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

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.

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Treatment
    • Masking: Single (Participant)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: September 27, 2019

Detailed Description

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.

Interventions

  • Other: kinesio tape
    • This is a taping method used for correction of rounded shoulders.
  • Other: exercise
    • Exercises include basic postural exercises.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Experimental: classic kinesio tape
    • this group will receive mechanical correction tape with classic tape plus exercise.
  • Experimental: performance kinesio tape
    • this group will receive mechanical correction tape with performance tape plus exercise.
  • Other: control
    • this group will receive only exercise.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • change from baseline shearwave elastography stiffness levels to 4 weeks
    • Time Frame: 4 weeks
    • this method will be used to see the stiffness of muscles
  • change from baseline postural angle degrees to 4 weeks
    • Time Frame: 4 weeks
    • forward head and rounded shoulder positions will be assessed with a smartphone based application.
  • change from baseline rounded shoulder measurement to 4 weeks
    • Time Frame: 4 weeks
    • this will measure the distance between acromion and the table while the participant is in supine position

Secondary Measures

  • change from baseline Penn shoulder scale total score to 4 weeks
    • Time Frame: 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.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

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.

Gender Eligibility: Female

Postural muscle stiffness is more common in females.

Minimum Age: 20 Years

Maximum Age: 30 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Aydin Adnan Menderes University
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: özge ece günaydın, Head of The Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Assistant Professor – Aydin Adnan Menderes University

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