손목 안정화 운동을 병행한 멀리건 테이핑과 키네시오 테이핑이 병원 근로자의 손목 통증, 악력, 일상생활 기능에 미치는 영향

Abstract

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) refer to musculoskeletal injuries induced or aggravated by the enviroment or work where the work is carried out. and It cause increased labor costs and injuries. In particular, hospital workers such as physical therapists and occupational therapists suffer from a high risk of WMSD despite their extensive knowledge in injury prevention and complain of considerable wrist pain. This problem can be solved in many ways, including taping and wrist stabilization exercises. This study examined the effects of Mulligan and Kinesio taping with wrist stabilization exercises on wrist pain, grip strength and daily living skills in hospital workers with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Methods: The participants were assigned randomly to a mulligan taping group (n=17) or Kinesio taping group (n=17). The Mulligan taping group underwent Mulligan taping and wrist stabilization exercises three times a week for two weeks. The Kinesio taping group underwent Kinesio taping and wrist stabilization exercises three times a week for two weeks. Measurements were taken pre-intervention and post-intervention (after two weeks). Results: The evaluation parameters included the visual analog scale score (VAS), grip strength, and daily living skills (PRWE). Post-intervention comparison within the groups showed that both groups showed significantly improved results for all assessments (p<.05). A comparison of the groups showed no significant differences in all assessments (p>.05). Conclusion: These findings suggest that Mulligan taping with wrist stabilization exercises and Kinesio taping with wrist stabilization exercises reduce wrist pain and increase the grip strength and daily living skills of hospital workers with work-related musculoskeletal disorders.