The effect of adding kinesiotaping versus pelvic floor exercise to conventional therapy in the management of post-colonoscopy coccydynia: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

Background: Coccydynia is a challenging disorder that frequently managed conservatively.
 Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of adding kinesiotaping versus pelvic floor exercise conventional therapy in management post-colonoscopy coccydynia.
 Methods: Forty-two participants, aged 25–45 years, were randomly assigned to: group (CT) receiving Piriformis and Iliopsoas muscle stretching exercise, clamshell seat cushioning; CT plus (CT-KT) additional kinesiotaping; or (PFE) (CT-PFE) executing PFE. All groups completed 4 weeks training, 3 days week. Pain intensity, assessed by Numeric Rating Scale (PNRS), functional disability, evaluated Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), estimated at baseline after weeks.
 Results: There significant inter-group variations PNRS ODI, where (P = 0.0001) 0.03), respectively. Differences between experimental noteworthy terms NPRS, major change was favor CT-KT 0.001). However, there no difference them regarding their impact on ODI.
 Conclusion: more effective than CT-PFE reducing pain associated with coccydynia post-colonoscopy, but effects disability. therefore recommended as an alternative treatment option for Keywords: Coccydynia; colonoscopy; floor; tonic spasm; exercise.