Kinesio Taping for Balance and Function in Low Back Pain (KTFB-NSLBP)

Elif Dilara Durmaz

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Balance Disorders; Low Back Pain

Treatments: Other: Physiotherapy; Device: Kinesiology Taping

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06945783

ISU_NSLBP_KT_2025

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to examine the effects of kinesiology taping on balance and functional ability in individuals with nonspecific low back pain. Nonspecific low back pain is a common condition that is not linked to a specific medical cause and is often associated with balance problems, reduced physical function, and psychological challenges. In this study, 35 patients aged between 18 and 65 were included. One group received kinesiology taping along with physiotherapy, while the other group received only physiotherapy.

Full description

Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a common musculoskeletal condition that cannot be attributed to a specific pathology. It often leads to limitations in functional activities, impaired balance, and psychological distress, such as depressive symptoms. This study investigates the effects of kinesiology taping on balance and functional outcomes in individuals diagnosed with NSLBP.

The study was conducted on 35 participants aged 18 to 65 years. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group received kinesiology taping in combination with physiotherapy, while the control group received only physiotherapy treatment. Various outcome measures were used to assess the effects of the interventions, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain intensity, Functional Rating Index (FRI), Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), and the Flamingo Balance Test.

Enrollment: 35 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients aged between 18 and 65 years
• Diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain
• Duration of low back pain longer than 6 weeks
• Ability to attend an outpatient physiotherapy program

Exclusion criteria

• History of spinal surgery
• Presence of neurological deficits on physical examination
• Contraindication to kinesiology taping
• Pregnancy
• Cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases that contraindicate exercise
• History of lower extremity surgery

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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35 participants in 2 patient groups

Kinesiology Taping + Physiotherapy

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this group received kinesiology taping applied to the lumbar region in addition to a physiotherapy program that included therapeutic exercises and modalities tailored for nonspecific low back pain. The intervention aimed to improve balance, reduce pain, and enhance functional outcomes.

Treatment:

Device: Kinesiology Taping

Other: Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Only

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants in this group received only the physiotherapy program, which included therapeutic exercises and modalities commonly used in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain. No kinesiology taping was applied in this group.

Treatment:

Other: Physiotherapy