The Immediate Effects of Kinesio-Taping on Scapular Muscle Endurance and Strength in Asymptomatic Subjects

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

39 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-09-15

Study Completion Date

2019-08-15

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of Kinesio-taping (KT) on scapular muscle endurance and strength and compared to placebo Kinesio-taping in asymptomatic subjects.

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Detailed Description

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Thirty-nine asymptomatic subjects (20 females and 19 males, mean age 20.46±1.09 years, mean BMI 21.99±3.02 kg/m2) were included in this study. Subjects were randomly allocated to KT (with the muscle facilitation technique) and placebo-KT (without any technique and tension). Scapular isometric muscle endurance was measured with a scapular muscle endurance test. The strength of the upper, middle, and lower trapezius, and serratus anterior was assessed using a hand-held digital dynamometer. Data were analyzed with 2x2 \[groups (KT and Placebo-KT) x time (pre- and post-intervention)\] mixed-model ANOVA.

Conditions

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Asymptomatic Subjects

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Single (Participant)

Study Groups

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Kinesio-taping (KT)

The skin will first be properly cleaned with rubbing alcohol. An I-shaped strip of Kinesio tape with a 5-cm width was applied over the middle trapezius from origin to insertion in the KT group. Kinesio-tape size was measured from the T3 spinal process to the acromion, while the subject is in sitting position relaxed with the arm at the trunk side. The subject was then instructed to move the arm into horizontal adduction and neck flexion. At this position, the tape was applied involving the middle trapezius, ending on the acromion, with 50% tension as recommended for this technique.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

-Scapular endurance test

Intervention Type OTHER

The resistance of the trapezius and serratus anterior muscles to fatigue was assessed using the scapular muscle endurance test.

-Muscle strength test

Intervention Type OTHER

Upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius (LT), and serratus anterior (SA) muscle strengths were tested using a hand-held digital dynamometer (Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester, Model 01165).

Placebo Kinesio-taping (KT)

Kinesio-tape was applied with no tension and technique on the middle trapezius.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

-Scapular endurance test

Intervention Type OTHER

The resistance of the trapezius and serratus anterior muscles to fatigue was assessed using the scapular muscle endurance test.

-Muscle strength test

Intervention Type OTHER

Upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius (LT), and serratus anterior (SA) muscle strengths were tested using a hand-held digital dynamometer (Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester, Model 01165).

Interventions

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-Scapular endurance test

The resistance of the trapezius and serratus anterior muscles to fatigue was assessed using the scapular muscle endurance test.

Intervention Type OTHER

-Muscle strength test

Upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius (LT), and serratus anterior (SA) muscle strengths were tested using a hand-held digital dynamometer (Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester, Model 01165).

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* An age range of 18 to 25 years,
* The ability to participate voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria

* Shoulder injuries in the last year, previous shoulder surgery, shoulder dislocation, and having performed upper-body exercises within the 24 hours before each evaluation session. - Diagnosed with cardiovascular or neurological disease

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes