Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pulmonary Function and Forward Shoulder Posture FSP of Young Adults

NCT05876663 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Saba Khan
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of kinesio taping on pulmonary function and forward shoulder posture in young adults. Limited literature shows an association between forward shoulder posture and pulmonary function but the effect of kinesio taping for correction of forward shoulder posture and its consequences on pulmonary function is lacking in previous studies.

Conditions

Healthy Young Adults

Keywords

Forward Shoulder Posture; Pulmonary Function; Kinesio Taping

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)

  Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) measured through digital spirometer. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) measured through digital spirometer. Three zones of measurement are commonly used to interpret peak flow rates. Normal value of PEFR is (80-100%). Green zone indicates 80 to 100 percent of the usual or normal peak flow reading, yellow zone indicates 50 to 79 percent of the usual or normal peak flow readings, and red zone indicates less than 50 percent of the usual or normal peak flow readings

  After 6 weeks

• Forced vital capacity (FVC)

  Forced vital capacity (FVC) measured through digital spirometer. If the value of FVC is within 80% of the reference value, the results are considered normal. Changes in FVC from baseline to 5th and after 15th day of intervention will be assessed.

  After 6 weeks

• Forced expiratory volume in 1sec (FEV1)

  Forced expiratory volume in 1sec (FEV1) measured through digital spirometer. If the value of FEV1 is within 80% of the reference value, the results are considered normal.

  After 6 weeks

• Chest Expansion

  Chest expansion is the difference in thoracic girth after maximum inspiration and maximum expiration, which is one indicator of chest wall mobility. As it is measured using a measuring tape, it is a simple, inexpensive, and noninvasive tool for assessing chest mobility.

  After 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Forward Shoulder Posture

  After 6 weeks

• Pectoralis Minor Index

  After 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Kinesio Taping along with conventional physiotherapy protocol

EXPERIMENTAL

All baseline measurements will be collected in the beginning. In participant of experimental group the K-tape will be first applied from the anterior aspect of the acromion process of the scapular to the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4). Then, the K-tape will be applied from same origin to the insertion at the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10). K-tape will be applied with 50% tension of its original length. The K-tapes will be replaced with new ones every two days for six weeks. The outcome measures will be assessed after every two weeks i.e. pre-assessment, on week 2, week 4, and week 6. Primary outcome measures include the effect of kinesio taping on pulmonary function (via Digital Spirometry) and chest expansion (via Measuring Tape).Secondary outcome measures include FSP and pectoralis minor index (via Digital Vernier Caliper)

Other: Kinesio Taping; Other: Conventional physiotherapy protocol

Conventional physiotherapy protocol

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Stretching exercise for Pectoralis Minor and Major muscle: Participant in supine lying try to touch the tip of shoulder with the bed surface e.g. retraction. Than in supine raise/abduct the arm at 90 and 120 degrees; try to drop down from the surface of the bed. Hold for 10 seconds 10 reps. 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks. Strengthening of Rhomboids: Participant in sitting position instructed to depress and retract the shoulder at the same time .Hold for 20 seconds 10 reps. 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks. Strengthening of lower and mid trapezius: In prone lying abduct arms to the side 90 degrees. Raise arms form surface of bed like an aero plane wings. Take a weight of 1 kg in hands and hold for 10 sec and 10 reps. 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks. Deep Breathing exercise: participant instructed to take a slow and deep breath inhaling through nose and exhaling through mouth. 10 rep 3 sessions per day for 6 weeks. Education regarding posture correction.

Other: Conventional physiotherapy protocol

Interventions

Kinesio Taping OTHER

Kinesio Taping will be applied for 6 weeks and it will be changed with new one after every two days

Kinesio Taping along with conventional physiotherapy protocol

Conventional physiotherapy protocol OTHER

Stretching exercise for pectoralis minor and major:10 sets and 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks. Strengthening of Rhomboids and Trapezius muscle: 10 sets and 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks. Deep Breathing: 10 rep and 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks.

Conventional physiotherapy protocol; Kinesio Taping along with conventional physiotherapy protocol

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Both male and female participants
• Age: 18 - 25 years
• BMI within the normal range (18.5 to 24.9)
• Healthy participants with FSP

You may not qualify if:

• Skin allergies to elastic tape
• Known case of smokers
• Known cases of cardiovascular and pulmonary problems.
• Subjects with musculoskeletal disorders
• History of chronic neck or shoulder pain (NPRS \>3)
• Any deformities or any condition that make it difficult to apply the Kinesio-Tape
• Those who refuse to participate
• Previous experience in respiratory muscle training

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Northwest Institute of Health Sciences

Peshawar, AL, 44000, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (5)

• Kim MS, Cha YJ, Choi JD. Correlation between forward head posture, respiratory functions, and respiratory accessory muscles in young adults. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017 Aug 3;30(4):711-715. doi: 10.3233/BMR-140253.

  PMID: 28453447 BACKGROUND

• Carvalho LACM, Aquino CF, Souza TR, Anjos MTS, Lima DBM, Fonseca ST. Clinical Measures Related to Forward Shoulder Posture: A Reliability and Correlational Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2019 Feb;42(2):141-147. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.03.006. Epub 2019 Apr 15.

  PMID: 31000344 BACKGROUND

• Fani M, Ebrahimi S, Ghanbari A. Evaluation of scapular mobilization and comparison to pectoralis minor stretching in individuals with rounded shoulder posture: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020 Oct;24(4):367-372. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.07.021. Epub 2020 Jul 30.

  PMID: 33218535 BACKGROUND

• Shih HS, Chen SS, Cheng SC, Chang HW, Wu PR, Yang JS, Lee YS, Tsou JY. Effects of Kinesio taping and exercise on forward head posture. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017;30(4):725-733. doi: 10.3233/BMR-150346.

  PMID: 28282792 BACKGROUND

• Tomruk M, Keles E, Ozalevli S, Alpaydin AO. Effects of thoracic kinesio taping on pulmonary functions, respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. Explore (NY). 2020 Sep-Oct;16(5):332-338. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2019.08.018. Epub 2019 Sep 18.

  PMID: 31611155 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Suman Sheraz, PhD*

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 17, 2023
• First Posted: May 25, 2023
• Study Start: September 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2023
• Study Completion: January 1, 2024
• Last Updated: January 30, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)