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Effect of taping on pain in individuals with shoulder pain

Effect of scapular taping on pain, disability and proprioception in subjects with shoulder impingement: A Randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/02/017882
Enrollment
42
Registered
2019-02-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: scapular taping and exercise: Taping will be applied 2-3 times a week for 4 weeks. Tape is applied for Upper trapezius inhibition and serratus anterior activation. 12 weeks of intervent

Sponsors

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects with Positive Scapular Retraction test and Scapular Assistance test diagnosed with Shoulder Impingement - Shoulder impingement diagnosis will be confirmed with positive Hawkins kennedy test Neer impingement test and Empty can test

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any history of trauma, fractures of upper limb, dislocation Shoulder surgery Reproduction of symptoms in the cervical screening examination

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)Timepoint: pre intervention at the end of 4th week at the end of 12th week—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Shoulder proprioception Lateral scapula slide test pectoral minor length pectoral major lengthTimepoint: pre intervention at the end of 4th week at the end of 12th week—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr V Prem

Manipal Academy Of Higher Education

karvannan.h@manipal.edu9986565966

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026