title: The effect of kinesio taping in forward bending of the lumbar spine.
abstract: [Purpose] The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a lumbar fascia Kinesio Taping(®) technique forward bending range of motion. [Subjects and Methods] This was a longitudinal study with a randomized clinical trial composed of 39 subjects divided into three groups (control, Kinesio Without Tension-KWT, and Kinesio Fascia Correction-KFC). The subjects were assessed by Schober and fingertip-to-floor tests and left the tape in place for 48 hours before being reassessed 24 hours, 48 hours and 30 days after its removal. [Results] In all three experimental groups no significant differences were observed with the Schober test, but it was possible to observe an increase in lumbar flexion after 30 days. With the fingertip-to-floor distance assessment, the KFC and KWT groups showed significantly improved flexibility 24 hours and 48 hours after tape removal. [Conclusion] The Kinesio Taping(®) influenced fascia mobility, allowing for slight improvement of lumbar flexibility.
authors.affiliation: Physical Therapy Program, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Brazil.
authors.forename: Thiago Vilela
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Lemos
authors.affiliation: Physical Therapy Program, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Brazil.
authors.forename: Anna Carolina Gonçalves
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Albino
authors.affiliation: Physical Therapy Program, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil.
authors.forename: Joao Paulo C
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Matheus
authors.affiliation: Physical Therapy Program, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Brazil.
authors.forename: Aurélio de Melo
authors.initials: Ade M
authors.lastname: Barbosa
keywords: Fascia; Kinesio Taping; Low back mobility