Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Lung Functions, Chest Expansion and Dyspnoea in COPD Patients

Authors

  • Gaurang Baxi1 , Pooja Singh2 , Soumik Basu1 , Mohammed Ubaid Khan2 , Tushar Palekar3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3403

Keywords:

COPD, dyspnoea, kinesio taping, lung functions, oxygen saturation.

Abstract

Background: Dyspnoea is a major symptom of COPD and an independent predictor of mortality. It is
caused by mechanical alterations adapted by shortened or deconditioned musculature.There is insufficient
evidenceregarding the efficacy of kinesio taping on the symptoms posed by respiratory conditions like COPD.
This study investigates the immediate effects of kinesiology taping done for pectoralis major and rhomboid
major, on chest expansion and lung functions along with dyspnoea. Methodology: By convenient sampling,
30 stable COPD patients with mild to moderate stage affection as per GOLD criteria, and having complaints
of dyspnoea were randomly divided in two groups. Group A received kinesio taping along with conventional
physiotherapy, group B was the control group where only conventional physiotherapy exercises were given
twice a day for 3 days. Eligible patients were assessed for their lung functions, chest expansion and dyspnea.
Results: Data analysis within the groups as well as between the groups was done using the WINPEPI and
PRIMERsoftware.Between groups comparison for lung functions showed significant improvement (p<0.05)
for FEV1
, FVC and PEFR. Pre and post comparison ofrespiratory rate and SpO2
between the groups showed
significant improvement (p<0.05). Conclusion: There was a significant improvement in the experimental
group which suggest that kinesio tape application is beneficial in improving lung function and reducing rate
of perceived exertion.

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Author Biography

  • Gaurang Baxi1 , Pooja Singh2 , Soumik Basu1 , Mohammed Ubaid Khan2 , Tushar Palekar3

    1
    Associate Professor, 2
    Resident, 3
    Principal and Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy,
    Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

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Published

2020-01-30

How to Cite

Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Lung Functions, Chest Expansion and Dyspnoea in COPD Patients. (2020). Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 14(1), 101-105. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3403