Evaluation of applying Kinesio taping in children with urinary incontinence

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Marcin KrajczyJan Szczegielniak

Abstract

Physiotherapeutic methods, used in patients with urinary incontinence, are recommended and acknowledged treatment methods. They include pelvic floor muscle exercises, electrical stimulation, magnetic field, acupuncture, and biofeedback. However, the influence of Kinesio taping (KT) applications is not known. The aim of this work was to assess the influence of the KT method on the number of incontinence incidents in children. Additionally, children included in the research were given a depression level test to assess their mental state and how it is influenced by incontinence. The study included 62 children (37 boys and 25 girls), aged 7-14 years, diagnosed as having night urinary incontinence and frequent daytime incontinence (daytime wetting). Study participants were randomly allocated to the research group, in which KT was applied, or the control group in which a placebo was used. The main outcome measure was the number of incontinence incidents. The analysis of study results indicated that there was a statistically significant decrease (p < 0.001) in the number of incontinence incidents after KT was applied among children in the research group compared with those in the control group. After 4 days of KT application the numbe...Continue Reading

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