Efficacy Study of Kinesio Taping to Treat Muscular and Joint Problems in Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of Kinesio Taping on gastrocnemius muscle activation during gait and on Range of ankle motion in postmenopausal females with Chronic Venous Insufficiency in initial stages in comparison to a placebo control group.

Detailed Description
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a very common disease. Patients with this pathology present peripheral muscle pump impairment and restricted range of ankle motion. Few data are available on the use in chronic venous insufficiency patients of Kinesio Taping, a physical therapist's elastic dressing that permits action on muscle activity and joint range.

Official Title
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Study on the Effect of Kinesio Taping on Bioelectrical Activity of Gastrocnemius Muscles and Range of Ankle Motion in Post-menopausal Women With Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Conditions
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Kinesio Taping
* Other: Placebo kinesio taping


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 50 and 75 years. Mild-moderate Chronic Venous Insufficiency (grades C1, C2, and C3 on clinical-etiologic-anatomic-pathophysiologic (CEAP) scale) Exclusion Criteria: Chronic Venous Insufficiency (> grade C3) Arterial disorders Cardiorespiratory disease Contraindications for Kinesio Taping technique including thrombosis, wounds, severe trauma, generalized edema secondary to cardiac or renal problems, carcinomas, intolerability of/allergy to surgical tape and pregnancy.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 50 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Triple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Kinesio taping<br>Specific type of muscle and joint taping | Other: Kinesio Taping<br>* The participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group, to received Kinesio Taping application for gastrocnemius muscle enhancement and functional correction of the ankle.The treatment was performed three times a week during a 4-week period.<br>* Other names: Neuromuscular tape;|
| Placebo Comparator: Kinesio taping placebo<br>Kinesio taping placebo | Other: Placebo kinesio taping<br>* Placebo-control group received treatment with a sham Kinesio Taping protocol to enhance gastrocnemius muscle function and dorsal ankle flexion.The strips used in this group did not follow the principles of tension and anatomic distribution of Kinesio technique.The treatment was performed three times a week during a 4-week period<br>* Other names: Neuromuscular taping placebo;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change on surface electromyography in gastrocnemius muscles | Muscle activity data during gait is sampled at 1600 Hz by surface electromyography, applying electrodes at medial gastrocnemius and lateral gastrocnemius level in both legs. We follow Surface ElectroMyoGraphy for the Non-Invasive Assessment of Muscles (SENIAM) guidelines for electrode placement and signal processing methods. The patient is instructed on the gait speed. After setting the speed-metronome, the electromyography image and activity is recorded for a total of seven seconds and expressed in microvolts units | At baseline and 4 weeks. | 
| Change on range of ankle motion | This variable is measured by using a digital goniometer(SG 110, Penny and Giles Biometrics Ltd;UK) during maximum dorsal and plantar flexion.A sensor is placed at 10 cm from the internal malleolus and another on the inner side of the foot, parallel to the axial axis and perpendicular to the tibial axis.The machine records the degrees of plantar and dorsal flexion from the neutral position of the ankle. | Baseline and 4 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Kinesio Taping, Electromyography, Range of ankle motion