ABSTRACT:
Background/Objective: To determine the various effects of exercising with the application of kinesio-tape on the Cobb angle, muscle tone, and stiffness in the upper trapezius in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Methods/Statistical analysis: This study contained fourteen subjects (7 females, 7 males) with a Cobb angle greater than 10°. Assessment of the pre- and post-intervention measurements were conducted using the paired t-test. The Cobb angle was measured using the Formetric device and upper trapezius muscle tone and stiffness were measured using a Myoton®PRO device. Findings: Cobb angle (p < 0.02) significantly decreased after the intervention. The muscle tone in the upper trapezius decreased from 18.00 to 12.84 and muscle stiffness significantly decreased from 306.30 to 259.10. Improvements/Applications: Strengthening exercises with taping(SET) significantly decreased the Cobb angle. Furthermore, muscle tone and stiffness of the upper trapezius decreased after the intervention.