Tension of THERABAND® Kinesiology Tape on Shoulder Pain

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of standard tension of Thera-Band® Kinesiological Tape (TB-KT) application versus varied tension on shoulder pain, disability, and recovery speed during an in-office rehabilitative program. A convenience sample size of 38 new patients with current shoulder pain will be recruited for this study. The outcome measures will include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the Penn Shoulder Score (PENN). After completing the initial paperwork, patients will be randomized into two groups, control (0% tension) and intervention(increasing tension). At the beginning of each week the tape will be reapplied, and pain rating will be recorded. At the conclusion of 4 weeks patients will complete the PENN.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of standard tension of Thera-Band® Kinesiological Tape (TB-KT) application versus varied tension on shoulder pain, disability, and recovery speed during an in-office rehabilitative program. A convenience sample size of 38 new patients with current shoulder pain will be recruited for this study. Patients must be tested within the first 2 to 3 therapy visits, have a diagnosis of shoulder pain, be 18-64 years old, no corticosteroid treatment within the last two weeks, post-surgical cases will be excluded, and patients may not be pregnant. Upon agreeing to the study, patients will sign an informed consent, complete a demographics questionnaire, and complete specific outcome measure assessments. The outcome measures will include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the Penn Shoulder Score (PENN). After completing the initial paperwork, patients will be randomized into two groups, control and intervention. The Control group will receive standard FUNHAB® in-office care in addition to standard TB-KT taping technique. The Intervention group will receive standard FUNHAB® in-office care plus varying tension application of TB-KT. The TB-KT will be applied to the shoulder complex to influence proper activation of the rotator cuff muscles, specifically the supraspinatus and infraspinatus. The tape will be applied in an I strip from the vertebral border of the scapula to the lesser tubercle of the humerus. Over the course of the 4 weeks, the tension of the tape will systemically increase. At the beginning of each week the tape will be reapplied, and pain rating will be recorded. At the conclusion of 4 weeks patients will complete the PENN.

Official Title
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Tension of THERABAND® Kinesiology Tape on Shoulder Pain

Conditions
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Shoulder Pain

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: TheraBand Kinesiology Tape


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: tested within the first 2 to 3 therapy visits, have a diagnosis of shoulder pain, and be 18-64 years old Exclusion Criteria: Corticosteroid treatment within the last two weeks, post-surgical cases, and pregnancy

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

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: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Increasing Tension<br>The kinesiology tape will be applied to the shoulder complex to influence proper activation of the rotator cuff muscles, specifically the supraspinatus and infraspinatus. The clinician applied the tape in an I strip from the vertebral border of the scapula to the lesser tubercle of the humerus. Over the course of the 4 weeks of care, the tension of the Intervention Group's tape will systemically increase based on the following timelines: Week 1: 0% tension Week 2: 25% tension Week 3: 50% tension Week 4: 75% tension | Other: TheraBand Kinesiology Tape<br>* Kinesiology taping technique is designed to target muscles and lymphatic system. Limited research is available for specific conditions, including low back pain, but it is theorized to correct muscle function by inhibiting or facilitating the muscle, improve blood flow, reduce pain, and improve joint alignment.<br>|
| Sham Comparator: Control Tension<br>The kinesiology tape will be applied to the shoulder complex to influence proper activation of the rotator cuff muscles, specifically the supraspinatus and infraspinatus. The clinician applied the tape in an I strip from the vertebral border of the scapula to the greater tuberosity of the humerus. Over the course of the 4 weeks of care, the tension of the Control Group's tape will remain at 0% tension | Other: TheraBand Kinesiology Tape<br>* Kinesiology taping technique is designed to target muscles and lymphatic system. Limited research is available for specific conditions, including low back pain, but it is theorized to correct muscle function by inhibiting or facilitating the muscle, improve blood flow, reduce pain, and improve joint alignment.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) | Rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, 0 being none and 10 being the worst imaginable pain | Assessed at baseline, 1,2,3, and 4 weeks | 
| Penn Shoulder Score (PENN) | The PENN is a outcome measure designed to determine the amount of disability patients are experiencing doing day to day activities. The total score is out of 100, 100 being no disability and 0 being completely disabled. | Assessed at baseline, 1,2,3, and 4 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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shoulder dysfunction, kinesiology tape, rehabilitation