The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18-30
SponsorOkan University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Right lower extremity being dominant,

Not having suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower extremity in the last 3 months

Disqualifiers

Having any orthopedic, neurological, circulatory, or psychiatric diagnosis,

Having a history of lower extremity surgery,

Having an allergy to KT or similar tapes,

Using muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Kinesio® tape application
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators