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The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties

No phase Interventional Kinesio Taping Muscle Oxygenation

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Kinesio® tape application, Placebo.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Kinesio Taping, Muscle Oxygenation. Basic parameters: 18 years — 30 years · Male.
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.
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Official title

Investigation of the Effects of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties in Young Healthy Individuals

Overview

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

  • Other Kinesio® 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 m
  • Other Placebo
    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.

Primary outcome measures

  • Oxygenation Analysis of the Gastrocnemius Muscle [Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application]
  • Pain Pressure Threshold [Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application]
  • Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of the Gastrocnemius Muscle [Time frame: Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application]

Eligibility criteria

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.

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
Double blind
Primary purpose
Prevention

Study locations

Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07572201 · IstanbulOkanUniv

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗