The Effects of Taping and Corrective Exercise Program on Spine and Pelvic Balance in University Students

Background. The increase in sedentary life and the decrease in physical activity lead to decreased flexibility, musculoskeletal pain, and motor dysfunction. Objectives. This study aimed to measure the alignment level, bone density, and body composition of the human body using DEXA and formetric 4D before and after applying the taping treatment and corrective exercise program for 8 weeks and analyze the difference. Methods. This study was conducted in three different groups: those who applied exercise and taping (TCEG), those who only applied exercise (CEG), and the control group, who applied neither (CG). The corrective exercise program of this study was constructed by referring to corrective exercise for dysfunction of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. After conducting overhead squat motion evaluation for the study participants, two upper and lower body programs were created and applied alternately, considering the compensation action. Results. As for the post-mortem results of TCEG, the change in the trunk inclination and the average value was the highest (MD:1.00±2.17), and the degree of trunk imbalance was significant (F=3.882, p=.035). As a result of measuring pelvic tilt(post:0.66±3.70) and torsion(post:0.27±2.84), the most corrected average value in TCEG was confirmed. Conclusion. We think it is necessary to correct the body shape through corrective exercise. Although various studies on corrective exercise have been conducted, they do not provide a clear standard, and body imbalance is related to several factors, so it is necessary to conduct research at a more systemic level. As in this study, it is considered that various factors need to be considered, such as attempts to correct the alignment of the spine and pelvis, as well as the differences in body composition. In the future, a complex and diverse follow-up study of corrective exercise programs and body imbalance will be needed.