Immediate Effect of Kinesiotaping With Rounded Shoulder Posture in University Students

Официальное название

Immediate Effect of Kinesiotaping With Rounded Shoulder Posture in University Students: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Study

Обзор

Posture is maintained through the interaction of the musculoskeletal system, visual input, vestibular function, and proprioception to provide optimal balance with minimal energy expenditure. Various factors, including prolonged static sitting, unsuitable work environments, prolonged screen use, and low physical activity levels, may contribute to postural misalignment, particularly in student populations. Rounded shoulder posture is commonly associated with muscle imbalance, altered scapular alignment, pain in the neck and shoulder region, reduced range of motion, and functional limitations. Kinesio taping is a physiotherapy intervention commonly used in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Proposed effects include facilitation of proper muscular and fascial alignment, enhancement of proprioceptive feedback, and potential improvement in posture and movement quality. However, evidence regarding the immediate effects of kinesio taping on posture-related outcomes in individuals with rounded shoulder posture remains limited. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effects of kinesio taping on posture, shoulder range of motion, and proprioception in students with rounded shoulder posture.

Вмешательства

• Другое Kinesiotaping
  Elastic kinesiology tape will be applied by a licensed physiotherapist with experience in taping. With the participant standing in scapular retraction and neutral posture, a Y- or I-strip is placed from the anterior aspect of the acromion toward the spinous process of T10, with 30-40% stretch over the mid-portion and 0% tension on anchors. A second overlay strip will be applied along the same path with 30-40% stretch to augment the mechanical cue. Skin will be cleaned and dried; hair trimmed if
• Другое Kinesiotaping(no tension)
  The sham application is performed in the same area and configuration as the experimental arm; however, the strip is applied completely without tension (0%) along its length and does not provide a therapeutic mechanical cue. To maintain blinding, a second strip is applied along the same path with 0% tension and approximately 50% overlap. Skin preparation and application-removal procedures are identical to the experimental condition. The tape remains in place during the immediate (≤3 minutes) and

Первичные конечные точки

• posture assessment [Срок оценки: Baseline (pre-taping), immediately after application, and 30 minutes post-application.]

Вторичные конечные точки (2)

• Assessment of Joint Range of Motion [Срок оценки: Measured at baseline, immediately after taping (≤3 minutes), and 30 minutes post-taping; primary comparison is change from baseline]
• Pressure pain threshold [Срок оценки: Measured at baseline, immediately after taping (≤3 minutes), and 30 minutes post-taping; primary comparison is change from baseline]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• Being between 18-30 years of age
• Having an acromial distance ≥ 2.6 cm measured in the supine position with shoulders in a neutral position

Критерии исключения

• Having a surgical or pathological/neurological condition in the shoulder or spine region (rotator cuff repair, subacromial impingement syndrome, acute tendinitis, cervical disc herniation, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, etc.)
• Having a neurological/systemic disease that may cause sensory problems
• Having an allergic reaction to the use of the tape
• Having a skin lesion, open wound, or skin infection at the taping site
• Using medication within the last 24-48 hours
• Pregnancy

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Нет

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Двойное слепое

Основная цель

Диагностика

Центры проведения

Список центров уточняется — проверьте первичный протокол.

Публикации

• Barker V. Postura, posizione, movimento. Roma: Edizioni Mediterranee; 1998. ISBN: 9788827212165. Kendall FP, McCreary EK, Provance PG. Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. 5th ed. (Port.) São Paulo: Manole; 2007. Carini F, Mazzola M, Fici C, Palmeri S, Messina M, Damiani P, et al. Posture and posturology, anatomical and physiological profiles: overview and current state of art. Act

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07364591 · 0000-0001-9243-0937

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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