Pediatric Case using Kinesio Tex® Tape
A 10 year old girl with Erb's Palsy was referred to occupational therapy (OT). Initially, she reported 8 to 9 out of 10 pain level at the left anterior shoulder and left lateral ribcage. She had forward head, rounded shoulder posture. After 4 months of OT 2 times a week for stretching and strengthening, her pain decreased to 6 out of 10. Then, a trial of Kinesio Tex® Tape was started.
One "I" strip of tape was used to relax the left pectoralis major muscle. Another "X" strip of tape was placed on her back to facilitate scapular retraction (left rhomboids). By night time, her pain decreased to 0 out of 10. She remained pain free until the Kinesio Tex® Tape was removed 2 days later. Without the Kinesio Tex® Tape, her pain returned to 6 out of 10. Her mother was trained in applying the Kinesio Tex® Tape and she continues to use it as part of a home exercise program.
Kinesio Tex® Tape has been highly effective in eliminating this patient's pain. She and her mother are very happy!