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NCT Number: NCT04346563

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Performance in Individuals With Rounded Shoulders

The objective of this research is to study the effect of kinesio tapes with functional correction technique in combination with exercise management to increase strength and decrease pain, in people with rounded shoulders. The study would be evaluated with the EvaltechTM machine, (functional capacity assessment).

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Key information

Conditions

Shoulder Pain Arthralgia Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mahidol University

Salaya, Nakhonpathom, 73170, Thailand

About this study

Participants

  • Age 25-50 years, male and female
  • People who have a shoulder condition. (By measuring in the supine position, distance from the posterior aspect of acromion to the bed> 1 inch on both sides)
  • People with moderate to severe neck and shoulder pain (VAS> 3)
  • People who have to use their arms for work Overall more than 3 hours per day

For attaching the tape, the researcher will prepare a replacement shirt in case the For the convenience of tape, the experimental group, trained by Certified Kinesio tape, attached the kinesio tape. Attaching the tape By using functional correction techniques, apply from the front of the acromion process to the spinous process T10 on both sides.

Measurements

  • The pressure of (average of peak force) of both arms (pounds)
  • The pulling force (average of peak force) of both arms (pounds)
  • Time of overhead endurance test (TMT) (seconds)
  • Visual analog scale (VAS)
  • The distance from the posterior aspect of acromion to the bed (inches)

process of measuring the evaluation 3 times

  • st after physical therapy treatment Before attaching the kinase tape
  • nd evaluation period was 48 hours apart before the next treatment.
  • rd evaluation period is 1 week apart.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 25-50 years, male and female
  • People who have a shoulder condition. (By measuring in the supine position, distance from the posterior aspect of acromion to the bed> 1 inch on both sides)
  • People with moderate to severe neck and shoulder pain (VAS> 3)
  • People who have to use their arms for work Overall more than 3 hours per day

Exclusion criteria

  • People with neck pain, fracture in the arm, and numbness
  • People who have pain and have limited shoulder movement of the shoulder joint
  • People who have had a history of spine / shoulder surgery
  • People with a history of allergies to cloth tapes
  • People who have rheumatoid arthritis that affects inflammation of the joints such as rheumatoid etc.
  • People receiving medication that affects their participation in the study
  • People with neurological symptoms
  • People with cognitive disabilities

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio tape, functional correction technique

Other

According to Kinesio Taping, functional correction technique could use for correcting shoulder, scapular alignment and decrease pain.

Elastic band strengthening shoulder exercise

Other

The exercise in which both groups will receive Introduction of exercise with rubber bands (Elastic band) It is a home exercise (Home base exercise program) for patients to do with appropriate resistance. Which can be done at least 10 times and not more than 20 times continuously,will be asked to do all 3 positions.

  • Shoulder external rotation in shoulder abduction 90 degrees 2) Shoulder horizontal abduction in shoulder abduction 90 degrees 3) Seated bend row, which will be done 15 times, each hold for 10 seconds, do 3 sets, each set rest 2 minutes, 2 times a day ( Morning-evening) consecutively for 1 week

Primary outcomes

  1. The pushing force (average of peak force) of both arms (pounds)

    Time frame: 2 minutes

    Maximum strength of pushing, measures by Evaltech machine

  2. The pulling force (average of peak force) of both arms (pounds)

    Time frame: 2 minutes

    Maximum strength of pulling, measures by Evaltech machine

  3. Time measurement tolerance (TMT) (seconds)

    Time frame: 4 minutes

    Time tolerance of overhead reaching, measures by Evaltech machine

Secondary outcomes

  1. Visual analog pain scale (VAS)

    Time frame: 1 minute

    0-10 centimeters visual analog scale, higher score means higher pain and worse outcome

  2. The distance from the posterior aspect of acromion to the bed (inches)

    Time frame: 2 minutes

    Measure in lying position by measurement tape

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mahidol University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Apr 15, 2020
Registry last updated
Nov 21, 2023

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