Brief Summary

This study evaluated the immediate effects of Strong Kinesio Taping on shoulder muscle performance in professional male basketball players. The study used a randomized crossover design in which each participant completed three experimental conditions: Strong Kinesio Taping, sham taping, and no taping. The testing sessions were separated by a 72-hour washout period. During each session, the internal and external rotator muscle performance of the dominant shoulder was assessed using an isokinetic dynamometer at angular velocities of 60°/s and 240°/s. The main outcomes were peak torque and total work of the shoulder internal and external rotator muscles. The external-to-internal rotator strength ratio was also evaluated to determine whether taping affected the balance between these muscle groups.

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Completed

Started Jan 2026

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1 country

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

7 months study duration

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2026

Completed

3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2026

Completed

4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2026

Completed

21 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 22, 2026

Completed

4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 26, 2026

Completed

Last Updated

August 26, 2026

Status Verified

August 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

August 22, 2026

Last Update Submit

August 22, 2026

Conditions

Athletic Performance Shoulder Muscle Strength

Keywords

Kinesio TapingShoulderIsokinetic DynamometryMuscle Strength

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

External Rotator Peak Torque at 60°/s
Peak torque of the dominant shoulder external rotator muscles was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at an angular velocity of 60°/s. Peak torque was recorded in Newton-meters (Nm). Higher values indicate greater maximal external rotator muscle strength.
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.
Internal Rotator Peak Torque at 60°/s
Peak torque of the dominant shoulder internal rotator muscles was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at an angular velocity of 60°/s. Peak torque was recorded in Newton-meters (Nm). Higher values indicate greater maximal internal rotator muscle strength.
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.
External Rotator Total Work at 60°/s
Total work performed by the dominant shoulder external rotator muscles across five maximal repetitions was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at an angular velocity of 60°/s. Total work was recorded in joules (J). Higher values indicate greater cumulative external rotator work.
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.
Internal Rotator Total Work at 60°/s
Total work performed by the dominant shoulder internal rotator muscles across five maximal repetitions was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at an angular velocity of 60°/s. Total work was recorded in joules (J). Higher values indicate greater cumulative internal rotator work.
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.
External Rotator Peak Torque at 240°/s
Peak torque of the dominant shoulder external rotator muscles was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at an angular velocity of 240°/s. Peak torque was recorded in Newton-meters (Nm). Higher values indicate greater maximal external rotator muscle performance at high angular velocity.
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.
Internal Rotator Peak Torque at 240°/s
Peak torque of the dominant shoulder internal rotator muscles was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at an angular velocity of 240°/s. Peak torque was recorded in Newton-meters (Nm). Higher values indicate greater maximal internal rotator muscle performance at high angular velocity.
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.
External Rotator Total Work at 240°/s
Total work performed by the dominant shoulder external rotator muscles across 15 maximal repetitions was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at an angular velocity of 240°/s. Total work was recorded in joules (J). Higher values indicate greater cumulative external rotator work.
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.
Internal Rotator Total Work at 240°/s
Total work performed by the dominant shoulder internal rotator muscles across 15 maximal repetitions was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at an angular velocity of 240°/s. Total work was recorded in joules (J). Higher values indicate greater cumulative internal rotator work.
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

External-to-Internal Rotator Peak Torque Ratio at 60°/s
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.
External-to-Internal Rotator Peak Torque Ratio at 240°/s
Immediately following each experimental condition during each of the three testing sessions, with sessions separated by a 72-hour washout period.

Study Arms (6)

Strong KT-Sham-No Taping Sequence

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received Strong Kinesio Taping during the first testing session, sham taping during the second testing session, and no taping during the third testing session. Consecutive sessions were separated by a 72-hour washout period.