Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science

Background: Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems in modern society. Lumbar stabilization exercise is a therapeutic technique that uses a progressive sequence of training in coordination, balance, endurance and strengthening. Kinesiotape is an adhesive tape (100%) cotton {uFB01}bers which provide support and protection to soft tissues and joints, to decrease swelling and pain after injury, prompting improvement of blood circulation and lymphatic fluids drainage in the taped area. Both decrease pain, increase range of motion and improve activities of daily living. Purpose: This study was conducted to compare effect of lumbar stabilization exercises and kinesiotape in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain. Design of the Study: Thirty patients were divided randomly into two equal groups. Group A received lumbar stabilization exercises and infrared radiation and Group B received kinesiotape and infrared radiation. Method: Visual analogue scale was used to measure the pain intensity level and dual inclinometer was used to measure range of motion the lumbar spine. Results: There was a high significant decrease in pain level in both groups; group A was p{u02C2}0.0001 and group B was p{u02C2}0.0001. There was a high significant improvement in lumbar range of motion in both groups A and B. In group A; flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation probabilities{u2019} values were p{u02C2}0.0001. In group B; flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation probabilities{u2019} values were p{u02C2}0.0001

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