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NCT Number: NCT04032886

Does Mechanical Correction Reduce Muscle Stiffness in People With Rounded Shoulder?

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of mechanical correction taping on the stiffness of the upper trapezius and pectoralis minor muscles in patients with rounded shoulder deformity. The secondary aim of our study was to see whether different tape materials affect the application results.

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Key information

Conditions

Posture

Age range

20 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Mechanical correction technique is a highly preferred method among users. Besides its tactical stimulation it serves like a tool helping to reposition the joints.

Here in this study, the investigators aimed to see the secondary effect of the technique on posture. İt is already known that mechanical correction supports the joints and posture but, the question is; by supporting the upright position does it help the extra loaded muscles to release? As the best way to measure the stiffness of the muscles is Elastography, this study will highlight an important issue about correcting posture and regulate muscle loading.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Ages between 18 and 30 years,
  • Sedentary
  • Volunteer to enroll in the study,
  • To have rounded shoulders,
  • To have upper body pain

Exclusion criteria

  • Professional sports participants
  • Musculoskeletal injury during the last 6 months
  • Neurologic disorders
  • Cervical disc herniation
  • To receive physical therapy regarding shoulders in the past 6 months
  • Any orthopaedic disorders including impingement, tendinitis, bursitis etc.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Tape

Other

This is a taping method used for correction of rounded shoulders.

Other names: exercise

Exercise

Other

Exercises include basic postural exercises.

Primary outcomes

  1. change from baseline shearwave elastography stiffness levels to 4 weeks

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    this method will be used to see the stiffness of muscles

  2. change from baseline postural angle degrees to 4 weeks

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    forward head and rounded shoulder positions will be assessed with a smartphone based application.

  3. change from baseline rounded shoulder measurement to 4 weeks

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    this will measure the distance between acromion and the table while the participant is in supine position

Secondary outcomes

  1. change from baseline Penn shoulder scale total score to 4 weeks

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Originally published in 1999 in Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management, the Penn Shoulder Score assesses patient pain (3 items), satisfaction (1 item), and function (20 items). This is a patient-reported outcome tool and the scores range from 0 to 100 with a score of 100 indicating low pain, high satisfaction, and high function. This is a joint-specific score, which may be useful for individuals with shoulder pathology.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jul 25, 2019
Registry last updated
Jan 9, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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