StretchNCT05912452
Effects of Vibration, Stretching, and Taping on Proprioception, Strength, and Function
A study testing Percussion Massage Therapy, Kinesiotaping and Dynamic stretching in people with Stretch and Vibration; Disorder, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Percussion massage devices used in percussion massage therapy provide great convenience for both self-application and application by a physiotherapist.Percussion massage therapy is widely used today in many areas in deep and superficial tissues; such as pain reduction, increased blood circulation, improved scar… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stretch, Vibration; Disorder
- What is being tested?
- Percussion Massage Therapy, Kinesiotaping and Dynamic stretching
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 21 Jun 2023to 25 Jul 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Those who can perform performance tests
- Those who have not undergone orthopedic surgery from any region
- Those without movement restriction
- Individuals without a professional sports history will be included in the study.
Who cannot join
- History of trauma
- Anatomical deformities and skeletal system fractures
- Diagnosed orthopedic or rheumatological diseases
- Having been included in a physiotherapy program in the last 6 months
- Individuals with pain in any region will be excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Vibration, Dynamic Stretching, and Kinesiotaping Applications on Proprioception, Muscle Strength, and Functional Parameters
Percussion massage devices used in percussion massage therapy provide great convenience for both self-application and application by a physiotherapist.Percussion massage therapy is widely used today in many areas in deep and superficial tissues; such as pain reduction, increased blood circulation, improved scar tissue, reduced lactate levels and muscle spasms, increased lymphatic flow, inhibition of Golgi reflex, increased range of motion. There are deficiencies in the literature when studies related to these recently introduced devices are examined. To our knowledge, no study has been conducted so far that examines the immediate and short-term muscle strength, joint position sense, and functional parameters of percussion massage therapy.
Stretching exercises are used by athletes to increase joint range of motion and performance in the long term. It is also included in athletes' training programs for the purpose of warming up before an activity or cooling down after an activity. In many studies where the dynamic stretching method is affected, there are studies showing that dynamic stretching exercises performed before activity or sports positively affect performance and flexibility parameters. Therefore, many clinicians recommend dynamic stretching exercises before sports.Dr. Kase, who developed the kinesiology tape, says that taping the muscle is more effective compared to immobilizing the joint with tape. The elastic properties of the muscle are impaired by trauma and overuse.The possible mechanisms of action depend on the degree of tension used in taping can be listed as reducing inflammation and swelling by increasing circulation and creating cooling in the area by increasing the subcutaneous interstitial space with a lifting effect on the skin, increasing the signals sent to the central nervous system by stimulating the skin's mechanoreceptors and as a result, reducing pain with the gate control mechanism. When the literature is examined, it has been reported that Kinesiotape applications are not superior to other treatment modalities, but can be used to support treatment.Based on all this information, it is planned to investigate the immediate and short-term effects of percussion massage therapy, stretching exercises, and Kinesiotape applications in the literature."
Read the detailed description
A total of 45 healthy individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be included in the study at Istanbul Medipol University South Campus, Floor B4, Physiotherapy Practice Hall. Inclusion Criteria:
- Those who can perform performance tests
- Those who have not undergone orthopedic surgery from any region
- Those without movement restriction
- Individuals without a professional sports history will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of trauma
- Anatomical deformities and skeletal system fractures
- Diagnosed orthopedic or rheumatological diseases
- Having been included in a physiotherapy program in the last 6 months
- Individuals with pain in any region will be excluded from the study. Volunteer consent forms will be signed by individuals willing to participate in the study, and their demographic information will be recorded. 45 people will be included in the study and they will be divided into 3 groups.
- Percussion Massage Therapy Group 2. Dynamic Stretching Group 3. Kinesiotape Group Individuals who receive percussion massage therapy will be treated with a 5-minute medium-frequency percussion massage on the deltoid muscle group every other day. Percussion massage therapy will be applied in a total of 10 sessions and will be completed in 20 days. - Dynamic stretching exercises will be applied to the shoulder flexor and abductor muscle groups in the Dynamic Stretching Group with 10 repetitions. As in percussion massage therapy, these exercises will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist every other day. The application will continue for 20 days. For the Kinesiotape group; Kinesiotape banding will be done with 25% tension by applying a Y band to the deltoid muscle group. After the application, the Kinesio band will stay on the participant for 2 days. The next day, the participant will rest. This cycle will be repeated for 20 days. Applications will be applied to the dominant shoulder of the participants.
- Conditions
- Stretch, Vibration; Disorder
- Being tested
- Percussion Massage Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Dynamic stretching
- Keywords
- Vibration, Dynamic stretching, kinesiotape
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Percussion Massage TherapyOther
Individuals who receive percussion massage therapy will be treated with a 5-minute medium-frequency percussion massage on the deltoid muscle group every other day. Percussion massage therapy will be applied in a total of 10 sessions and will be completed in 20 days.
KinesiotapingOther
the Kinesiotape group; Kinesiotape banding will be done with 25% tension by applying a Y band to the deltoid muscle group. After the application, the Kinesio band will stay on the participant for 2 days. The next day, the participant will rest. This cycle will be repeated for 20 days.
Dynamic stretchingOther
Dynamic stretching exercises will be applied to the shoulder flexor and abductor muscle groups in the Dynamic Stretching Group with 10 repetitions. As in percussion massage therapy, these exercises will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist every other day. The application will continue for 20 days.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Percussion Massage Group | Experimental | The group to which percussion massage therapy will be applied to the deltoid muscle. Receives: Other: Percussion Massage Therapy |
| Kinesiotape Group | Experimental | The group to which kinesiotaping will be applied to the deltoid muscle. Receives: Other: Kinesiotaping |
| Dynamic Stretching Group | Experimental | The group to which dynamic stretching will be applied to the deltoid muscle. Receives: Other: Dynamic stretching |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Joint position sense
joint position sense will be evaluated with Becure Extremity ROM. Becure Extremity ROM is a technological system that allows for the objective measurement of joint range of motion by sensing reference points during extremity movements with its built-in camera and sensors. In the Becure Extremity ROM system, the patient is expected to stand in front of the camera and perform the desired movement. In the study, the ranges of motion for flexion and abduction of the shoulder joint will be recorded in degrees with Becure Extremity ROM. In the joint position sense measurements of the individuals participating in the study; individuals will first be asked to lift their shoulder to a certain degree, then bring it back to the same angle value while their eyes are closed. Joint position sense will be evaluated in terms of flexion and abduction. Differences in angle when eyes are closed and open will be recorded as joint position sense.
Measured: 10 minutes
TFAST
Although there are arm and shoulder tests evaluating functional performance for athletes, performance tests commonly used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in a sedentary population or elderly individuals are not widespread. While joint range of motion (ROM) and strength evaluations are included in the tests used to assess upper extremity disorders, tests evaluating functional performance are often lacking. Or, many of the tests that include performance parameters target more functional individuals and ask them to take challenging starting positions, such as squat-jump or push-up. These tests are also not suitable for the majority of older populations with shoulder insufficiency, often along with other chronic musculoskeletal conditions. TFAST is a functional evaluation test that includes parameters such as joint range of motion, muscle strength, and endurance, and is particularly used for individuals who are not athletes.
Measured: 15 minutes
Muscle Strenght
A dynamometer will be used to objectively measure the Deltoid muscle strength of all participants. The dynamometer is an assessment method that provides more sensitive results than manual muscle testing in objectively evaluating muscle strength. During the muscle strength measurement, the patient is first positioned. The dynamometer is then placed on the distal part of the area to be measured. The patient, on whom the force is applied, is asked to maintain their position. When the patient can no longer continue the movement, the application of force is stopped, and the maximum force recorded by the device is noted. Each measurement will be repeated three times, and the average of the test will be recorded in kilograms.
Measured: 5 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jun 2023
- Study start21 Jun 2023
- Primary completion25 Jul 2023
- Study completion25 Jul 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StretchStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, burak menek, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Investigators
- Merve YILMAZ MENEK, PhD, Study director, Medipol University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05912452
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- bmenek...
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 13 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 27 Jul 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jul 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effects of Vibration, Dynamic Stretching, and Kinesiotaping Applications on Proprioception, Muscle Strength, and Functional Parameters
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05912452
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- bmenek...
- Conditions
- Stretch, Vibration; Disorder
- Keywords
- Vibration, Dynamic stretching, kinesiotape
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Jul 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Percussion massage devices used in percussion massage therapy provide great convenience for both self-application and application by a physiotherapist.Percussion massage therapy is widely used today in many areas in deep and superficial tissues; such as pain reduction, increased blood circulation, improved scar tissue, reduced lactate levels and muscle spasms, increased lymphatic flow, inhibition of Golgi reflex, increased range of motion. There are deficiencies in the literature when studies related to these recently introduced devices are examined. To our knowledge, no study has been conducted so far that examines the immediate and short-term muscle strength, joint position sense, and functional parameters of percussion massage therapy.
Stretching exercises are used by athletes to increase joint range of motion and performance in the long term. It is also included in athletes' training programs for the purpose of warming up before an activity or cooling down after an activity. In many studies where the dynamic stretching method is affected, there are studies showing that dynamic stretching exercises performed before activity or sports positively affect performance and flexibility parameters. Therefore, many clinicians recommend dynamic stretching exercises before sports.Dr. Kase, who developed the kinesiology tape, says that taping the muscle is more effective compared to immobilizing the joint with tape. The elastic properties of the muscle are impaired by trauma and overuse.The possible mechanisms of action depend on the degree of tension used in taping can be listed as reducing inflammation and swelling by increasing circulation and creating cooling in the area by increasing the subcutaneous interstitial space with a lifting effect on the skin, increasing the signals sent to the central nervous system by stimulating the skin's mechanoreceptors and as a result, reducing pain with the gate control mechanism. When the literature is examined, it has been reported that Kinesiotape applications are not superior to other treatment modalities, but can be used to support treatment.Based on all this information, it is planned to investigate the immediate and short-term effects of percussion massage therapy, stretching exercises, and Kinesiotape applications in the literature."
Detailed description
A total of 45 healthy individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be included in the study at Istanbul Medipol University South Campus, Floor B4, Physiotherapy Practice Hall. Inclusion Criteria:
- Those who can perform performance tests
- Those who have not undergone orthopedic surgery from any region
- Those without movement restriction
- Individuals without a professional sports history will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of trauma
- Anatomical deformities and skeletal system fractures
- Diagnosed orthopedic or rheumatological diseases
- Having been included in a physiotherapy program in the last 6 months
- Individuals with pain in any region will be excluded from the study. Volunteer consent forms will be signed by individuals willing to participate in the study, and their demographic information will be recorded. 45 people will be included in the study and they will be divided into 3 groups.
- Percussion Massage Therapy Group 2. Dynamic Stretching Group 3. Kinesiotape Group Individuals who receive percussion massage therapy will be treated with a 5-minute medium-frequency percussion massage on the deltoid muscle group every other day. Percussion massage therapy will be applied in a total of 10 sessions and will be completed in 20 days. - Dynamic stretching exercises will be applied to the shoulder flexor and abductor muscle groups in the Dynamic Stretching Group with 10 repetitions. As in percussion massage therapy, these exercises will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist every other day. The application will continue for 20 days. For the Kinesiotape group; Kinesiotape banding will be done with 25% tension by applying a Y band to the deltoid muscle group. After the application, the Kinesio band will stay on the participant for 2 days. The next day, the participant will rest. This cycle will be repeated for 20 days. Applications will be applied to the dominant shoulder of the participants.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Percussion Massage Group | Experimental | Other: Percussion Massage TherapyThe group to which percussion massage therapy will be applied to the deltoid muscle. |
| Kinesiotape Group | Experimental | Other: KinesiotapingThe group to which kinesiotaping will be applied to the deltoid muscle. |
| Dynamic Stretching Group | Experimental | Other: Dynamic stretchingThe group to which dynamic stretching will be applied to the deltoid muscle. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Those who can perform performance tests
- Those who have not undergone orthopedic surgery from any region
- Those without movement restriction
- Individuals without a professional sports history will be included in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of trauma
- Anatomical deformities and skeletal system fractures
- Diagnosed orthopedic or rheumatological diseases
- Having been included in a physiotherapy program in the last 6 months
- Individuals with pain in any region will be excluded from the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Percussion Massage TherapyIndividuals who receive percussion massage therapy will be treated with a 5-minute medium-frequency percussion massage on the deltoid muscle group every other day. Percussion massage therapy will be applied in a total of 10 sessions and will be completed in 20 days. | Other | Percussion Massage Group |
| Kinesiotapingthe Kinesiotape group; Kinesiotape banding will be done with 25% tension by applying a Y band to the deltoid muscle group. After the application, the Kinesio band will stay on the participant for 2 days. The next day, the participant will rest. This cycle will be repeated for 20 days. | Other | Kinesiotape Group |
| Dynamic stretchingDynamic stretching exercises will be applied to the shoulder flexor and abductor muscle groups in the Dynamic Stretching Group with 10 repetitions. As in percussion massage therapy, these exercises will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist every other day. The application will continue for 20 days. | Other | Dynamic Stretching Group |
Primary outcome
Joint position sense
Time frame: 10 minutes
joint position sense will be evaluated with Becure Extremity ROM. Becure Extremity ROM is a technological system that allows for the objective measurement of joint range of motion by sensing reference points during extremity movements with its built-in camera and sensors. In the Becure Extremity ROM system, the patient is expected to stand in front of the camera and perform the desired movement. In the study, the ranges of motion for flexion and abduction of the shoulder joint will be recorded in degrees with Becure Extremity ROM. In the joint position sense measurements of the individuals participating in the study; individuals will first be asked to lift their shoulder to a certain degree, then bring it back to the same angle value while their eyes are closed. Joint position sense will be evaluated in terms of flexion and abduction. Differences in angle when eyes are closed and open will be recorded as joint position sense.
TFAST
Time frame: 15 minutes
Although there are arm and shoulder tests evaluating functional performance for athletes, performance tests commonly used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in a sedentary population or elderly individuals are not widespread. While joint range of motion (ROM) and strength evaluations are included in the tests used to assess upper extremity disorders, tests evaluating functional performance are often lacking. Or, many of the tests that include performance parameters target more functional individuals and ask them to take challenging starting positions, such as squat-jump or push-up. These tests are also not suitable for the majority of older populations with shoulder insufficiency, often along with other chronic musculoskeletal conditions. TFAST is a functional evaluation test that includes parameters such as joint range of motion, muscle strength, and endurance, and is particularly used for individuals who are not athletes.
Muscle Strenght
Time frame: 5 minutes
A dynamometer will be used to objectively measure the Deltoid muscle strength of all participants. The dynamometer is an assessment method that provides more sensitive results than manual muscle testing in objectively evaluating muscle strength. During the muscle strength measurement, the patient is first positioned. The dynamometer is then placed on the distal part of the area to be measured. The patient, on whom the force is applied, is asked to maintain their position. When the patient can no longer continue the movement, the application of force is stopped, and the maximum force recorded by the device is noted. Each measurement will be repeated three times, and the average of the test will be recorded in kilograms.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Jul 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Merve YILMAZ MENEK, PhD study director
Medipol University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Percussion Massage Therapy, Kinesiotaping and Dynamic stretching in people with Stretch and Vibration; Disorder, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jul 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Joint position sense (time frame: 10 minutes). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jul 2023.