The Effect of Kinesio® Tex Application on Pain, Functionality, Sleep Quality and Work Performance in Drivers
Neck Pain, Back Pain, Occupational Diseases
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Neck Pain focused on measuring taping, Kinesio® Tex, functionality, work performance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Volunteering to participate in the study Having signed the voluntary consent form. Being between the ages of 25-55 Working in home health services for at least 2 years Reporting symptoms of localized pain and discomfort in the neck-back region lasting at least 1 week in the last 12 months Exclusion Criteria: The participant's wish to terminate the study Receiving physical therapy for neck-back pain in the last 3 months Findings such as pins and needles, numbness and tingling in the upper extremity Having an allergy to taping Presence of a known specific disease that may cause chronic neck-back pain (nerve root compression, postoperative condition in the neck and shoulder regions, peripheral entrapment neuropathy, cervical spine anomaly, severe neck trauma such as whiplash, malignancy, migraine). Alcohol and drug addiction Psychological conditions that may cause physical burden and recent major operations Presence of a skin disease that will affect the neck and back area
Sites / Locations
- İstanbul Büyükşehir BelediyesiRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
control group
taping group
The exercise program to be given to the participants consists of stretching, strengthening and postural exercises for the muscles in the neck-back region. While doing the posture exercises, the participants will be asked to do the exercises in front of the mirror in order to correct the wrong postural posture and to provide relaxation.
In addition to the exercises, the Kinesio® Tex taping application will remain on the body for 4 days, and then it will be applied 6 times in total, with a 3-day break.