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

NCT04344275 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 25901600-537
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 39
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Asymptomatic Subjects

Keywords

Kinesio-taping; Scapula; Endurance; Muscle strength; Fatigue

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Scapular endurance test

  The resistance of the trapezius and serratus anterior muscles to fatigue was assessed using the scapular muscle endurance test. Subjects were in standing position with their shoulders and elbows flexed to 90°, and they were instructed to hold a dynamometer between their hands. The scapula was placed in a neutral position, and an adjustable spacer was set between their elbows to maintain the test position. Then, the subjects were asked to externally rotate the shoulders to attain a 1-kg load and to maintain this force, which was displayed on the dynamometer. The test was terminated when the subjects were unable to maintain the resistance and dropped the adjustable spacer, failed to maintain the 90° shoulder flexion, or reported an unbearable discomfort. The test was carried out twice and the average result recorded in seconds.

  1 day

• 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). Strength of these muscles was assessed with the "break test method," in which the subject resisted the prescribed motion until the examiner overcame the subject's isometric contraction. Test position of trapezius and serratus anterior muscles was described by Ekstrom et al. Following a familiarization test, subjects performed two trials with standardized verbal encouragement, and the average value of the 2 trials was used for statistical analysis.

  1 day

Study Arms (2)

Kinesio-taping (KT)

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Other: -Scapular endurance test; Other: -Muscle strength test

Placebo Kinesio-taping (KT)

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

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

Other: -Scapular endurance test; Other: -Muscle strength test

Interventions

-Scapular endurance test OTHER

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

Kinesio-taping (KT); Placebo Kinesio-taping (KT)

-Muscle strength test 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).

Kinesio-taping (KT); Placebo Kinesio-taping (KT)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gazi University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gazi University

Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fatigue

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Zeynep HAZAR KANIK, PhD, PT

  Gazi University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: Single (Participant)
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 10, 2020
• First Posted: April 14, 2020
• Study Start: September 15, 2018
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2018
• Study Completion: August 15, 2019
• Last Updated: April 14, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)