CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of Immediate Efficacy of Kinesiology Taping

Turkey (Türkiye)114 participantsStarted 2023-06-01

Plain-language summary

Shoulder protraction is the forward tilt of the head with hyperextension of the cervical spine and is associated with lengthening of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles. With the lengthening of the flexor muscles, the weakened and shortened trapezius, levator scapula, and serratus anterior muscles lead to extra flexor torque and sustained contraction.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those with neck pain * Being between 18-60 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Hypertension * Cardiopulmonary disease * Pregnancy * malignancy * Operation, injection, etc. for the neck in the last 3 months. those with a history of treatment * Spine surgery * Psychological discomfort * Neurological and orthopedic deficits

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: one day

New York Posture Scale

Timeframe: one day

Proprioception Evaluation

Timeframe: one day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05858073

SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-01

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