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Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.
Chest wall injury changes the function of chest wall muscles and other structures, which in turn influences respiratory function and cause significant pain.
Elastic tapes, named "kinesiotapes" have a limited, but proven influence on pain reduction, improvement in muscular strength and joint function. It can be hypothetised that by using kinesiotape techniques on damaged chest wall (due to mostly rib fracture) we can improve not only analgesia, but also improve lung function tests and speed recovery.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| kinesiotape | Experimental | Placement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain. |
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| control | Placebo Comparator | No kinesiotape, standard of care |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Kinesiotape placement | Other | Placement of kinesiotapes, using ligament techniques on the injured side of chest, focusing on the point of maximal pain. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Improved spirometry tests | Improvement in lung function using spirometry | 2 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Reduction in opioid consumption | Reduction in consumtion of opioid analgetic drugs | 2 days |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University Medical Centre Ljubljana | Ljubljana | 1000 | Slovenia |
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