Effect of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Strength in Lower Trapezius

The Effect of One Application of Kinesio Tape on Muscle Strength in Lower Trapezius on Patients With Shoulder Problems and Weak Lower Trapezius - a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this project is to investigate the effect of Kinesio tape on muscle strength of the lower trapezius in people with shoulder symptoms and decreased muscle strength in the lower trapezius - a randomized controlled trial.

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of recoil tape with 0-30% tension, by using one application of Kinesio tape over the muscle fibers of the lower trapezius from its origin to its insertion. The participants will be divided into intervention group (taping) and control group (no intervention). Muscle strength test will be performed before and immediately after taping (20-30 minutes) for both groups using hand-held dynamometer measurements (MicroFET 3).

Work is based on the following hypothesis: "Kinesio taping using recoil taping provides increased isometric muscle strength in lower trapezius immediately after application".

Inclusion Criteria:

• Shoulder problems
• Low muscle strength in lower trapezius
• Positive manual recoil-test for the lower trapezius

Exclusion Criteria:

• Shoulder surgery <3 month
• Pathology in the shoulder related to tumors, fractures, neurology, rupture of tendons