A Multicentral Quasi experimental Study on Impact of Neuromuscular Taping over Neck Pain

Abstract

Introduction: Neck pain in particular is considered to one of the major health problem in modern societies.
It is also increasing in intensity, frequency, and severity because of more stress and strain on neck region.
Neck pain is assumed to be multi factorial in origin, implying that several risk factors can contribute to its
development. Objective: This study conducted to check the effectiveness of Neuromuscular Taping over
Neck Pain in collaboration with Aimst University (Malaysia), University of Indonesia (Indonesia), NMT
Institute Italy & USA, Mekelle University Ethiopia (East Africa) & Insitute of Paramedical Sciences, Kannur,
India,. Methodology: A qualitative research model in the form of a prospective type quasi experimental
study design was carried out in this study. The study was conducted in collaboration with AIMST University
Malaysia, University of Indonesia, NMT Institute Italy & USA, Insitute of Paramedical Sciences, Kannur,
India, and Mekelle University Ethiopia. In this study all Academic and non-academic professionals those
who diagnosed with neck pain for at least for 6 month duration, were included as the Population of this
study. Conveniently 800 participants were selected in collaboration with AIMST University Malaysia,
University of Indonesia, NMT Institute Italy & USA, Mekelle University Ethiopia & Insitute of Paramedical
Sciences, Kannur, India. Result: All Selected Participants with neck pain symptoms were assessed for Neck
pain with neck pain index (NPI) respectively before and after intervention with neuromuscular taping. The
results from most of the participants showed significantly improvement after intervention. Conclusion: As
the pain factor is reducing, considering the fact NMT can be included as one among the modalities used for
the treatment of neck Pain. Introduction of new intervention such as neuromuscular taping in terms of neck
pain management itself is a very challenging. The investigation of such studies and their result will help for
further research prospective.