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NCT Number: NCT04960865

Kinesio Taping and Calf Muscle Fatigue

Muscle fatigue results in decreased ability in muscles to generate force. Kinesio Tape may reverse the adverse effects of fatigue. Thus this study will examine the acute effects of Kinesio tape on muscle fatigue.

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Key information

Conditions

Fatigue Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

19 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

King Saud University

Riyadh, 11433, Saudi Arabia

About this study

The participants will be divided into three groups; 1. Experimental group: Kinesio tape with 50% tension will be applied; 2. Sham group: Kinesio tape without any tension will be applied; 3. Placebo group: Rigid tape without any tension will be applied.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy cooperative individuals.
  • Female athletes who were engaged in training at least 3 times a week.
  • The subject should perform a minimum of 23 hell raises.

Exclusion criteria

  • Musculoskeletal injuries, cardio-pulmonary vestibular and neurological complication and systemic disorder.
  • Consumption of any pre-workout supplement in the last 6 months.
  • Involvement in any other training program.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio Taping under tension.

Other

Kinesio tape will be applied to participants under tension.

kinesio tape without tension

Other

Kinesio tape will be applied to participants without any tension.

rigid taping

Other

Rigid Taping will be applied.

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of heel raises

    Time frame: 1 week.

    Participants will have to perform heel raises in standing position untill thay are fatigued.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

King Saud University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Calf Muscle Fatigue in Collegiate Female Athletes

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jul 14, 2021
Registry last updated
Aug 26, 2022

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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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