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NCT Number: NCT02290730

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Strength in Lower Trapezius

The purpose of this project is to investigate the effect of Kinesio tape on muscle strength of the lower trapezius in people with shoulder symptoms and decreased muscle strength in the lower trapezius - a randomized controlled trial.

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Key information

Conditions

Shoulder Pain Arthralgia Joint Diseases Muscle Weakness Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–67 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Oslo, 0806, Norway

About this study

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of recoil tape with 0-30% tension, by using one application of Kinesio tape over the muscle fibers of the lower trapezius from its origin to its insertion. The participants will be divided into intervention group (taping) and control group (no intervention). Muscle strength test will be performed before and immediately after taping (20-30 minutes) for both groups using hand-held dynamometer measurements (MicroFET 3).

Work is based on the following hypothesis: "Kinesio taping using recoil taping provides increased isometric muscle strength in lower trapezius immediately after application".

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Shoulder problems
  • Low muscle strength in lower trapezius
  • Positive manual recoil-test for the lower trapezius

Exclusion criteria

  • Shoulder surgery <3 month
  • Pathology in the shoulder related to tumors, fractures, neurology, rupture of tendons

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Tape

Other

Application of one Kinesio tape with 0-30 % tension over the muscle fibers of the lower trapezius in a stretched position. The tape can be divided into one, two or three tails to cover the whole muscle from origin to insertion

Other names: Kinesio taping, Kinesio tex tape

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Maximal isometric muscle strength monitored by a hand-held dynamometer (microFET 3)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time of break force

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    How long the patient can hold against the pressure from the investigator until the force breaks

  2. Self-reported strength - effort scale

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Self-reported muscle strength from 0-10 (0 is nothing, 1 is extremely weak and 10 is extremely strong)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of One Application of Kinesio Tape on Muscle Strength in Lower Trapezius on Patients With Shoulder Problems and Weak Lower Trapezius - a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Nov 14, 2014
Registry last updated
Feb 2, 2015

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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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