HOME EXERCISE AND KINESIO TAPING IN NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN AMONG CHAIN MARKET WORKERS (NCT07609745) | Clinical Trial Compass
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HOME EXERCISE AND KINESIO TAPING IN NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN AMONG CHAIN MARKET WORKERS
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2026-04-06
Plain-language summary
Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder associated with pain and functional limitations. Female chain market workers are exposed to ergonomic risk factors such as prolonged standing, repetitive movements, and static postures, which may contribute to the development of neck pain. Exercise therapy is considered an effective non-pharmacological treatment approach for NSNP, while kinesio taping has been reported to improve pain and functionality. However, studies investigating the combined effects of home exercise and kinesio taping in female chain market workers are limited. This study aims to evaluate the effects of home exercise and kinesio taping on pain, functionality, and work performance in female chain market workers with non-specific neck pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Female chain market workers aged between 18 and 60 years Having complaints of non-specific neck pain Working actively in a chain market for at least 6 months Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study Able to understand and complete assessment forms
Exclusion Criteria:
History of cervical surgery Neurological or rheumatologic disease Pregnancy Severe cervical disc herniation Receiving physical therapy during the study period Open wound or skin allergy in the taping are
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What they're measuring
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Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after 6 weeks of intervention