Effect of Kynesio-Taping Therapy on Pain Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Kynesio-taping therapy (KTT) on chronic joint painamong community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A pre-experimental design was used. KTT was employed on 23 consenting community older adults visiting a community center. KTT was applied on the painful joint for 3-4 days. Pain was evaluated using the visual analogue scale. Results: Frequent locations of pain were waist (43.8%), knee (28.1%), shoulder (12.4%), and head (9.4%). Time of severe pain during the day was mid-day (47.8%), early morning (21.7%), and evening (13.0%). Pain relief management included hospital visitation (65.2%), medication (17.4%), and application of a poultice(13.0%). Pain scores were significantly decreased after KTT compared to pretest scores acquired prior to taping (p