관절마사지를 겸한 테이핑요법이 노인의 무릎통증, 무릎관절가동범위 및 일상생활활동에 미치는 효과

Effects of Taping Method with Joint Massage on Pain, ROM of Knee Joint and ADL in Elderly

Purpose The purpose of this study was to test the effects of the taping method with joint massage on pain, ROM of knee joint and ADL in elderly. Method This study was set up by the one group pretest-posttest design. The subjects were 30 elderly who registered H senior welfare center in D city. The data collection and treatment were performed from May 18th to June 15th, 2005. The measuring instrument of knee pain was numerical pain rating scales form 0 to 10, ROM of knee joint was measured with goniometer and ADL was measured by questionnaire of 24 items by 5 scales. The treatment was conducted two times a week for 4 weeks. Joint massage was conducted for 5 minutes every day. After 4 weeks, The scores of pain, ROM and ADL were measured. The data collected were analyzed paired t-test using SPSS Win. Ver. 12.0. Results The results of this study were as follows: First, the score of knee pain was significantly decreased after taping method with joint massage(Lt: t=4.6, p=0.000, Rt: t=8.35, p=0.000). Second, the angle of flexion of knee joint was partly increased(Lt: t=2.40, p=0.024, Rt: t=-0.76, p=0.450), and that of extension of knee joint was significantly decreased after treatment than before(Lt: t=3.80, p=0.001, Rt: t=2.66, p=0.013). Third, the score of ADL was not increased after treatment than before(t=1.96, p=0.061). Conclusion Based of these findings, the taping method with joint massage was proved taping method with joint massage was effective to relief pain for elderly.