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The Effects of Dynamic Taping Combined With Corrective Exercises on Cervical Proprioception and Muscle Imbalance in Patients With Upper Crossed Syndrome
Led by China Medical University Hospital · Updated on 2025-09-19
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
72 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a pattern of muscle imbalance that leads to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or excessive thoracic kyphosis, thereby affecting posture and cervical-shoulder function. Dynamic Taping is a taping technique aimed at enhancing movement control and muscle support through its elastic material and tension, influencing the skin and neuromuscular system. When applied to UCS patients, Dynamic Taping can assist in posture correction, improve posture control, and increase scapular dynamic stability. Additionally, Dynamic Taping can enhance proprioception, helping patients maintain proper posture through sensory feedback. Corrective exercises improve posture and stability by strengthening weakened muscles and stretching tight muscles. Combining these two interventions is expected to help address poor posture.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effects of Dynamic Taping Combined With Corrective Exercises on Cervical Proprioception and Muscle Imbalance in Patients With Upper Crossed Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age greater than 20 years
- Craniovertebral angle (CVA) less than 48 degrees
- Sagittal plane acromial angle less than 52 degrees
- Thoracic kyphosis angle greater than 42 degrees
- Meeting any one of the three angle conditions qualifies for inclusion
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergic reactions to dynamic taping
- Bodyweight outside the normal range (BMI not between 18 and 25)
- Any obvious misalignment in the cervical spine, pelvis, or upper/lower limbs
- Trunk rotation over 5 degrees during forward bending tests due to scoliosis
- History of inherited muscle diseases, soft tissue lesions, or joint diseases involving spine, scapulae, shoulders, abdomen, or pelvis
- History of fractures or surgeries
- Inability to understand instructions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Department of Physical Therapy of China Medical University
Taichung, Beitun, Taiwan, 406040
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Research Team
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Yueh-Ling Hsieh, PHD
CONTACT
H
Hsi-Ying Shao
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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