Effectiveness of Functional Taping, Manual Therapy and Stereodynamic Interference Current
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Functional Taping, Manual Therapy and Stereodynamic Interference Current in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
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Brief Summary
This study aimed to compare the effects of functional taping, manual therapy, and stereodynamic interference current applications on pain, functional capacity, sleep quality, and kinesiophobia in individuals with chronic low back pain (LBP). Conducted with 88 participants, the study divided them into four groups: a control group (standard physiotherapy), a functional taping group, a manual therapy group, and a stereodynamic interference current group. All groups received 10 sessions of treatment, 3 days a week. The study evaluated pain intensity (VAS), fear of movement (FOM), functional disability (ODI), and sleep quality (PSQI) at three points: before treatment, after treatment, and one month later. Results showed that manual therapy significantly improved pain levels (p\<0.05), while stereodynamic interference current also reduced pain. Functional taping was most effective in reducing kinesiophobia (p\<0.05). No significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of the Oswestry Disability Index and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores (p\>0.05). The study concluded that manual therapy was the most effective for pain control, and functional taping was superior for managing kinesiophobia, emphasizing the need for individualized and multidisciplinary approaches in treating musculoskeletal health issues.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 1, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 31, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 29, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 8, 2025
CompletedMay 8, 2025
April 1, 2025
1 year
April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
pain intensity
The VAS is a measurement tool that allows individuals to subjectively assess the intensity of pain they perceive. The VAS is usually located on a 10 cm long horizontal line between two extremes ranging from 'no pain' to 'unbearable pain'. Participants are asked to mark their current pain level on this line and the measurement is made by evaluating the distance from the marked point to the starting point in centimetres (cm). The VAS is a simple and reliable tool that is frequently preferred to quantitatively measure the severity of pain, especially in clinical research.
through study completion, an average of one month.
kinesiophobia level
The Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TSK) is a self-report form developed to measure the fear of movement that individuals develop due to pain. The TSK consists of a total of 17 items and each item is scored from 'strongly disagree' to 'strongly agree' on a 4-point Likert-type scale. High scores indicate a high level of movement avoidance and pain-related fear of movement. Especially in individuals with chronic pain, it is an important tool in terms of evaluating the fear of movement related to pain and making plans for treatment.
through study completion, an average of one month.
Low Back Disability Index
The Oswestry Low Back Disability Index (ODI) is a comprehensive scale developed to assess the level of functional disability in individuals with low back pain and measures the impact of low back pain on activities of daily living. This index, which consists of a total of 10 items, evaluates daily activities such as pain intensity, personal care, lifting, walking, sitting, sitting, standing, sleeping, social life, travelling and sex life. Each item is scored between 0 and 5 and the level of disability is determined by converting the total score into a percentage. Higher scores mean more disability. The ODI is one of the most widely used tools worldwide to measure functional status in individuals with chronic low back pain.
through study completion, an average of one month.
Sleep Quality Index
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a self-report scale developed to assess the sleep quality of individuals in the last month. The PSQI consists of a total of 19 items and assesses seven different components, including sleep duration, sleep latency, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, sleep medication use, and daytime sleepiness. The scores obtained from each component are included in the total scoring to determine the overall sleep quality. The total score obtained varies between 0 and 21; high scores indicate poor sleep quality. PSQI is a reliable measurement tool to detect sleep quality deterioration especially in chronic pain patients.
through study completion, an average of one month.
Study Arms (4)
physiotherapy
EXPERIMENTALA program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.
Functional Taping
EXPERIMENTALA program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention. In addition, the taping method applied in this study can be defined as a "Function-Oriented Taping Application to Preserve Extension: Lumbar Extension Taping," which was specifically designed to maintain lumbar extension.
Manual Therapy
EXPERIMENTALA program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.Manual Therapy (MT), which literally means "hands-on treatment," is an evidence-based therapeutic approach consisting of skilled hand movements and maneuvers applied to produce therapeutic effects and to treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions and pain. In addition to the standard program, manual therapy was also administered in this study.
Stereodynamic Interference Current
EXPERIMENTALA program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.In addition, the stereodynamic interference current method was applied in this study. A 'Y' electrode was used during the application. Due to the rapid development of accommodation, the current intensity was frequently increased during the session. The average treatment duration was 15 minutes, and a frequency of 50-100 Hz was used to achieve analgesic effects.
Interventions
A program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.
A program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention. In addition, the taping method applied in this study can be defined as a "Function-Oriented Taping Application to Preserve Extension: Lumbar Extension Taping," which was specifically designed to maintain lumbar extension.
A program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.Manual Therapy (MT), which literally means "hands-on treatment," is an evidence-based therapeutic approach consisting of skilled hand movements and maneuvers applied to produce therapeutic effects and to treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions and pain. In addition to the standard program, manual therapy was also administered in this study.
A program consisting of therapeutic ultrasound, hot pack, massage, and McKenzie exercises was administered as the intervention.In addition, the stereodynamic interference current method was applied in this study. A 'Y' electrode was used during the application. Due to the rapid development of accommodation, the current intensity was frequently increased during the session. The average treatment duration was 15 minutes, and a frequency of 50-100 Hz was used to achieve analgesic effects.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- participants had to be aged between 20 and 50 years,
- have a diagnosis of chronic low back pain (low back pain persisting for more than 12 weeks),
- have a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of at least 4/10,
- be suitable for physical therapy, and sign a written informed consent form by voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.
You may not qualify if:
- with a history of lumbar surgery,
- acute inflammatory diseases or signs of infection, rheumatological, neurological or cardiovascular system diseases,
- pregnancy status,
- history of invasive intervention in the lumbar region within the last six months
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Uskudar Universitylead
- Acibadem Atakent University Hospitalcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
acibadem Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Masking Details
- This study was conducted with single-blind masking, where the participants were blinded to the group allocation. Participants were not informed about the specific physiotherapy technique or intervention they received (e.g., whether they received functional taping, manual therapy, or stereodynamic interference current) to minimize expectation bias. However, due to the nature of the interventions, therapists administering the treatment were not blinded.
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Dr.
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 29, 2025
First Posted
May 8, 2025
Study Start
January 1, 2022
Primary Completion
January 1, 2023
Study Completion
January 31, 2023
Last Updated
May 8, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-04