The Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Violin Players

NCT ID: NCT05019781

Last Updated: 2024-10-08

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 117 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2017-09-01
• Study Completion Date: 2018-03-31

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Kinesio taping (KT) on playing-related pain, upper extremity and hand function, grip and pinch strength in violin players. One hundred seventeen participants who were professional violinists for at least two years were randomized to receive either therapeutic tape application (KT group), a sham tape application (placebo group) or no application (control group) for one week. The primary outcome was the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) in one week. The secondary outcomes were the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Purdue Pegboard Test, grip and pinch strength. Outcome measures were performed at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and one week later (follow-up). Participants were asked to play the "Violin Concerto No.2, Op.35", and pre-and post-performance pain and grip and pinch strength were assessed.

Detailed Description

Kinesio tape (KT), an alternative taping technique, is a method consisting of a tape with elastic properties and stretching capabilities used to treat pain or prevent injuries in conjunction with exercise.It has been concluded that KT intervention might not be helpful to reduce dystonic patterns or improve playing ability in musicians with focal hand dystonia. However, there is no enough study to conclude the effectiveness of KT application in Playing-related musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of KT on playing-related pain, upper extremity and hand function, grip and pinch strength in violin players compared to placebo KT application and control. As a secondary outcome, the investigators explored whether the pre-and post-performance effect of the KT on playing-related pain and grip and pinch strength.

Conditions

Pain, Neck; Pain, Joint; Pain, Shoulder; Occupational Diseases; Musculoskeletal Pain

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: DOUBLE

Study Groups

KT group

Participants were received single session therapeutic tape application for one week.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Therapeutic tape

Intervention Type: OTHER

Tape was applied to sternocleidomastoid, upper trapezius, deltoid, flexor palmaris longus muscles as suggested by Kase et al. (Kase, Wallis, Kase, \& Association, 2003). The tape was applied to the left side of the participants while sitting position because the violin is traditionally played by placing it on the left shoulder, balancing the neck using the left hand, and bowing with the right arm.

Placebo group

Participants were received single session placebo tape application for one week.

Group Type: PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo tape

Intervention Type: OTHER

The placebo tape was applied transverse to the muscle groups in two levels (a point of 10 cm above to wrist and elbow) with no tension when the participants were sitting position with the shoulder flexed at 90°, and the elbow flexed at 90°.

Control group

No intervention.

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

Therapeutic tape

Tape was applied to sternocleidomastoid, upper trapezius, deltoid, flexor palmaris longus muscles as suggested by Kase et al. (Kase, Wallis, Kase, \& Association, 2003). The tape was applied to the left side of the participants while sitting position because the violin is traditionally played by placing it on the left shoulder, balancing the neck using the left hand, and bowing with the right arm.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Placebo tape

The placebo tape was applied transverse to the muscle groups in two levels (a point of 10 cm above to wrist and elbow) with no tension when the participants were sitting position with the shoulder flexed at 90°, and the elbow flexed at 90°.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1. aged between 18 and 35 years;

2. professionally playing violin at least for two years;

3. having playing-related musculoskeletal pain at neck and upper extremity [Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ≥3]

4. ability to read and write in Turkish; and

5. able to follow simple instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

1. having significant musculoskeletal, neurologic, or cardiovascular disorders;

2. a history of surgery on the upper limbs in the previous six months;

3. the initiation of any analgesic intervention for musculoskeletal pain within the previous six weeks;

4. known allergies to tape; and

5. participation in physiotherapy and rehabilitation program in the last six months.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 35 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Tansu Birinci

Research Assistant

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Ebru Kaya Mutlu, PT, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Locations

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Bakırkoy, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

15082021

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id