Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Inhibitory Kinesio-tape of the Upper Trapezius on Lower Trapezius Muscle Excitation
Lead Sponsor:
Trisha Scribbans
Conditions:
Scapular Dyskinesis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Shoulder pain increases excitation (or activity) of the upper trapezius (UT) and reduces excitation in lower trapezius (LT). Despite inconclusive evidence, kinesio-tape (KT) is often used to modify mu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- right-handed individuals
- no current shoulder pain or pathology in the shoulder, neck, back.
Exclusion
- recent history (\<6 months) of injury or orthopedic disorder of the shoulder, upper back or neck (e.g. rotator cuff tears, disc pathologies, etc.)
- neurological or musculoskeletal disorder (e.g. epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
- current pain in the shoulder, upper back or neck
- previous allergies or skin irritation to adhesives.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04711447
Start Date
January 1 2020
End Date
July 1 2020
Last Update
January 27 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada