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NCT Number: NCT05873985

The Acute Effect of Dynamic Taping on Upper Body Posture.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute effect of Dynamic tape on cervical and thoracic region posture in asymptomatic male individuals.

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Key information

Conditions

Dynamic Tape Postural; Defect

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gazi University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Fifty-one asymptomatic individuals between the ages of 18 and 32 years were included in the study. The participants in this study were randomised into two groups, named "Dynamic Taping" (mean age± sd: 23.28±3.41 yrs, n=25) and "Sham Taping" (mean age± sd: 25.15±4.13 yrs, n=26). In the Dynamic taping group, tapes were applied with optimal stretching, while in the Sham taping group, tapes were applied without any stretch. All measurements were done before taping and 30 minutes after taping. Craniovertebral, cranio-horizontal and sagittal shoulder angles were calculated with photographic posture analysis, while thoracic kyphosis was evaluated with a digital inclinometer (JTech IQ Pro™, ABD).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • between the ages of 18-40 years,
  • male gender,
  • not having any injuries to the neck and back region in the last 3 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals who were allergic to taping,
  • had neurological or rheumatological disorders
  • felt discomfort after starting the study

Treatment and study plan

Dynamic tape on experimental group

Other

The dynamic taping application was carried out in 2 stages. Three "I"-shaped tapes were cut. In the first stage, the person was asked to perform scapular retraction, and in this position, the tape was placed by applying medium tension to the anterior part of the other deltoid muscle, passing from the anterior part of the deltoid muscle to the upper thoracic region. In the second stage, the participant was asked to do scapular retraction and depression, and while maintaining this position, medium tension was applied to the lower thoracic vertebra starting from the anterior part of the deltoid muscle and the acromion and tape was applied. Afterward, this process was applied on the other side

Sham tape on placebo group

Other

Sham taping was performed in 2 stages. Three "I"-shaped tapes were cut. Participants were asked to stand in the comfortable position they used during the day. The first tape was adhered from the starting point of the spine of the scapula with the acromion to the junction of the spine of the scapula and the acromion on the other side without any tension. The other two tapes, starting from the beginning and ending points of the first tape, were adhered to the lower thoracic region without any tension

Primary outcomes

  1. Photographic Posture Assessment

    Time frame: 5 minutes before tape

    To take pictures of the participants, the camera (Logitech, Switzerland) was placed on a tripod with a height of 115 cm and at a distance of 1.5 m (33). In order to maintain the same distance between the camera and the participants, a spot on the ground was marked for the subjects to stand, and the tripod was fixed to the ground. The photos were taken of the left side of the subjects in standing position. Before photographing, reflective markers were placed on the lateral canthus, tragus, 7th cervical vertebra, and acromion. During the photography, the subjects were asked to stand in a comfortable position as in daily life.

  2. Photographic Posture Assessment

    Time frame: 15 minutes after tape

    o take pictures of the participants, the camera (Logitech, Switzerland) was placed on a tripod with a height of 115 cm and at a distance of 1.5 m (33). In order to maintain the same distance between the camera and the participants, a spot on the ground was marked for the subjects to stand, and the tripod was fixed to the ground. The photos were taken of the left side of the subjects in standing position. Before photographing, reflective markers were placed on the lateral canthus, tragus, 7th cervical vertebra, and acromion. During the photography, the subjects were asked to stand in a comfortable position as in daily life.

  3. Cranio-horizontal angle (Before)

    Time frame: 5 minutes before tape

    Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CH angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study. This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the tragus and the line drawn from the tragus to the lateral canthus of the eye. It provides information about the position of the head above the neck and the location of the upper cervical spine.

  4. Cranio-horizontal angle (after)

    Time frame: 15 minutes after tape

    Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CH angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study. This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the tragus and the line drawn from the tragus to the lateral canthus of the eye. It provides information about the position of the head above the neck and the location of the upper cervical spine.

  5. Craniovertebral angle (before)

    Time frame: 5 minutes before tape

    Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CV angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra and the line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra to the tragus . The CV angle provides information about the position of the lower cervical region and is used in the objective evaluation of FHP.

  6. Craniovertebral angle (after)

    Time frame: 15 minutes after tape

    Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and CV angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra and the line drawn from the 7th cervical vertebra to the tragus . The CV angle provides information about the position of the lower cervical region and is used in the objective evaluation of FHP.

  7. Sagittal shoulder posture angle ( Before)

    Time frame: 5 minutes before tape

    Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and SSP angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the acromion and the line connecting the acromion to the 7th cervical vertebra. This assessment provides information about the position of the shoulder

  8. Sagittal shoulder posture angle (after)

    Time frame: 15 minutes after tape

    Photographs were analysed using the "ImageJ" program and SSP angle were calculated and data were recorded. This procedure was performed by a researcher blinded to the study.This is the angle between the horizontal line drawn from the acromion and the line connecting the acromion to the 7th cervical vertebra. This assessment provides information about the position of the shoulder

Secondary outcomes

  1. Thoracic kyphosis angle (Before)

    Time frame: 5 minutes before tape

    TK angle was measured with a dual digital inclinometer (JTech IQ Pro™, USA). Participants were asked to stand in a relaxed position. The dual inclinometer device was placed over the spinous processes of the 1st thoracic vertebra and the 12th thoracic vertebra. The measured angle was recorded as the TK angle.

  2. Thoracic kyphosis angle (after)

    Time frame: 15 minutes after tape

    TK angle was measured with a dual digital inclinometer (JTech IQ Pro™, USA). Participants were asked to stand in a relaxed position. The dual inclinometer device was placed over the spinous processes of the 1st thoracic vertebra and the 12th thoracic vertebra. The measured angle was recorded as the TK angle.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Acute Effect Of Dynamic Taping Applied To The Neck And Back Region On Upper Body Posture In Asymptomatic Male Individuals

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
May 24, 2023
Registry last updated
May 24, 2023

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