Mid- and Long-Term Effect of Kinesio Taping on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Randomised- Controlled Trial

ÜNÜVAR, Bayram Sönmez | ÖZMEN, Elif Esra | DURMUŞ, Ercan | KALAYCI, Abdullah

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the mid- and long-term effects of Kinesio-taping (KT) on individuals with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). Methods: Thirty-three patients were randomly divided into two groups: group 1 is control; group 2 is KT group. KT treatment was applied in six sessions (one session/week) for 6 weeks. At 6 months, the visual analogue scale (VAS) values and range of motion of the jaw before and after the treatment were recorded. Results: After the treatment in both groups, a statistically significant decrease in pain VAS values of the lateral pterygoid and mas ...Daha fazlası

Makale 2022 Acıbadem University Health Sciences Journal 6 Görüntülenme

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Acute Effect of Kinesiotape Application on Shoulder Muscle Strength in Male Wheelchair Basketball Players

ÜNÜVAR, Bayram Sönmez | SANİOĞLU, Ahmet

Purpose: Shoulder muscle strength is vital in wheelchair basketball. This study aimed to determine the acute effect of Kinesiotaping on shoulder muscle strength of wheelchair basketball players. Methods: A total of 12 wheelchair basketball players were included in the study. The mean age of the athletes was 31.17±7.85 years and the mean body mass index was 25.41±6.96 kg/m2 . Athletes were assessed before and after the Kinesiotape application on deltoid muscle and shoulder. Muscle facilitation technique was applied to the deltoid muscle. Isokinetic parameters of the deltoid muscles of athletes ...Daha fazlası

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