Does Mechanical Correction Reduce Muscle Stiffness in People With Rounded Shoulder?

Aydin Adnan Menderes University42 enrolled

Overview

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of mechanical correction taping on the stiffness of the upper trapezius and pectoralis minor muscles in patients with rounded shoulder deformity. The secondary aim of our study was to see whether different tape materials affect the application results.

Mechanical correction technique is a highly preferred method among users. Besides its tactical stimulation it serves like a tool helping to reposition the joints. Here in this study, the investigators aimed to see the secondary effect of the technique on posture. İt is already known that mechanical correction supports the joints and posture but, the question is; by supporting the upright position does it help the extra loaded muscles to release? As the best way to measure the stiffness of the muscles is Elastography, this study will highlight an important issue about correcting posture and regulate muscle loading.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Posture

Interventions

kinesio tapeOTHER

This is a taping method used for correction of rounded shoulders.

exerciseOTHER

Exercises include basic postural exercises.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages between 18 and 30 years, * Sedentary * Volunteer to enroll in the study, * To have rounded shoulders, * To have upper body pain Exclusion Criteria: * Professional sports participants * Musculoskeletal injury during the last 6 months * Neurologic disorders * Cervical disc herniation * To receive physical therapy regarding shoulders in the past 6 months * Any orthopaedic disorders including impingement, tendinitis, bursitis etc.

Locations (1)

Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

change from baseline shearwave elastography stiffness levels to 4 weeks

this method will be used to see the stiffness of muscles

Time frame: 4 weeks

change from baseline postural angle degrees to 4 weeks

forward head and rounded shoulder positions will be assessed with a smartphone based application.

Time frame: 4 weeks

change from baseline rounded shoulder measurement to 4 weeks

this will measure the distance between acromion and the table while the participant is in supine position

Time frame: 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

change from baseline Penn shoulder scale total score to 4 weeks

Originally published in 1999 in Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis and Management, the Penn Shoulder Score assesses patient pain (3 items), satisfaction (1 item), and function (20 items). This is a patient-reported outcome tool and the scores range from 0 to 100 with a score of 100 indicating low pain, high satisfaction, and high function. This is a joint-specific score, which may be useful for individuals with shoulder pathology.

Time frame: 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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