Distributed under creative commons license 4.0 67 Volume 5; Issue 6 Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research, 2021, Volume 5, Issue 6 http://ojs.bbwpublisher.com/index.php/JCNR ISSN Online: 2208-3693 ISSN Print: 2208-3685 Effects of Kinesio Taping in Supraspinatus Tendinitis Jawad Anwar 1 , Farjad Afzal 2 *, Muhammad Mustafa Qamar 2 , Ayesha Basharat 2 1 District Health Quarter Hospital, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan 2 Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sargodha, Pakistan *Corresponding author: Farjad Afzal, afzalfarjad@gmail.com Abstract: Background: Shoulder pain is one of the most commonly reported musculoskeletal problems after low back pain. One common reason for the shoulder pain is supraspinatus tendinitis that is often associated with impingement syndrome. Objective: To find the effects of kinesio taping in reducing pain and disability in subjects with supraspinatus tendinitis. Methodology: In this study, patients were randomly allocated the treatment using a set of predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects were managed with kinesio taping. Pre- and post-evaluation of the patients was done using Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Disability of Arm Shoulder & Hand Questionnaire (DASH) score and the data gathered was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results: Mean difference of 2.65 was reported between the pretreatment and post treatment values of NPRS in KT taping group which was significant (P < 0.05). Mean difference of 27.25 was reported between the pre-treatment and post-treatment values of DASH score in KT taping group which was significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Kinesio taping is an effective Program in management of supraspinatus tendinitis. Keywords: Kinesio taping; DASH Score; Pain intensity; Conventional physiotherapy Publication date: November 2021; Online publication: November 30, 2021 1. Introduction Shoulder pain is among the most commonly occurring musculoskeletal disorders, placed next to low back pain [1] , and among these shoulder impingements, is considered the top most occurring shoulder ailment [2] . About more than half of the general population complaint, the occurrence of shoulder pain once a year and its prevalence ratio is estimated to be about 10% throughout their lives [3] . Among these statistics, almost 2% of adult population require medical attention to any kind of specific or non-specific shoulder pain every year. Nevertheless, an estimate of about 25–50% of patients suffering from any kind of shoulder symptoms had to see a doctor for their disabling condition [4] . A research about comparison between kinesio taping and physical therapy modalities in treatment of shoulder impingement was put forward by Shakeri et al. [5] Tonus inhibiting muscle taping on supraspinatus, deltoid and teres minor muscle was included in kinesio taping treatment. Fascia and lymphatic taping techniques were also applied. Ultrasound, TENS, exercise and hot bag treatment were also given to the physical therapy group. Significantly lower pain during rest, movement and sleep during first week was experienced by the kinesio taping group. In second week, no notable difference was observed between the two groups [5] . A recent systematic review, based on similar application principles of kineso taping, stated that using tape not only provides useful results in reducing the intensity of pain caused by impingement but also is helpful in controlling and improving scapular rhythm in shoulder movement on sagittal plane for contributors diagnosed with shoulder impingement disorder [6] . There are currently no clear guidelines nor consensus on recommending any ideal or specific treatment schedule. Since the tendon of the supraspinatus commonly impinges under the acromion as it