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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

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

Conditions
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Posture

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: kinesio tape
* Other: exercise


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: classic kinesio tape<br>this group will receive mechanical correction tape with classic tape plus exercise. | Other: kinesio tape<br>* This is a taping method used for correction of rounded shoulders.<br>* Other names: exercise;Other: exercise<br>* Exercises include basic postural exercises.<br>|
| Experimental: performance kinesio tape<br>this group will receive mechanical correction tape with performance tape plus exercise. | Other: kinesio tape<br>* This is a taping method used for correction of rounded shoulders.<br>* Other names: exercise;Other: exercise<br>* Exercises include basic postural exercises.<br>|
| Other: control<br>this group will receive only exercise. | Other: exercise<br>* Exercises include basic postural exercises.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| change from baseline shearwave elastography stiffness levels to 4 weeks | this method will be used to see the stiffness of muscles | 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. | 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 | 4 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. | 4 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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kinesio tape, posture, elastography