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THE PREGNANCY-RELATED LOW BACK PAIN AND KINESIOLOGY TAPING

GEBELİKLE İLİŞKİLİ BEL AĞRISI VE KİNEZYO BANT UYGULAMASI

Şeyma Nur Ergün Yılmaz(Ege Üniversitesi)0009-0007-5341-1400
Nazan Oran(Ege Üniversitesi)0000-0003-2103-6769
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260–286
Publication Date
2026-08-24
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In conclusion, kinesiology taping may be considered an alternative or complementary conservative approach; however, more rigorous studies are needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and standardize application protocols.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Pregnancy-related low back pain is a common condition that adversely affects maternal quality of life and functional capacity.
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Key Findings & Data:Limited pharmacological treatment options increase the need for safe, non-invasive approaches.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, kinesiology taping may be considered an alternative or complementary conservative approach; however, more rigorous studies are needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and standardize application protocols.
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⚙️Variables:Bel Ağrısı · Gebelik · Kinezyo bantlama

Abstract

Pregnancy-related low back pain is a common condition that adversely affects maternal quality of life and functional capacity. Limited pharmacological treatment options increase the need for safe, non-invasive approaches. This review examined the effectiveness of kinesiology taping in managing pregnancy-related low back pain. Current evidence suggests that kinesiology taping may reduce pain intensity and functional disability in the short term. However, the certainty of the evidence is limited due to short follow-up periods and methodological heterogeneity. In conclusion, kinesiology taping may be considered an alternative or complementary conservative approach; however, more rigorous studies are needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and standardize application protocols.

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Gebelikle ilişkili bel ağrısı, yaşam kalitesini ve fonksiyonel kapasiteyi olumsuz etkileyen yaygın bir sorundur. Farmakolojik seçeneklerin sınırlı olması, güvenli ve non-invaziv yaklaşımlara duyulan gereksinimi artırmaktadır. Bu derlemede, gebelikte bel ağrısının yönetiminde Kinezyo bantlamanın etkinliği incelenmiştir. Mevcut kanıtlar, Kinezyo bantlamanın kısa dönemde ağrı şiddetini ve fonksiyonel disabiliteyi azaltabileceğini göstermektedir. Ancak kısa takip süreleri ve metodolojik farklılıklar nedeniyle kanıtların kesinliği sınırlıdır. Sonuç olarak Kinezyo bantlama, alternatif veya tamamlayıcı bir konservatif yöntem olarak değerlendirilebilir; uzun dönem etkinliğinin ve standart uygulama protokollerinin belirlenmesi için daha güçlü araştırmalara ihtiyaç vardır.

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Yılmaz, Ş. N. E., Oran, N. (2026). THE PREGNANCY-RELATED LOW BACK PAIN AND KINESIOLOGY TAPING. Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2, 260–286. https://ajindex.com/articles/1520383

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