The Effects of Dynamic Taping Combined With Corrective Exercises on Cervical Proprioception and Muscle Imbalance in Patients With Upper Crossed Syndrome
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Dynamic Tape, Swiss Ball, Dumbbells, Visual Feedback Laser Device.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Upper Crossed Syndrome. Basic parameters: 20 years — 35 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Taiwan
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Official title
The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction-based Abdominal draw-in Maneuver on Activation of Abdominal Core Muscles in Patients With Non-specific Low Back Pain
Overview
Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a pattern of muscle imbalance that leads to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or excessive thoracic kyphosis, thereby affecting posture and cervical-shoulder function. Dynamic Taping is a taping technique aimed at enhancing movement control and muscle support through its elastic material and tension, influencing the skin and neuromuscular system. When applied to UCS patients, Dynamic Taping can assist in posture correction, improve posture control, and increase scapular dynamic stability. Additionally, Dynamic Taping can enhance proprioception, helping patients maintain proper posture through sensory feedback. Corrective exercises improve posture and stability by strengthening weakened muscles and stretching tight muscles. Combining these two interventions is expected to help address poor posture.
Detailed description
This study aims to investigate the effects of Dynamic Taping combined with corrective exercises on cervical proprioception and muscle imbalance in UCS patients. A two-factor repeated measures ANOVA will be used to evaluate the effects before and after the intervention.
Participants recruited for this study must be adults aged 20 years or older. The study will evaluate their posture, including craniovertebral angle (CVA), sagittal shoulder angle (SSA), thoracic kyphosis angle, subacromial space, coracoid-humeral distance (CHD), cervical proprioception, muscle strength (deep cervical flexors, upper, middle, and lower trapezius, serratus anterior, rhomboid muscles), and electromyographic (EMG) to evaluate muscle activation (upper, middle, and lower trapezius, serratus anterior).
Interventions
- Device Dynamic Tape
Dynamic Tape is a viscoelastic tape designed to assist movement and absorb load. The material is composed of either Nylon/Lycra or Recycled PET/Lycra. - Device Swiss Ball
A 75 cm diameter Swiss ball was used to provide an unstable surface during the exercise intervention. - Device Dumbbells
During the exercise intervention, 1 kg and 2 kg dumbbells were used as external resistance. - Device Visual Feedback Laser Device
A headband was prepared to attach the laser pointer securely, allowing participants to wear it . This visual feedback laser device was used during proprioceptive training to provide real-time feedback.
Primary outcome measures
- Posture (CVA and SSA and Kyphosis Angle) [Time frame: Participants were assessed at time points: prior to the intervention (baseline), immediately three weeks after the intervention, and at a one-month follow-up.]
- Cervical Proprioception [Time frame: Participants were assessed at time points: prior to the intervention (baseline), immediately three weeks after the intervention, and at a one-month follow-up.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age: >20years
- Craniovertebral angle (CVA) of <48
- Sagittal plane acromial angle of <52°
- Thoracic kyphosis angle of >42° Meeting any one of these three angle conditions qualifies for inclusion.
Exclusion criteria
- Allergic reactions to dynamic taping
- Bodyweight outside the normal range (BMI between 18 and 25)
- Any evident misalignment in the cervical spine, pelvis, or lower/upper limbs
- Trunk rotation exceeding 5°during forward bending tests due to scoliosis
- History of inherited muscle diseases, soft tissue lesions, or joint diseases involving the spine, scapulae, shoulders, abdomen, or pelvis
- History of fractures or surgeries.
- Inability to understand instructions
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Taiwan · 1 center
- Department of Physical Therapy of China Medical University — Taichung
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07182461 · CMUH113-REC3-197