The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pulmonary Function and Functional Capacity in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
Chronic Heart Failure
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Heart Failure focused on measuring Kinesio Taping, inspiratory muscle training, respiratory
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age >18
- Diagnosed with New York Heart Association Functional Class II-III
- Ejection fraction less than 50
- Stable Chronic Heart Failure patients
Exclusion Criteria:
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Unstable angina
- Significant cardiac arrhythmias
- Severe cognitive impairment
Sites / Locations
- Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Kinesio Taping
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
Control
Kinesio Taping group consisted of 19 patients. Kinesio Tape was applied 2 times a week for a period of 4 weeks. Kinesio Taping was applied for musculus diaphragmaticus, musculus externus obliquus abdominis and internus obliquus abdominis.
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) group consisted of 19 patients. IMT sessions were applied 2 sessions/everyday for a period of 4 weeks and 15 minutes for each session. Every session patients performed 5 breathing circles, then rested and continued again. By this way they used the device for 15 minutes each session. The patients visited the clinic every week and the therapist adjusted the IMT device in terms of their maximal inspiratory pressures.
Control group also consisted of 19 CHF patients. No interventions were applied for them. Pharmacological treatment of control group continued and they were advised for using their medication properly.