Evaluating Somatosensory Motor Control Training With and Without Kinesio Tape to Improve Pain, Movement, and Balance in Adults With Sciatica

What this Trial Is About

Sciatica is characterized by pain along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the legs, often accompanied by muscle weakness or numbness. These symptoms can affect balance, movement, and daily activities. Researchers are studying whether adding Kinesio taping to somatosensory motor control training improves pain, movement, balance, and disability in adults with disc-related sciatica. Participants are divided into two groups for a 6-week intervention. One group receives somatosensory motor control exercises, conventional treatment, and Kinesio taping, while the other group receives the same exercises and conventional treatment without taping. Sessions last 45 to 60 minutes, three times per week. Measurements are taken before and after the treatment period. During the study, participants undergo assessments including pain levels, lumbar spine movement, balance tests, and disability questionnaires. These are measured at baseline and after the 6-week intervention. Data analysis will determine if Kinesio taping adds benefits. The study is conducted under ethical approval, and participants are monitored throughout the trial period.

Effect of Somatosensory Motor Control With and Without Kinesio Tape in Patients With Sciatica