Comparison Of The Effects Of Kinesiotape Application And Foam Roller Exercises

Comparison Of The Effects Of Kinesiotape Application And Foam Roller Exercises in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain

Low back pain is an important health problem that is common worldwide, with a lifetime prevalence of up to 80%.

Low back pain that lasts less than 6 weeks is called acute low back pain, if it continues for 6-12 weeks it is called subacute low back pain, and if it continues for more than 12 weeks it is called chronic low back pain. The majority of low back pain (97%) is of mechanical origin.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with chronic low back pain
• Individuals aged 18-60 years
• Patients without verbal communication barriers
• Patients without cognitive impairment (delirium, dementia, amnesia)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exercise contraindication (uncontrolled medical conditions)
• Patients with previous spinal surgery
• Patients who develop an allergic reaction to the kinesiotape tape to be applied