The Effect of Kinesio Taping During Labor on Low Back Pain, Vaginal Birth Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Comfort Perception, and Newborn Apgar Scores

Brief Summary

The Kinesio Taping® technique and Kinesio Tex® tape were invented by Japanese chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. in 1973. Developed by Kenzo Kase. This method emerged with the idea that good results could be obtained with a taping method that resembles the flexibility and structural properties of the skin without restricting the individual's normal joint movements. The purpose of taping is to reduce pain and improve healing in soft tissues; It has many effects such as increasing proprioception, reducing muscle fatigue, improving muscle function, reducing delayed onset muscle pain, pain inhibition, reducing edema, lymphatic drainage and blood flow regulation. It is argued that kinesiology taping, unlike classical taping techniques, provides mechanical support without restricting movement and increases the action mechanism of lymphatic systems and muscle.