Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Strength in Lower Trapezius

Lead Sponsor:

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Conditions:

Shoulder Pain

Muscle Weakness

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-67 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this project is to investigate the effect of Kinesio tape on muscle strength of the lower trapezius in people with shoulder symptoms and decreased muscle strength in the lower trapezius...

Detailed Description

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of recoil tape with 0-30% tension, by using one application of Kinesio tape over the muscle fibers of the lower trapezius from its origin to its inser...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Shoulder problems
  • Low muscle strength in lower trapezius
  • Positive manual recoil-test for the lower trapezius

Exclusion

  • Shoulder surgery \<3 month
  • Pathology in the shoulder related to tumors, fractures, neurology, rupture of tendons

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

49 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02290730

Start Date

November 1 2014

End Date

January 1 2015

Last Update

February 2 2015

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Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Oslo, Oslo County, Norway, 0806