Kinesio Taping and Inhibitory Treatment Techniques

Benefits of Kinesio Taping and Inhibitory Treatment Techniques in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Objective: Compare the benefits of Kinesio Taping and Inhibitory Treatment Techniques for Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).

Study Design: A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on patients with FMS.

Setting: Clinical setting. Methods: Sixty-four subjects with FMS were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving kinesio taping and inhibitory treatment techniques, or to a control group for exercises and electrical stimulation therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
• Limitation of usual activities due to pain on at least 1 day in the previous 30 days.
• Agreement to attend evening therapy sessions.
• Non-practice of regular physical activity.

Exclusion Criteria:

• A history of surgery.
• The presence of comorbid conditions (e.g., morbid obesity, inflammatory diseases, irritable bowel syndrome and interstitial cystitis).
• A history of whiplash injury.
• Severe physical disability.
• uncontrolled endocrine disorders (e.g., hyperthyroidism, diabetes); 6) illness (e.g., schizophrenia or substance abuse).
• The use of medication other than as-needed analgesics (excluding long-term narcotics).
• Malignancy.
• Psychiatric disorders.
• A score of ≥ 9 points in the Beck depression inventory.