Immediate Effect of Kinesiotaping With Rounded Shoulder Posture in University Students
Starting soon · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Rounded Shoulder Posture, Kinesio Taping
In brief
Posture is maintained through the interaction of the musculoskeletal system, visual input, vestibular function, and proprioception to provide optimal balance with minimal energy expenditure. Various factors, including prolonged static sitting, unsuitable work environments, prolonged screen use, and low physical activity levels, may contribute to postural misalignment, particularly in student populations. Rounded shoulder posture is commonly associated with muscle imbalance, altered scapular alignment, pain in the neck and shoulder region, reduced range of motion, and functional limitations. Kinesio taping is a physiotherapy intervention commonly used in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Proposed effects include facilitation of proper muscular and fascial alignment, enhancement of proprioceptive feedback, and potential improvement in posture and movement quality. However, evidence regarding the immediate effects of kinesio taping on posture-related outcomes in individuals with rounded shoulder posture remains limited. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effects of kinesio taping on posture, shoulder range of motion, and proprioception in students with rounded shoulder posture.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07364591
- Run by
- Selcuk University
- People needed
- 100
- Starts
- 2026-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-01-28
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Being between 18-30 years of age
- Having an acromial distance ≥ 2.6 cm measured in the supine position with shoulders in a neutral position
You may not qualify if…
- Having a surgical or pathological/neurological condition in the shoulder or spine region (rotator cuff repair, subacromial impingement syndrome, acute tendinitis, cervical disc herniation, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, etc.)
- Having a neurological/systemic disease that may cause sensory problems
- Having an allergic reaction to the use of the tape
- Having a skin lesion, open wound, or skin infection at the taping site
- Using medication within the last 24-48 hours
- Pregnancy
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