IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-9-6-25466 Original Research Paper COMPARISON OF SCAPULAR TAPING AND KINESIO TAPING ON PAIN, SHOULDER RANGE OF MOTION, SHOULDER DISABILITY IN SCAPULAR DYSKINESIS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIMARY SHOULDER Hemanani Dr. Apexa Parmar Dr. June 2020 9 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

Background:Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) is one of the leading causes of shoulder pain and impairment. SIS occurs following the entrapment of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teresminor muscle and biceps tendon, soft tissues and subacromial bursa between the coracoacromial arch and humeral head and causes swelling, inflammation and pain in the shoulder. Individual effect of Kinesio taping and scapular taping strengthening exercise is effective But there is lack of studies done on comparison of scapular taping with Kinesio taping in scapular dyskinesis associated with primary shoulder impingement syndrome study participants. Objective: This study aimed to compare the effect between kinesiotaping and Scapular taping with Conventional Physiotherapy in scapular dyskinesis associated with primary shoulder impingement syndrome study participants. Methodology: Randomised controlled study [Single blinded]. 45 study participants with shoulder impingement syndrome with age group of 18–70 years and fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected for the study and randomly allocated in to three groups. [Simple Random sampling] Subjects in Group A( n=15)was received Conventional physiotherapy, subjects in Group B( n=15) was received Scapular taping and Conventional physiotherapy & Group C(n=15)Kinesio taping and Conventional physiotherapy. All groups were treated thrice in a week for 2 weeks.Outcome measures i.e. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS).shoulder ROM & Shoulder pain and disability index(SPADI) were measured at the baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment period.statistical significant difference at 0.05. Results: The 2 weeks of KT along with conventional physiotherapy resulted in significant improvement (P < 0.05)of functional, and reduction of pain in shoulder impingement syndrome individuals which was not evident alone conventional and scapular taping with conventional physiotherapy .however KT along with conventional physiotherapy was found to have greater improvements in shoulder ROM,shoulder functional and reduction of pain in Shoulder impingement syndrome participants. Conclusion: In conclusion the treatment program consisting of Kinesiotaping with Conventional Physiotherapy is more effective in scapular dyskinesis associated with primary shoulder impingement syndrome to reduce pain, functional disability and improve Shoulder range of motion.