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NCT Number: NCT04344275

The Immediate Effects of Kinesio-Taping on Scapular Muscle Endurance and Strength in Asymptomatic Subjects

The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of Kinesio-taping (KT) on scapular muscle endurance and strength and compared to placebo Kinesio-taping in asymptomatic subjects.

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Key information

Conditions

Asymptomatic Subjects Fatigue Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gazi University

Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Thirty-nine asymptomatic subjects (20 females and 19 males, mean age 20.46±1.09 years, mean BMI 21.99±3.02 kg/m2) were included in this study. Subjects were randomly allocated to KT (with the muscle facilitation technique) and placebo-KT (without any technique and tension). Scapular isometric muscle endurance was measured with a scapular muscle endurance test. The strength of the upper, middle, and lower trapezius, and serratus anterior was assessed using a hand-held digital dynamometer. Data were analyzed with 2x2 [groups (KT and Placebo-KT) x time (pre- and post-intervention)] mixed-model ANOVA.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • An age range of 18 to 25 years,
  • The ability to participate voluntarily.

Exclusion criteria

  • Shoulder injuries in the last year, previous shoulder surgery, shoulder dislocation, and having performed upper-body exercises within the 24 hours before each evaluation session. - Diagnosed with cardiovascular or neurological disease

Treatment and study plan

-Scapular endurance test

Other

The resistance of the trapezius and serratus anterior muscles to fatigue was assessed using the scapular muscle endurance test.

-Muscle strength test

Other

Upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius (LT), and serratus anterior (SA) muscle strengths were tested using a hand-held digital dynamometer (Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester, Model 01165).

Primary outcomes

  1. Scapular endurance test

    Time frame: 1 day

    The resistance of the trapezius and serratus anterior muscles to fatigue was assessed using the scapular muscle endurance test. Subjects were in standing position with their shoulders and elbows flexed to 90°, and they were instructed to hold a dynamometer between their hands. The scapula was placed in a neutral position, and an adjustable spacer was set between their elbows to maintain the test position. Then, the subjects were asked to externally rotate the shoulders to attain a 1-kg load and to maintain this force, which was displayed on the dynamometer. The test was terminated when the subjects were unable to maintain the resistance and dropped the adjustable spacer, failed to maintain the 90° shoulder flexion, or reported an unbearable discomfort. The test was carried out twice and the average result recorded in seconds.

  2. Muscle strength test

    Time frame: 1 day

    Upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius (LT), and serratus anterior (SA) muscle strengths were tested using a hand-held digital dynamometer (Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester, Model 01165). Strength of these muscles was assessed with the "break test method," in which the subject resisted the prescribed motion until the examiner overcame the subject's isometric contraction. Test position of trapezius and serratus anterior muscles was described by Ekstrom et al. Following a familiarization test, subjects performed two trials with standardized verbal encouragement, and the average value of the 2 trials was used for statistical analysis.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Immediate Effects of Kinesio-Taping on Scapular Muscle Endurance and Strength in Asymptomatic Subjects: A Single-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2019
First posted
Apr 14, 2020
Registry last updated
Apr 14, 2020

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