Session 406: Active Care ‐Pain Control Techniques & Tools ...

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To comply with professional boards/associations standards: • I declare that I (or my family) do have a financial relationship in any amount, occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in my presentation. Additionally, all planners involved do not have any financial relationship. •Requirements for successful completion are attendance for the full session along with a completed session evaluation. •Vyne Education and all current accreditation statuses does not imply endorsement of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Session 406: Active Care ‐ Pain Control Techniques & Tools to Clinically Progress Patient Outcomes John Hisamoto, PT, ATC & Shawn Burger, PT, DPT Leading the Way in Continuing Education and Professional Development. www.Vyne.com

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To comply with professional boards/associations standards:• I declare that I (or my family) do have a financial relationship in any amount, occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in my presentation. Additionally, all planners involved do not have any financial relationship.•Requirements for successful completion are attendance for the full session along with a completed session evaluation.•Vyne Education and all current accreditation statuses does not imply endorsement of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.

Session 406: Active Care ‐ Pain Control Techniques & Tools to Clinically Progress Patient Outcomes

John Hisamoto, PT, ATC & Shawn Burger, PT, DPT

Leading the Way in Continuing Education and Professional Development. www.Vyne.com

John Hisamoto PT, ATC

Owner, Pro‐Active Physical Therapy 

Shawn Burger, PT, DPT

Owner, PearFIT Physical Therapy

Before we get started…

• Phones

• Names on workbooks

• Bathrooms

• Waiver

• Pre‐test

• Latex Allergies?

• Anything else…

Today’s Schedule

• Evidence‐based Pain Relief Tools & Techniques

• Kinesiology Tape

• Topical Analgesic‐ Biofreeze

• Cryotherapy

Pain Relief Tools

Buetel & Cardone 2014. IJSPT. 9(5):666‐73

• 31 websites on kinesiology taping reviewed

• 58% had anecdotal testimonials to promote

Websites are “poor quality and present misleading, 

imbalanced information” 

Moderate effect size for kinesiology tapeon pain reduction vs. minimal interventions

Effectiveness of Kinesiology Tape on musculoskeletal pain & disability > 4 weeks

More tension and longer applications associated with lower effect size

A Mega Review of Kinesiology Taping Research (Page et al. 2015)

+ Trivial benefit; as effective ‐ Harmful

++ Clinically beneficial ? Unclear/ inconclusive

0 No benefit

Kinesiology Tape Research Summary

• Various studies (and reviews) have various outcomes– As effective as other minimal interventions for musculoskeletal pain 

– Reduces pain acutely (about 1 week)

– Potential for small improvements in muscle and joint

– Limited research on neurological & circulatory

• Kinesiology Tape should not be used as stand‐alone intervention– May speed recovery when combined with other

Kinesiology Tape Facts• Mechanism of action unclear

• Research supports short‐term pain relief (Lim & Tay

2015)

– Other outcomes remain unproven (Page 2015)

• Specific patterns, directions, and tensions are not 

substantiated

• Tape tension is important; less is probably better (Lim & Tay, 2015)

• You don’t need certification or a training course to 

tape!

• XactStretchTM

Integrated stretch guides for 25% and 50%

• Performance

Best in class adhesion and durability 

• Research

Most comprehensive research library (over 200 studies) including over 140 techniques

• XactStretchTM

Integrated stretch guides for 25% and 50%

• PerformanceBest in class adhesion and durability 

• ResearchMost comprehensive research library (over 200 studies) including over 140 techniques

XactStretch™ Integrated Stretch Guides 

~0% paper off tension~100% Available tension

Easier to provide EXACT tension

*Different brands have different available tensions

XactStretchTM

25% of Available Tension

50% of Available Tension

0% Paper Off Tension

TheraBand Kinesiology TapeStress‐Strain

• Kinesiology Tape tension exponentially increases after 50% elongation

• Recoil?

Specified Kinesiology Tape Tensions with Positive, Significant Outcomes 

(Page et al. 2015)

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Number of Studies with Significant Outcome,  by tension

In well‐controlled studies with significant outcomes, 86% of studies utilized tension <50%;The most common tension used was <25%. 

Kinesiology Tape TechniquesApplication Recommended Tension*

Muscle Support < 50%

Joint Support < 50% to facilitate motion> 50% to restrict motion

Neurological Support < 25%

Circulatory Support < 25%

• Greater than 50% tension may increase skin irritation• Use XactStretch Indicators!

*We are not making claims that these tensions produce these results

• TheraBand Kinesiology 

Tape increases skin 

blood flow regardless of 

tension, and continued 

for 3 days of wear 

(Alexander et al. 2015)

A comparison of adhesion qualities of kinesiology tapes

(Topp et al. 2015)

TheraBand Kinesiology Tape provides significantly more adhesion than competitors

*KT Tape

*KinesioTex Tape

TheraBand Kinesiology Tape

*Significantly less adhesion

Handle the Tape• Cut

– Measure length– Cut & Shape

• Remove backing– Tear backing– 2 anchors– “Bandaid” tear

• Apply– Posture– Anchor– Tension– Rub

Tape Cuts and Patterns

Aftercare is critical!

• May be used up to 5 days

• Caution with > 50%

• Remove if symptoms worsen

• Remove if skin irritation (itch, burn)

• Dry with towel

• Press down on bare skin next to tape and pull

The sustainability of the tape depends on the application

8 Colors Ranging from Subtle to Bold

Black/Black Black/Gray Black/White Beige/Beige

Pink/White Blue/Blue Hot Red/Black Electric Green/Yellow

What can Kinesiology Tape help?

Maxillofacial surgery

Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

Lymphedema

Cerebral Palsy Impairments

Limb‐lengthening surgery

Chronic venous insufficiency

Focal Dystonia

TMJNeck pain/Whiplash

Shoulder ImpingementElbow Pain

Low back painAnterior Knee PainACL Reconstruction

Knee OATotal Knee Replacement

Plantar Fasciitis

Additional Pain Relief Tools

Cryotherapy effects of Biofreeze• Cryotherapy effects induced by Biofreeze® products  include:

– Decreased skin temperature (Benkaci 2005)

– Increased skin blood flow (Craighead & Alexander 2016)

– Decreased arterial blood flow (Olive et al. 2010, Topp et al. 2011, 2013, 2014)

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 in Pain (VAS score)

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Minimal Clinically Important DifferenceClinically‐important Difference*

Statistically‐Significant AND Clinically‐Meaningful Changes in Pain

(Bishop 2011, Zhang 2009, Topp 2013, and Sundstrup 2014) 

A comparison of topical menthol during delayed onset muscle soreness 

• n = 16 healthy subjects

• Induced DOMS in biceps; applied ice or Biofreeze® 2 days later

• Biofreeze reduced DOMS significantly more than ice by 63%

The Effects of Biofreeze® on Self‐Discharge Rates

Setting

Outpatient PT clinic in New York

History

Average discharge rate 6.5% over 3 previous years

“One‐and‐done” self‐discharged patients

Study

Provided Biofreeze Spray to all new patients over 6 month period

Results

Self discharge rate reduced to 1.6% (a 75% reduction)

Biofreeze® Professional Pain Reliever

• Optimized Formula• Smoother consistency• Lasts longer• Available in:

• Gel• Roll‐On• Spray 360

• Available only to healthcare professionals!

Optimized Formula!

Biofreeze® Professional Pain Reliever

Biofreeze in PracticeIn the Clinic: At Home:

• Manual Therapy

• Pre/Post Treatment

• Soft Tissue Mobilization

• Ultrasound

• Kinesiology Tape

• Pain (4x/day)

• Pre/Post home exercise

• Kinesiology Tape

Biofreeze and Ultrasound• There is no evidence of the effectiveness 

of phonophoresis with Biofreeze or any other menthol‐based topical analgesic. 

• DO NOT use Biofreeze as a 100% coupling agent during ultrasound– it may diminish the transmission of 

sound waves or damage the sound head crystals. 

• MIX Biofreeze with ultrasound coupling gel at ratios between ½ and ¼  Biofreeze to Ultrasound Gel (Rigby et al. 2014, Myrer et al. 2001)

– Use 1.0 w/cm2 at 3 MHz

"Tape & Spray"Use TheraBand Kinesiology Tape and 

Biofreeze at the same time for pain reliefHow to apply TheraBand Kinesiology Tape and Biofreeze Spray safely at the same time:

1. First apply TheraBand Kinesiology Tape as indicated

2. Apply Biofreeze spray on and around tape up to 4 times a day

Using Biofreeze Safely

• Avoid contact with mucous membranes

• Apply no more than 4 times a day

• Mild “burning” sensation, subsides over time

• Do not use with a heating pad

• Do not “bandage tightly”

• Wash hands after application

Topical Menthol, Ice, Peripheral Blood Flow, and Perceived Discomfort

Menthol and Ice reduce blood flow through different mechanisms. When combined, they have an additive effect.

TheraPearl®Key Benefits of THERA˚PEARL 

Technology™ • Conforms to body when frozen

• No condensation or leakage

• Place directly on skin

• Maintains temperature for 20 min

• Velcro straps

• Reusable 

When frozen, pearls create the “frozen peas” effect, and offer ice therapy without sacrificing flexibility

When microwaved, pearls conform and deliver soothing heat therapy to the desired body part.

Clinical Retail OfferingSports Pack

Sports Pack with StrapBack WrapNeck WrapKnee Wrap

Ankle/Wrist WrapFace Mask

“Pals” for Kids

www.TheraBandKTape.com

Janda’s Upper Crossed Syndrome

Neck Pain

Stability Mobility Pain Control 

Lateral Epicondylitis

Stability Mobility Pain Control 

Shoulder Impingement

Stability Mobility Pain Control 

Janda’s Lower Crossed Syndrome

Lower Back Pain

Stability Mobility Pain Control

Anterior Knee Pain

Stability Mobility  Pain Control

Performance Health Academyhttp://www.performancehealthacademy.com

• Research• Articles• Exercise Videos and 

Techniques• CE Courses

Appendix: Taping Techniques