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Title : Effect of kinesotaping on ventilatory function in patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Abstract
Background : Respiratory and peripheral muscle dysfunctions seen in chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) cause ventilatory limitation and dyspnea. Kinesio Taping (KT) is a rehabilitative technique performed by the cutaneous application of a special elastic tape, thus increasing muscle activation and blood circulation Aim: To detect the effect of kinesotaping in ventilatory function in patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Methods: Forty COPD patients ranged age from 40-55 years (20 in KT group, 20 in control group) were included. breathing exercises were applied to both groups. Kineso tape applied on diaphragmatic muscle and sternocleidomastoid muscle changed every 5 days through 4 weeks. Ventilatory function test (FEV1,FVC,FEV1\FVC) and Severity of dyspnea were assessed with Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale Pre and post study after four weeks. Results: There was a significant increase in FEV1, FVC and FEV1/ FVC post treatment in both groups with great significant in study group more than control group (p > 0.001). Conclusions: Kineso tape beneficial for improving ventilatory function and dyspnea score in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease