Posture
Conditions
Keywords
kinesio tape, posture, elastography
Brief summary
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of mechanical correction taping on the stiffness of the upper trapezius and pectoralis minor muscles in patients with rounded shoulder deformity. The secondary aim of our study was to see whether different tape materials affect the application results.
Detailed description
Mechanical correction technique is a highly preferred method among users. Besides its tactical stimulation it serves like a tool helping to reposition the joints. Here in this study, the investigators aimed to see the secondary effect of the technique on posture. İt is already known that mechanical correction supports the joints and posture but, the question is; by supporting the upright position does it help the extra loaded muscles to release? As the best way to measure the stiffness of the muscles is Elastography, this study will highlight an important issue about correcting posture and regulate muscle loading.
Interventions
OTHERkinesio tape
This is a taping method used for correction of rounded shoulders.
OTHERexercise
Exercises include basic postural exercises.
Sponsors
Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Ages between 18 and 30 years, * Sedentary * Volunteer to enroll in the study, * To have rounded shoulders, * To have upper body pain
Exclusion criteria
* Professional sports participants * Musculoskeletal injury during the last 6 months * Neurologic disorders * Cervical disc herniation * To receive physical therapy regarding shoulders in the past 6 months * Any orthopaedic disorders including impingement, tendinitis, bursitis etc.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change from baseline shearwave elastography stiffness levels to 4 weeks | 4 weeks | this method will be used to see the stiffness of muscles |
| change from baseline postural angle degrees to 4 weeks | 4 weeks | forward head and rounded shoulder positions will be assessed with a smartphone based application. |
| change from baseline rounded shoulder measurement to 4 weeks | 4 weeks | this will measure the distance between acromion and the table while the participant is in supine position |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change from baseline Penn shoulder scale total score to 4 weeks | 4 weeks | Originally published in 1999 in Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management, the Penn Shoulder Score assesses patient pain (3 items), satisfaction (1 item), and function (20 items). This is a patient-reported outcome tool and the scores range from 0 to 100 with a score of 100 indicating low pain, high satisfaction, and high function. This is a joint-specific score, which may be useful for individuals with shoulder pathology. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed