape application increased thoracic joint range of motion and pulmonary functions after rib fracture.
Keywords : Kosta kırığı, ağrı, kinesiotape, göğüs ağrısı, fizik tedavi

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