An interventional study of Kinesiology taping and Self-mobilization in Neck Pain, sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa. Status unknown at 2 sites in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-02-08.
Sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping versus self-mobilization applied to the cervical region of long-duration electronic device users.
There is increasing use of electronic devices among individuals due to technological advancement and increasing work demands. The prolong use of these devices may result to discomfort in the neck and impairments in cervical range of motion, proprioceptive sense, muscle activities, and disability among users of electronic devices. Kinesio-taping and self-mobilization in the cervical region may improve function, and reduce disability. Therefore the aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping against self-mobilization among long-duration electronic device users.
Participants will be randomized into either a kinesio-taping or self-mobilization group. Treatment will be administered within a four-week period. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, post-intervention and at one-month follow-up.
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This study's planned enrollment of 32 is below the median of 52 across 1,004 interventional studies indexed under Neck Pain.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Kinesio-tape will be applied from the dorsal region (T1-T2) to the upper cervical region (C1-C2), two times weekly in a period of four weeks.
Other: Kinesiology taping
Self-SNAG technique will be applied by the participants with the help of a towel, and performed for a four week period.
Other: Self-mobilization
5 cm wide and 0.5 mm thick waterproof, porous and adhesive tape will be applied to the posterior neck of the participants while sitting comfortably in a neutral position. The first tape (Y-strip) is placed over the posterior cervical extensor muscles with approximately 25% tension. The top strip will be placed perpendicular to the Y strip on the mid-cervical region. The participant's cervical spine is flexed to obtain tension in the posterior structures.
The towel will be placed on the posterior arch of the fifth cervical vertebra and pulled horizontally across the face. The participant will be instructed to apply pressure to the towel and turn their head to the restricted side, then maintain the finishing interval for three seconds. The participant will be asked to apply extreme pressure in the bending position with towel support. The procedure should be painless and repeated 10 times.
Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity
The Trigno Avanti SEMG system (Delsys inc., Boston) will be used to measure the surface electromyographic activities of the upper trapezius muscle.The electrodes will be placed over the right and left trapezius muscle along the lines connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the right and left acromion.
Time frame: Baseline, before treatment
Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity
The Trigno Avanti SEMG system (Delsys inc., Boston) will be used to measure the surface electromyographic activities of the upper trapezius muscle.The electrodes will be placed over the right and left trapezius muscle along the lines connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the right and left acromion.
Time frame: One week post-treatment (week 5)
Upper trapezius electrical muscle activity
The Trigno Avanti SEMG system (Delsys inc., Boston) will be used to measure the surface electromyographic activities of the upper trapezius muscle.The electrodes will be placed over the right and left trapezius muscle along the lines connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) to the right and left acromion.
Time frame: One-month follow up (week 9)
Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)
Participants will indicate their pain level on a 10 cm horizontal line; where 0 indicates no pain and 1- the worst possible pain the subject could experience.
Time frame: Baseline, before treatment
Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)
Participants will indicate their pain level on a 10 cm horizontal line; where 0 indicates no pain and 1- the worst possible pain the subject could experience.
Time frame: One week post-treatment (week 5)
Visaul Analogue Scale (VAS)
Participants will indicate their pain level on a 10 cm horizontal line; where 0 indicates no pain and 1- the worst possible pain the subject could experience.
Time frame: One-month follow up (week 9)
Joint Position Sense Error
Joint position sense error of the cervical joint will be tested in flexion, extension, left and right rotation using a laser pointer.
Time frame: Baseline, before treatment
Joint Position Sense Error
Joint position sense error of the cervical joint will be tested in flexion, extension, left and right rotation using a laser pointer.
Time frame: One week post-treatment (week 5)
Joint Position Sense Error
Joint position sense error of the cervical joint will be tested in flexion, extension, left and right rotation using a laser pointer.
Time frame: One-month follow up (week 9)
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