BENEFITS OF NEURO-PROPRIOCEPTIVE TAPING IN THE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH SCAPULO-HUMERAL PERIARTHRITIS
In the pathology of the shoulder, scapulo-humeral periarthritis occupies a special place due to the problems it poses, leading to rather disabling joint stiffness from a functional point of view. Neuro-proprioceptive taping is a relatively new method used in functional rehabilitation, which consi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Oradea Publishing House
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Physical Therapy |
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| Online Access: | http://revrokineto.uoradea.ro/26_44/3.revrokineto_26_44_Tarcau.pdf |
| Summary: | In the pathology of the shoulder, scapulo-humeral periarthritis occupies a special place due
to the problems it poses, leading to rather disabling joint stiffness from a functional point of
view. Neuro-proprioceptive taping is a relatively new method used in functional
rehabilitation, which consists in applying elastic-adhesive tapes (kinesiological tapes) of
different colors on the skin in order to reduce pain, improve proprioception or optimize
muscle activity. In conducting this study we started from the hypothesis that the application
of neuro-proprioceptive taping, along with other specific rehabilitation procedures of the
shoulder with scapulo-humeral periarthritis, can significantly contribute to reducing pain,
increasing mobility, muscle strength and flexibility of the scapular girdle. The presence of
pain, especially in acute periods of scapulo-humeral periarthritis, causes a reduction in joint
mobilization, which is why the pain and inflammatory process reduction in this phase are
particularly important. The use of neuro-proprioceptive taping contributes significantly to
the reduction of pain, because it provides good stability in the shoulder, the patient perceives
additional protection and thus gains confidence and courage to perform more extensive
movements. Neuro-proprioceptive taping together with standard rehabilitation protocols
reduces pain, increases joint mobility, muscle strength and flexibility of the scapular girdle,
thus helping to minimize the functional imbalance generated by this pathology and
furthermore to increase the quality of life of patients with scapulo-humeral periarthritis. |
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| ISSN: | 2068-1712 2068-1712 |