Effects of Dynamic Taping on Shoulder Isokinetics Strength and Muscle Fatigue.

NCT06580925 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: NYCU112007AF-1
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 37
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Maintaining shoulder stability requires good neuromuscular control. Imbalances in shoulder internal and external rotator strength may increase the risk of shoulder injuries in overhead athletes, and the compromised fatigue resistance of the external rotators may worsen this imbalance during sports activities. Additionally, poor scapular neuromuscular control is associated with shoulder problems, such as shoulder impingement syndrome. Previous research has shown that individuals with shoulder impingement syndrome exhibit poor scapular motion control and altered corticomotor control. Poor scapular motion control, pain, functional impairment, and changes in corticomotor control interact to form a vicious cycle. Various treatments have been attempted to improve neuromuscular control, including taping. Most past studies have focused on the efficacy of rigid tape and kinesio tape, while dynamic tape has gained popularity in recent years. Due to its material properties, dynamic tape is theoretically able to absorb loads, provide force, and correct movements. However, there is currently a lack of evidence supporting the effectiveness of dynamic tape. No research has yet explored whether dynamic tape can provide force to increase muscle strength and reduce fatigue or whether its movement correction functions can improve neuromuscular control and corticomotor control. Therefore, this project plans to conduct an experiment to investigate the effects of dynamic tape on external rotator strength and fatigue in recreational overhead athletes, as well as its impact on neuromuscular control and corticomotor excitability in recreational overhead athletes with shoulder impingement syndrome. In the experiment, 37 healthy recreational overhead athletes will participate in three testing sessions spaced one week apart, receiving kinesio tape, dynamic tape, and sham tape. After taping, they will perform fatigue-inducing activities. Isokinetic strength of internal and external rotators will be measured before taping, after taping, and after fatigue-inducing activities to observe the effects of dynamic tape on muscle strength and fatigue compared to kinesio tape and sham tape.

Conditions

Dynamic Tape; Kinesio Taping; Strength; Fatigue

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Shoulder isokinetic muscle strength

  Shoulder isokinetic internal and external muscle strength will be measured by dynamometer in 2 modes (concentric/concentric, concentric/eccentric) at 2 angular velocities (60°/s \& 240°/s), 1 set of 5 repetitions for each angular velocities. Shoulder isokinetic muscle strength will be normalized by body weight (BW) and described with peak torque/BW (N·m·kg-1).

  Change from baseline shoulder isokinetic muscle strength after application of taping (about 4 minutes) and execution of a fatigue protocol (about 5 minutes)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Median frequency

  Change from baseline shoulder isokinetic muscle strength after execution of a fatigue protocol (about 5 minutes)

Study Arms (3)

sham tape

SHAM COMPARATOR

Device: sham tape

kinesio tape

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Device: kinesio tape

dynamic tape

EXPERIMENTAL

Device: dynamic tape

Interventions

sham tape DEVICE

sham

sham tape

kinesio tape DEVICE

Kinesio taping will be applied to correct shoulder posture and facilitate shoulder external rotators

kinesio tape

dynamic tape DEVICE

Dynamic tape will be applied to correct shoulder alignment and assist concentric contraction and eccentric control of external rotators

dynamic tape

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• practice overhead exercise more than six hours a week
• aged 18 to 40 years old

You may not qualify if:

• have a history of dislocation, fracture, or surgery of neck or upper extremity
• a history of pain or injuries over the neck or upper extremities within the past 12 months
• brain injury and neurological impairment
• arm elevation angle is less than 150 degrees

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University: lead

Study Sites (1)

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Taipei, Taipei city, 112, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fatigue

Interventions

Athletic Tape

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bandages; Equipment and Supplies; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 27, 2024
• First Posted: August 30, 2024
• Study Start: March 24, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2024
• Study Completion: June 30, 2025
• Last Updated: May 21, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Locations

TW (1)