The Acute Effect of Dynamic Taping on Upper Body Posture.

NCT05873985 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Efe1
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 51
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of Dynamic tape on cervical and thoracic region posture in asymptomatic male individuals.

Conditions

Dynamic Tape; Postural; Defect

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

• Photographic Posture Assessment

  To take pictures of the participants, the camera (Logitech, Switzerland) was placed on a tripod with a height of 115 cm and at a distance of 1.5 m (33). In order to maintain the same distance between the camera and the participants, a spot on the ground was marked for the subjects to stand, and the tripod was fixed to the ground. The photos were taken of the left side of the subjects in standing position. Before photographing, reflective markers were placed on the lateral canthus, tragus, 7th cervical vertebra, and acromion. During the photography, the subjects were asked to stand in a comfortable position as in daily life.

  5 minutes before tape

• Photographic Posture Assessment

  o take pictures of the participants, the camera (Logitech, Switzerland) was placed on a tripod with a height of 115 cm and at a distance of 1.5 m (33). In order to maintain the same distance between the camera and the participants, a spot on the ground was marked for the subjects to stand, and the tripod was fixed to the ground. The photos were taken of the left side of the subjects in standing position. Before photographing, reflective markers were placed on the lateral canthus, tragus, 7th cervical vertebra, and acromion. During the photography, the subjects were asked to stand in a comfortable position as in daily life.

  15 minutes after tape

• Cranio-horizontal angle (Before)

  Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CH angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study. This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the tragus and the line drawn from the tragus to the lateral canthus of the eye. It provides information about the position of the head above the neck and the location of the upper cervical spine.

  5 minutes before tape

• Cranio-horizontal angle (after)

  Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CH angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study. This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the tragus and the line drawn from the tragus to the lateral canthus of the eye. It provides information about the position of the head above the neck and the location of the upper cervical spine.

  15 minutes after tape

• Craniovertebral angle (before)

  Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CV angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra and the line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra to the tragus . The CV angle provides information about the position of the lower cervical region and is used in the objective evaluation of FHP.

  5 minutes before tape

• Craniovertebral angle (after)

  Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CV angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra and the line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra to the tragus . The CV angle provides information about the position of the lower cervical region and is used in the objective evaluation of FHP.

  15 minutes after tape

• Sagittal shoulder posture angle ( Before)

  Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and SSP angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the acromion and the line connecting the acromion to the 7th cervical vertebra. This assessment provides information about the position of the shoulder

  5 minutes before tape

• Sagittal shoulder posture angle (after)

  Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and SSP angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the acromion and the line connecting the acromion to the 7th cervical vertebra. This assessment provides information about the position of the shoulder

  15 minutes after tape

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Thoracic kyphosis angle (Before)

  5 minutes before tape

• Thoracic kyphosis angle (after)

  15 minutes after tape

Study Arms (2)

Dynamic tape on experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

As a result of randomization, dynamic tape was applied to 25 people with a special technique.

Other: Dynamic tape on experimental group

Sham tape on placebo group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

As a result of randomization, dynamic tape was applied to 26people with a sham technique.

Other: Sham tape on placebo group

Interventions

Dynamic tape on experimental group OTHER

The dynamic taping application was carried out in 2 stages. Three "I"-shaped tapes were cut. In the first stage, the person was asked to perform scapular retraction, and in this position, the tape was placed by applying medium tension to the anterior part of the other deltoid muscle, passing from the anterior part of the deltoid muscle to the upper thoracic region. In the second stage, the participant was asked to do scapular retraction and depression, and while maintaining this position, medium tension was applied to the lower thoracic vertebra starting from the anterior part of the deltoid muscle and the acromion and tape was applied. Afterward, this process was applied on the other side

Dynamic tape on experimental group

Sham tape on placebo group OTHER

Sham taping was performed in 2 stages. Three "I"-shaped tapes were cut. Participants were asked to stand in the comfortable position they used during the day. The first tape was adhered from the starting point of the spine of the scapula with the acromion to the junction of the spine of the scapula and the acromion on the other side without any tension. The other two tapes, starting from the beginning and ending points of the first tape, were adhered to the lower thoracic region without any tension

Sham tape on placebo group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• between the ages of 18-40 years,
• male gender,
• not having any injuries to the neck and back region in the last 3 months

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals who were allergic to taping,
• had neurological or rheumatological disorders
• felt discomfort after starting the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gazi University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gazi University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc Prof Dr.

Model Details: double-blind randomized controlled trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 3, 2023
• First Posted: May 24, 2023
• Study Start: January 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2022
• Study Completion: May 1, 2022
• Last Updated: May 24, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)