The Effects of Modality, Taping and Joint Mobilization for Patients with Acute Whiplash-Associated Disorder : Case Study

전기치료, 테이핑과 관절가동기법이 급성기 편타증 손상환자에게 미치는 영향-사례연구

  • Ahn, Seung-Won (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Dongguk University International Hospital In Ilsan)
  • 안승원 (동국대학교 일산병원 물리치료실)
  • Received : 2011.12.06
  • Accepted : 2012.03.25
  • Published : 2012.06.30

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of modality, taping and joint mobilization for patients with acute whiplash-associated disorders. Methods: Joint mobilization technique and kinesio taping was done to the patients who diagnosed with acute whiplash-associated disorders due to traffic accidents. Results: We got the results that it is quite effective to increase cervical range of motion and decrease the pain, according to the results, present study was performed to assess the impact on the neck disability index and fatigability. Conclusion: Joint mobilization technique applied to a person and taping applied to the other person then both people increasing cervical range of motion and reducing pain for the treatment of patients with acute whiplash-associated disorders was effective.

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