Kinesio Taping, Muscle Oxygenation
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
OTHERKinesio® tape application
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.
OTHERPlacebo
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.
Sponsors
Okan University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Participants will be blind to groups, outcomes assessor will be blind to groups.
Intervention model description
Randomized controlled study
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oxygenation Analysis of the Gastrocnemius Muscle | Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application |
| Pain Pressure Threshold | Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application |
| Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of the Gastrocnemius Muscle | Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application |
Contacts
CONTACTKubra Kendal
Outcome results
None listed