Short-term Effects of Thoracic Kinesiotaping in Children with Bronchopneumonia:A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sakshi Shah; Tejas Borkar

doi:10.37506/fmcc6s15

Authors

Sakshi Shah Bachelors of Physiotherapy Intern Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Tejas Borkar Associate professor, Head of Department of Paediatric Physiotherapy Pravara Institute of Medial Sciences, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/fmcc6s15

Keywords:

Bronchopneumonia, Thoracic Kinesiotaping, Pulmonary Function, Respiratory function

Abstract

Background: Respiratory infections, particularly bronchopneumonia, pose a significant health challenge in paediatric populations, often leading to respiratory distress and compromised well-being. In the context of managing bronchopneumonia in children, exploring non-invasive interventions becomes beneficial. The application of thoracic kinesiotaping is hypothesized to positively impact lung volumes by assisting respiratory function and facilitating breathing pattern.

Methodology: To determine the effectiveness of thoracic kinesiotaping on the functional capacities in children with bronchopneumonia, a group of 32 children aged 5 to 12 years were selected adhering to specific inclusion criteria. These participants were then randomly assigned to two groups. Group A underwent conventional respiratory physiotherapy exclusively while Group B participants received a combination of thoracic kinesiotaping and conventional respiratory physiotherapy. Pre-intervention assessment included baseline data, pulmonary function tests (PFT), Paediatric Dyspnea Scale (PDS) and Chest expansion. The treatment protocol spanned a period of three days. Analysis of data was done through Instat software.

Conclusion: The analysis revealed a notable increase in Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) and the FEV1/Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Ratio during pulmonary function testing (PFT), accompanied by a marginal improvement in chest expansion. These findings suggest a positive impact of kinesiotaping on respiratory parameters, indicating potential benefits for children with pulmonary conditions.

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