Analyzing Role of Different Kinesiology Taping Techniques in Postural Correction and Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization in Weightlifters

Abstract

Background: Kinesiology taping is increasingly being seen as a non-invasive therapeutic form of managing a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders. The dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint and postural deviation is the most frequent clinical issue in physically active populations, especially in weightlifters. According to past research, rehabilitation programs which incorporate exercises therapy in conjunction with kinesiology taping are likely to have better results as compared to exercise programs. Objective: This review aims to conduct a comparison of the efficacy of various kinesiology taping methods on the enhancement of postural position and stability at the sacroiliac joint in weightlifters. Methodology: The review article summarizes the results of the literature of the various studies that were undertaken on the role of analyzing various kinesiology taping methods that are aimed at posture correction as well as stabilizing the sacroiliac joint in weightlifters in physically active groups such as athletes and weight lifters. The databases searched are Google scholar, PubMed and Scopus where an evidence-based review was searched. There were studies that cover systematic reviews, diagnostic accuracy studies that involve investigation of SIJ pathology, provocation tests, and conservative management measures such as Kinesio taping. The intensity of pain was measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) or other rating scales. Functional disability measures with valid questionnaire i.e. the Oswestry disability index (ODI).

Results: Pain during movement markedly improved with time in all intervention groups.. Functional disability scores show statistically significant enhancement in KT groups, especially in comparison to exercise-only therapies. Research on postural abnormalities, including forward head posture, rounded shoulder posture, and thoracic kyphosis, indicated enhancements in postural alignment after kinesiology taping therapies. Electromyographic studies found that there were changes in muscle activation with increase in the recruitment of postural and scapular stabilizing muscles because of using kinesiology tape. The neuromuscular changes are related to the positive changes in functions. No substantial negative effects related to kinesiology taping were found.

 Conclusion: Evidence shows that kinesiology taping is a promising intervention that can reduce pain and enhancing the efficiency of movement particularly when combined with specific exercise regimes. Although therapeutic exercise is still the key to rehabilitation, kinesiology taping seems to be an adjunct to improve the short-term clinical outcome.