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Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of kinesio taping in reducing labor pain. 40 normal full term primgravidae women were selected from emergency unit of obstetrics department at Elshatby university Hospital Alexandria during first stage of labor and their age ranged from 20 - 40 years old. They were divided randomly into two equal groups in number A and B. group (A): consists of twenty women who received kinesio taping at lumber region and anterior lower abdomen during normal labor and also received routine medical care. group (B):consists of twenty women who received routine medical care only. Measurements: All participants were assessed by using visual analogue scale (VAS) scale for labor pain, Cardiotocography (CTG) for monitoring fetal heart rate and uterine contractions at 1st and 2nd stages of normal labor. Results: The results revealed that the pain intensity using (VAS) in the first stage of labor for group (A) (7.7 ± 0.73) was significantly lower than group (B) (8.4± 0.82) also statistical analysis revealed that pain intensity using (VAS) in the second stage of labor for group (A) (8.9 ± 0.44) was significantly lower than group (B) (9.6 ± 0.5). Conclusion: Accordingly, it could be concluded that the application of kinesio taping is an effective method in reducing labor pain and safe for the mother as well as her new born