Healthy
Conditions
Brief summary
Single-center, within-subject repeated-measures study The aim of the present study was to investigate the acute effects of kinesiotaping applied using the fascia correction technique with different tension levels on fascial layers and associated musculature in healthy individuals. Outcome measurements. The primary outcome was the ultrasonographically measured thickness of the fascial layers, while secondary outcomes included the thickness of the superficial and deep flexor muscle layers and the subcutaneous tissue.
Detailed description
The fascial system plays an important role in force transmission, movement coordination, and interaction between musculoskeletal structures. Kinesiotaping is a commonly used therapeutic approach in rehabilitation, and the fascia correction technique has been proposed to influence fascial mobility and mechanical properties. However, the acute effects of different kinesiotape tension levels applied with the fascia correction technique on fascial and underlying musculoskeletal structures remain unclear.This single-center, within-subject repeated-measures study aims to investigate the immediate effects of kinesiotaping applied using the fascia correction technique with different tension levels on fascial layers and associated soft tissues in healthy individuals. Healthy volunteers aged 18 years or older will be included. Participants will undergo kinesiotape application with different tension levels according to the study protocol. Ultrasonographic assessments will be performed to evaluate changes in fascial layer thickness as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes will include ultrasonographic measurements of superficial and deep flexor muscle thickness and subcutaneous tissue thickness. The study is designed to provide objective ultrasonographic measurements of acute tissue responses following kinesiotaping application and to improve understanding of the potential mechanical effects of the fascia correction technique on fascial and musculoskeletal structures.
Interventions
OTHERKinesiotaping
Fascia correction technique kinesiotaping
Sponsors
Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
A total of 80 healthy volunteers aged 18 years or older were included in the study. Participants had no current or previous serious musculoskeletal injury, pain, or neurological disorder affecting the upper extremity within the past six months
Exclusion criteria
Individuals were excluded if they were pregnant; regularly participated in high-level athletic training or competitive sports, had a history of skin allergy to adhesive materials; or had previous kinesiotaping application within the last month.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The superficial antebrachial fascia thickness | Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications | ultrasonographic measurements were obtained from the dominant forearm at the mid-forearm level. the hyperechoic linear structure separating the subcutaneous tissue from the superficial flexor muscles was defined as superficial antebrachial fascia thickness |
| The deep antebrachial fascia thickness | Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications | Ultrasonographic measurements were obtained from the dominant forearm at the mid-forearm level. the hyperechoic linear structure separating the superficial and deep flxor muscles was defined as superficial antebrachial fascia thickness |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| the subcutaneous tissue thickness | Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications | Subcutaneous tissue thickness measured by B-mode ultrasonography (millimeters) |
| Forearm Superficial Flexor Muscle Thickness | Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications | Forearm superficial flexor muscle thickness measured by B-mode ultrasonography (millimeters) |
| Forearm deep flexor muscle thickness measured by B-mode ultrasonography (millimeters) | Baseline and 30 minutes after two different interventions (different tensions). A one-week washout period was implemented between applications | Forearm deep flexor muscle thickness measured by B-mode ultrasonography (millimeters) |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
STUDY_CHAIRElem Yorulmaz, Prof
Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Outcome results
None listed