The Direct Effect of Magnetic Tape(R) on Pain and Lower-Extremity Blood Flow in Subjects with Low-Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial


Por: Selva-Sarzo F, Fernández-Carnero S, Sillevis R, Hernández-Garcés H, Benitez-Martinez JC and Cuenca-Zaldívar JN

Publicada: 1 oct 2021 Ahead of Print: 29 sep 2021
Resumen:
Low-back pain has a high impact on the world population, and solutions are in demand. The behavior of specific physiological processes has been modified using magnetic fields, whether for pain relief, bone consolidation, or improvement of vascularization. The use of tape with magnetic properties could help in these cases. A double-blind randomized clinical trial was designed to use Magnetic Tape(R) versus placebo Kinesio tape. Blood flow variables were evaluated using pulsed power Doppler ultrasound. Resistance index, pulsatility index, systolic velocity, and diastolic velocity were measured. The pressure pain threshold was measured using algometry in 22 subjects. The results reveal significant differences between the groups for the pulsation index variable (8.06 [5.16, 20.16] in Magnetic Tape(R) versus 5.50 [4.56, 6.64] in Kinesio tape) and lower (0.98 [0.92, 1.02] for Magnetic Tape(R) versus 0.99 [0.95, 1.01] for Kinesio tape) in the resistance index variable. The pressure pain threshold variable presented significant differences at multiple levels. The application of Magnetic Tape(R) causes immediate effects on blood flow and pain and could be a technique of choice for pain modulation. Further studies would be necessary.

Filiaciones:
Selva-Sarzo F:
 Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain

Fernández-Carnero S:
 Physiotherapy and Nursing Department, University of Alcala, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Spain

Sillevis R:
 Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL 33965, USA

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 Intensive Care Service, University Hospital Doctor Peset, 46017 Valencia, Spain

Benitez-Martinez JC:
 Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain

Cuenca-Zaldívar JN:
 Rehabilitation Service, Guadarrama Hospital, 28440 Madrid, Spain

 Research Group in Nursing and Health Café, Puerta de Hierro Health Research Institute-Segovia de Arana (IDIPHISA), 28222 Madrid, Spain
ISSN: 14248220





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Tipo de documento: Article
Volumen: 21 Número: 19
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WOS Id: 000708019100001
ID de PubMed: 34640836
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