The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회)
권호 표지

Effect of Microcurrent Taping Therapy on Lower Back Pain

미세전류 테이핑 치료의 만성 요통에 대한 효과

  • Kwon, Dong-Hyun (Dept of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Min (Dept. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Ho-Jun (Dept. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School) ;
  • Lee, Jong-Soo (Dept. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 권동현 (동국대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 이상민 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 김호준 (동국대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실) ;
  • 이종수 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학교실)
  • Received : 2011.09.09
  • Accepted : 2011.09.20
  • Published : 2011.09.30
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of microcurrent taping therapy and kinesio taping therapy. Methods: We included 58 participants who met the inclusion criteria and assigned them into two groups after the randomization. We allocated 29 participants to the microcurrent taping therapy group (MCT) and the other 29 to the general kinesio taping therapy group (GT). 27 participants completed the trial in the MCT group, 27 participants in GT. We attached "I" shaped 20cm tape along the erector muscle of the spine starting from the level of S2, and another 30cm tape on the iliac crest horizontally. These "I" shaped tapes were attached on two parts of the body and were performed the same way for both groups. This procedure was done 8 times and participants visited a total of 9 times including a final visit for evaluation. We measured Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Range of Motion (ROM) and Schober's test on every visit. Participants completed a questionnaire of Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) on the first and last visits. Results & Conclusion: There was a significant effect of microcurrent taping therapy on lower back pain, but we could not establish the superior effect of microcurrent taping therapy compared with general kinesio taping therapy.

Keywords

References

  1. 부산대학교한의학전문대학원, 한국한의학연구 원, 대한한의사협회. 2009한국한의학연감. 2010: 160-163.
  2. Kim JH, Nam DW, Kang JW, Kim EJ, Kim KS, Kang SK, et al. A Review of Clinical Trials for Development of Assessment Criteria for Chronic Low Back Pain. The Journal of Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Society. 2009;26 (6):215-24.
  3. 이우철. 알루미늄전극-구리전극 간 전위 측정 실험. 을지대학교 바이오메디테크 산업화 지역혁신센터. 2010.
  4. A61 医学または獣医学;衛生学. Available at: URL: http://www.j-tokkyo.com/1995/A61N/JP070598 67.shtml. Accessed July 20, 2011.
  5. Lee JW, Kim CH, Moon SH, Yu JS, Song BY, Yook TH, et al. Effectiveness of Spiral Taping in the Low Back Pain Patients. The Journal of Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Society. 2006;23 (5):1-10.
  6. Hwang JO, Seo JC. Hwang JO, Seo JC. The Effects of Spiral Taping Treatment on Low Back Pain. The Journal of Korean Institute of Pharmacopuncture. 2006;9(1):103-7. https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2006.9.1.103
  7. Cho YC, Rhee SH, Cho TH, Lee BY, Jin SS, Lim HH. The Case Report about Herniation of Inter-Vertebral Disc Treated with Taping Therapy. The J Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves. 2006;1(1):83-9.
  8. Lee HK, Lee JS, Shin HD. Clinical Observation Lumbar Disc Herniation by Microcurrent Therapy Acupuncture. J Oriental Rehab Med. 1996;6(1): 559-71.
  9. Kim HJ, Chung SK, Lee JS, Kim SSm Shin HD. The Effect of Microcurrent Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation on Low Back Pain. J Oriental Rehab Med. 2001;11(2):1-14.
  10. 어강. 근골격계 질환의 테이핑 요법. 서울:우진출판사. 1998:3-21.
  11. Park JM, Yoon MS, Woo I, Park WS, Youn YS, Jung SY, et al. The Effect o f A nkle M erid ian Tendino-musculature Taping on Latera l A nkle Sprain; Random ized controlled clinical study. J Oriental Rehab Med. 2006;16(1):63-71.
  12. Kim HS, Kim MK, Hwang JP, Yun IJ, Huh DS, Hong SY. The Clinical Studies for Kinesio Taping on Patients with Nuchal Pain Caused by Traffic Accidents. J Oriental Rehab Med. 2008; 18(3): 67-80.
  13. Lee SH, Chung SH, Lee JS, Kim SS, Shin HD. The Effect of Scapular Girdle Taping on Hemiplegic Shouldr Pain : A clinical Study. J Korean Oriental Med. 2000;20(3):115-26.
  14. Yang KH, Han JM, Yoo WK. The Effect of Knee Joint Taping Yherapy on ${\beta}-endorphin$ and Serotonin of Pain Substances of Blood. Kor J oriental Preventive Medical Society. 2008;12(2):185-95,
  15. Lee HH, Jeong HW, Kim KY, Park JH, Kim CK. Effects of Spiral Balance Taping on Postural Balance Ability in Stroke Patient. Korean J oriental Physiology & Pathology. 2009;23(4): 908-13.
  16. Choi IH, Hwang JW, Yoo SM, Jung JJ, Lee YH, Song YK, et al. The 2 Case Report with Hemiplegic gait and foot drop after Cardiovascular Accident improved by Taping therapy. The J Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves. 2006;1(2):49-60.
  17. Lee DH, Na GH, Chiang SY, Jeong JH, Wei T, Yoon YC. 12 Cases Study of Facial Nerve Palsy Using Oriental Medical Treatment with Taping Therapy. Korean J oriental Physiology & Pathology. 2006;20(4):1078-84.
  18. Park YH, Shin HD, Kim SS, Jung SH, Lee JS. Antispastic Effect of Taping on Spasticity in Stroke Patients. 2001;11 (1):159-71.
  19. Becker RO. The bioelectric factors in amphibianlimb regeneration. Joint Surg. 1962;62:1169-76.
  20. Carley PJ, Wainapel SF. Electrotherapy for acceleration of wound healing: low intensity direct current. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1985;66 (7):443-6.
  21. Ryu JM, Kim SS, Kim KS, Chung SH. A Literature Review on the Clinical Application of Microcurrent Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (MENS): articles published for recent 10 years. J Oriental Rehab Med. 2008;18(4):121-33.
  22. T. El-Husseini, S. El-Kawy, H. Shalaby, M. El- Sebai. Microcurrent skin patches for postoperative pain control in total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study. Int Orthop. 2007;31(2):229-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-006-0149-0
  23. Sarhan TM, Doghem MA. Effect of microcurrent skin patch on the epidural fentanyl requirements for post operative pain relief of total hip arthroplasty. Middle East J Anesthesiol. 2009;20 (3):411-5.
  24. Huckfeldt R, Flick AB, Mikkelson D, Lowe C, Finley PJ. Wound closure after split-thickness skin grafting is accelerated with the use of continuous direct anodal microcurrent applied to silver nylon wound contact dressings. J Burn Care Res. 2007;28(5):703-7. https://doi.org/10.1097/BCR.0B013E318148C945