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Kinesiology Taping on Calf Tightness

20 participantsStarted 2022-08-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims to determine the effect of combined facilitatory Kinesiology and inhibitory Kinesiology taping on balance and ROM in university students with calf tightness. This study will also compare Inhibitory kinesiology taping on calf muscles with combined Inhibitory and Facilitatory kinesiology taping on tight Calf and weak Tibialis anterior respectively This randomized clinical trial will include 20 university students with calf tightness according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects will be assessed by using silfverskiold test for calf tightness and star excursion test for dynamic balance. Baseline measurements will be documented and the subjects will be randomly assigned to two interventions by Goldfish Bowl randomization method: Facilitatory kinesiology taping on calf muscles (Intervention 1 or group A) and Inhibitory kinesiology taping on calf Muscles combined with Facilitatory kinesiology taping on Tibialis Anterior (Intervention 2 or group B). Immediate effects of taping on balance will be assessed after 20 minutes. After that follow up will be maintained and participants will be assessed again after 72 hours. At the end, these measurements will be documented and compared with baseline readings. And changes will be noted down. The data will be entered and analyzed using SPSS 25.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 28 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both Male \& Female * Age between 18 to 28 years old university students with Calf Tightness. Exclusion Criteria: * Students with plantar fascitis, history of fractures, bone spurs, any arthritis, any history of pain, trauma, or injury of the knee joint, triceps surae muscles or ankle joint 6 months prior to the study. * Skin disease or self-reported hypersensitivity to tape application, including scar tissue in the acute phase. * Any red flag (rheumatoid arthritis, metabolic diseases, psychological problem, fibromyalgia, Spinal fracture, previous spinal trauma, tumor etc) or subjects with chronic illness (musculoskeletal, systemic, psychological or any comorbidity i.e. diabetes, hypertension, hematological issues, etc

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Ankle Range of Motion

Timeframe: 72 Hours of Treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05434780

SponsorShalamar Institute of Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-15

Contact for this trial

Kaniz Rabia, PhD

03216318315 rabia1419@yahoo.com

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