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The mechanical effect of kinesiology tape on rounded shoulder posture in seated male workers: a single-blinded
Jin-Tae Han1, Jung-Hoon Lee, Chul-Han Yoon
1Department of Physical Therapy, Kyung-Sung University , Busan , Republic of Korea .
Study Design:
Single-blinded randomized controlled pilot study.
Objectives:
To examine the changes in pectoralis minor length (PML), the supine measurement of rounded shoulder posture (RSP), and the total scapular distance (TSD) in seated male workers with RSP, after rounded-shoulder-taping (RST) using kinesiology tape with (experimental taping) and without stretch (placebo taping).
Background:
RSP, a postural impairment, is a known cause of upper quarter pain.
Methods:
Fourteen men with RSP, who worked for at least 7 h/d in a seated position, were selected for RST, with the shoulders randomly assigned to two kinesiology taping methods: (1) with 35-40% stretch of its original length; and (2) without stretch. The PML, supine measurements of RSP, and TSD, before and after kinesiology taping, with and without stretch, were assessed.
Results:
Kinesiology taping with stretch significantly increased the PML and significantly decreased the supine measurement of RSP and TSD; kinesiology taping without stretch did not increase the PML significantly and did not decrease the supine measurement of RSP and TSD.
Conclusion:
RST using kinesiology tape with stretch produces immediate mechanical correction of RSP in seated male workers.
