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- Title
Shoulder Kinesio Taping Does Not Change Biomechanical Deficits Associated With Scapular Dyskinesis.
- Authors
Yeşilyaprak, Sevgi Sevi; Yüksel, Ertuğrul; Kalaycı, Melike Gizem; Karabay, Nuri; Michener, Lori A.
- Abstract
Observable scapular dyskinesis is associated with biomechanical deficits. Preventative interventions aimed at correcting these deficits may aid in preventing the development and resolution of shoulder pain. Our purpose was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping (KT) on common biomechanical deficits associated with scapular dyskinesis and shoulder pain. Participants (n = 51) with observable scapular dyskinesis, and without shoulder pain were randomized to KT, KT-placebo, or a no-treatment control group. Measurements taken before, immediately after taping, and 3 days later included pectoralis minor muscle length, lower trapezius muscle strength, scapular upward rotation angle at 0° to 120° in scapular plane humeral elevation and acromiohumeral distance. There were no changes in scapular upward rotation, lower trapezius strength, and acromiohumeral distance immediately after taping or 3 days later compared to baseline (P >.05). The pectoralis minor increased in length in the KT group on day 3 compared to directly after taping (P =.03), but no difference between groups or interaction between time and group were determined (P >.05). Scapular dyskinesis prevalence did not change over time in any group (P >.05). In people with scapular dyskinesis free from shoulder pain, KT applied to the shoulder cannot be recommended to ameliorate the biomechanical deficits associated with shoulder pain.
- Subjects
SHOULDER pain; PHYSICAL therapy; MOVEMENT disorders; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; PRE-tests &; post-tests; COMPARATIVE studies; SCAPULA; ATHLETIC tape; BLIND experiment; BIOMECHANICS; STATISTICAL sampling
- Publication
Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 2022, Vol 38, Issue 2, p95
- ISSN
1065-8483
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/jab.2021-0259