Emine Aygül Ortaç, Tuğba Tehçi, Sıdıka Büyükvural Şen
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine - 2026;17(1):49-53
Aim: This study aimed to examine whether kinesiotaping tape is eff ective in improving the symptoms of patients diagnosed with notalgia paresthetica. Materials and Methods: Twenty-three patients with notalgia paresthetica were included in the study. Kinesio taping was applied four times, with 5-day intervals for each patient. The LANSS (Leed Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs) pain scale was used to evaluate the pattern of pain, and the VAS (visual analog scale) for pain and itching. Also, an itching symptom was evaluated using by 5-point Likert scale. The diameter of the lesion was measured with a standard measuring tape. The color of the lesions was assessed visually. Lesions were photographed at all follow-ups. All evaluations were made before and after the intervention by the same physician. Results: After kinesio tape treatment, VAS pain, VAS itch, and LANSS mean and LANSS median values were significantly lower than pre-treatment values, respectively (p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, and p<0.001). İn addition, the median values of lesion diameter were found to decrease after treatment, but the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.058). Out of the 23 patients, one did not show any color change in lesions, 12 had a 40% color change, 5 had 20%, and 5 had 60% level of color change. Discussion: It was concluded that kinesio taping may be an alternativ e treatment option for patients with notalgia paresthetica.
