Clinical trial NCT06683196: The Effects of Scapular Taping Techniques on Grip Strength and Hand Function
Official title: The Effects of Scapular Taping Techniques on Grip Strength and Hand Function
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Grip Strength
Hand Function
Keywords: grip strength
hand function
taping
scapular taping
Lead sponsor: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-11-12
Enrollment: 59
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 25
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: NA
Intervention model: SINGLE_GROUP
Intervention model description: On three different days, each participant will receive taping with one of the three tape types (Kinesiotape, Rigid Tape and Placebo Tape ). This approach aims to prevent fatigue and habituation during evaluations. To minimize potential bias in measurements, the sequence of tape types will be changed across the three days.
Primary purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Brief summary: This study aims to investigate the effects of different types of taping applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function.

Detailed description: Disorders in the alignment of the scapula can lead to mechanical disorders in the proximal. This can lead to a decrease in proximal stability and a negative effect on force production in the distal.

Kinesio tape can stimulate mechanoreceptors through the skin with applied tension, create positional awareness, improve fascia alignment and reduce edema. It is also used to lift soft tissues in areas with pain and inflammation or to limit and increase movement. Rigid taping is performed using non-elastic material and is preferred to increase stabilization and prevent injuries . There are also studies showing that rigid tape increases sensorimotor and proprioceptive senses ).

In a study it was shown that kinesio taping applied to the scapular region improved upper extremity function. In a studyi, it was found that taping improved function in those with lumbar radiculopathy and that elastic taping was more effective than rigid taping. Although there are studies comparing kinesio taping and rigid taping on shoulder joint range of motion and muscle strength, there is no study examining the effects of different tapings applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function. In addition, the positive effects of shoulder stabilization exercises on hand skills and grip strength have been shown in the literature.

Studies examining taping and hand functions have generally focused on the forearm and finger areas. The relationship between interventions in the scapular region and grip strength and function has not been sufficiently investigated in the literature, and filling this gap is important for functional rehabilitation.

Previous studies have indicated that taping is effective in injuries affecting the scapular region and upper extremity. This study will examine the effects of different types of taping applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals aged between 18 and 25,
* With undamaged skin tissue in the area where taping will be applied,
* Who are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with a pathology, disease, or disability affecting upper extremity function,
* Who have experienced trauma/surgery affecting motor and sensory function in the upper extremity and neck region within the last 6 months,
* Who have normal joint motion limitations in the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist joints,
* Who have received corticosteroid treatment in the shoulder region within the last 3 months,
* Who have received physiotherapy within the last 3 months.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Pinch Grip Strength
timeFrame: 7 days
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Gross Grip Strength
timeFrame: 7 days
measure: Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test
timeFrame: 7 days
measure: Moberg Pickup Test
timeFrame: 7 days
measure: Purdue Pegboard Test
timeFrame: 7 days
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Zonguldak
country: Turkey
facility: Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi
Study officials:
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