Short-term effects of postural taping on pain and forward head posture: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Balance Body Tape (BBT) is a recently developed taping-method with the aim to reduce pain and improve posture through change in movement behavior. However, the potential effects of a treatment with BBT are scarcely documented. Therefore, the aim with this study was to investigate the effect of a three-week Balance body tape-treatment on the intensity of perceived neck, shoulder and back pain and forward head posture.

Methods

In this RCT study, subjects (n = 26), who reported being university students or having a sedentary work and experiencing pain in neck, back or shoulders, were randomized to either an intervention (n = 12) or control group (n = 14). The intervention group received a three-week treatment with BBT, the control group received no treatment. A quest

SUBMITTER: Augustsson SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8857793 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature