Comparison of Acute Effects of Flexible and Rigid Taping on Core Strength in Healthy Young Adults

Launched by AHI EVRAN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL · Dec 4, 2024

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This trial is studying whether two types of tape—elastic (flexible) tape and rigid tape—have different short-term effects on core strength and trunk stability in healthy young adults. It’s a randomized, one-blind study (the person taking measurements doesn’t know which tape was used) with two groups. About 56 healthy volunteers aged 18–25 will be assigned to either elastic tape or rigid tape and will have tests of trunk endurance, core strength, and balance measured before and right after applying the tape. The tests include simple posture and bridge-style movements and a balance test, all checked by someone who doesn’t know which tape group you’re in.

To participate, you must be 18–25, generally healthy, and have no recent spine problems, neurological or orthopedic issues, or skin reactions to tape. Both men and women can join. If you participate, you’ll be randomly placed in one of the two tape groups, and two physiotherapists will apply the tape. The testing period lasts about 20 minutes, conducted right after taping, and the tape is removed afterward—so there’s no long-term tape use or follow-up testing beyond this session. This study is not testing a drug or an implanted device.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being between the ages of 18-25,
• • not having a medical history of musculoskeletal disorders of the spine in the last 6 months,
• • not having a current neurological or orthopedic contracture,
• • not having a history of contact dermatitis or cutaneous adverse reactions to flexible or rigid tape,
• • not having been diagnosed with scoliosis or a herniated disc in the last 6 months,
• • being willing to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Not being between the ages of 18-25,
• • having a medical history of musculoskeletal disorders of the spine within the last 6 months,
• • having current neurological or orthopedic contracture,
• • having a history of contact dermatitis or a history of cutaneous adverse reactions to flexible and rigid tape,
• • having been diagnosed with scoliosis or a herniated disc within the last 6 months,
• • not volunteering to participate in the study