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Comparison of the Effectiveness between Dynamic Taping and Kinesio Taping in Subjects with Shoulder Impingement and Scapular Dyskinesis

Comparison of the Effectiveness between Dynamic Taping and Kinesio Taping in Subjects with Shoulder Impingement and Scapular Dyskinesis: A randomized crossover trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20211023001
Enrollment
40
Registered
2021-10-23
Start date
2022-01-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Patients with shoulder impingement syndrome, scapular dyskinesis Shoulder impingement syndrome, sub-acrominal syndrome, shoulder pain, dynamic tape, dynamic taping technique, kinesio tape, kinesio taping technique

Interventions

The subjects are asked to sit on a chair, and their upper limbs are asked to relax as much as possible. Then, therapist assists the scapula to be placed in scapular neutral position and asked the subj
Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device
Dynamic taping group,Kinesio taping group

Sponsors

Individual
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1)Age 20 to 65 years old, (2)Pain score: VAS larger than 3 (0 to 10 score), (3)Stop receiving injectable painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs during the 4-week trial period, (4)Scapular dyskinesis test(Both tests require at least one positive result) scapular retraction test, scapular assistance test, (5)Physical examination of shoulder impingement syndrome(5 tests require at least three positive result) painful arc, Neer impingement Test, Hawkins Kennedy Test impingement test, Empty can test, Tenderness was palpated at greater tubercle of humerus bone, Movement limitation of shoulder external rotation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Allergies to dynamic tape or kinesio tape, (2) abnormal bone structure, (3) joint or shoulder clavicle arthritis, (4) acute shoulder inflammation and injury, (5) rheumatoid arthritis, (6) accompanied by neurological symptoms, (7) cervical nerve root disease, (8) cervical vertebrae and shoulder areas have undergone surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Scapular stability 1. Immediate effect 2.Three days after taping intervention Lateral scapular distance test, Scapular control ability 1. Immediate effect 2.Three days after taping intervention Motor control error

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Resting Pain intensity/ Pain intensity during active movement 1. Immediate effect 2.Three days after taping intervention Numeric rating scale,Active shoulder range of motion 1. Immediate effect 2.Three days after taping intervention Goniometer,Shoulder function Three days after taping intervention Disability of the arm, shoulder & hand scale,Patient specific functional scale Three days after taping intervention Patient specific functional scale,Tape comfort and restriction 1. Immediate effect 2.Three days after taping intervention Tape comfort and restriction questionnaire,Perceived improvement 1. Immediate effect 2.Three days after taping intervention Global rating of change scale,Shoulder pain-free active range of motion 1. Immediate effect 2.Three days after taping intervention Goniometer

Countries

Taiwan

Contacts

Public ContactPei Yu Sung

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

perry2816@gmail.com093391652886

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026