The Effect of Taping in Reducing the Intensity of Pain in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Summary

To determine the effectiveness of kinesiotaping on pain in primary dysmenorrhea

Timeline

Start

2019-12-01

Primary completion

2020-05-31

Completion

2020-05-31

Publications

• Background Lu Z, Li X, Chen R, Guo C. Kinesio taping improves pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Surg. 2018 Nov;59:27-35. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.09.015. Epub 2018 Sep 28.
• Background Macedo LB, Richards J, Borges DT, Melo SA, Brasileiro JS. Kinesio Taping reduces pain and improves disability in low back pain patients: a randomised controlled trial. Physiotherapy. 2019 Mar;105(1):65-75. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2018.07.005. Epub 2018 Jul 26.
• Background Espi-Lopez GV, Ingles M, Ferrando AC, Serra-Ano P. Effect of Kinesio taping on clinical symptoms in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized clinical trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019;32(4):561-567. doi: 10.3233/BMR-171100.
• Background Choi JH. Effects of kinesio taping and hot packs on premenstrual syndrome in females. J Phys Ther Sci. 2017 Sep;29(9):1514-1517. doi: 10.1589/jpts.29.1514. Epub 2017 Sep 15.
• Background Campbell MA, McGrath PJ. Use of medication by adolescents for the management of menstrual discomfort. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1997 Sep;151(9):905-13. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1997.02170460043007.
• Background Grandi G, Ferrari S, Xholli A, Cannoletta M, Palma F, Romani C, Volpe A, Cagnacci A. Prevalence of menstrual pain in young women: what is dysmenorrhea? J Pain Res. 2012;5:169-74. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S30602. Epub 2012 Jun 20.
• Background O'Connell K, Davis AR, Westhoff C. Self-treatment patterns among adolescent girls with dysmenorrhea. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2006 Aug;19(4):285-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.05.004.

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