The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals.

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Key information

Conditions

Kinesio Taping Muscle Oxygenation

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Individuals meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to two groups using block randomization: the Kinesio® tape group (KTG) and the placebo group (PG). Following assessments, individuals will be assigned to their respective groups and will receive Kinesio® tape application from a physiotherapist. Assessments will be repeated for all individuals at 1 hour and 36 hours after application.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Right lower extremity being dominant,
Not having suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower extremity in the last 3 months

Exclusion criteria

Having any orthopedic, neurological, circulatory, or psychiatric diagnosis,
Having a history of lower extremity surgery,
Having an allergy to KT or similar tapes,
Using muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
Having received physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment within the last 3 months.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesio® tape application

Other

KT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping.

Placebo

Other

The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched.

Primary outcomes

Oxygenation Analysis of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application
Pain Pressure Threshold

Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application
Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Kubra Kendal

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 530-233-8078

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Okan University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effects of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties in Young Healthy Individuals

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: May 7, 2026
Registry last updated: May 7, 2026

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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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