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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.
Individuals meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to two groups using block randomization: the Kinesio® tape group (KTG) and the placebo group (PG). Following assessments, individuals will be assigned to their respective groups and will receive Kinesio® tape application from a physiotherapist. Assessments will be repeated for all individuals at 1 hour and 36 hours after application.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Kinesio® tape group (KT) | Active Comparator | KT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping. |
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| Placebo group | Placebo Comparator | The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Kinesio® tape application | Other | KT will be applied by a certified physiotherapist following standardized procedures. The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before application. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The tape will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension in the KT group will be between 15-25%, with active stretching of the gastrocnemius muscle by the individual during taping. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Oxygenation Analysis of the Gastrocnemius Muscle | Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application | |
| Pain Pressure Threshold | Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application | |
| Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of the Gastrocnemius Muscle | Before the application, at the 1st hour and at the 36th hour of the application |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Kubra Kendal | Contact | +90 530-233-8078 | kubra.kendal@okan.edu.tr |
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Randomized controlled study
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Participants will be blind to groups, outcomes assessor will be blind to groups.
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| Placebo | Other | The skin of the lower leg will be cleaned with alcohol before the procedure. Participants will be positioned prone with their lower extremities fully extended, knees in full extension, and ankles in a neutral position. The band will be placed along the gastrocnemius muscle, over the calcaneal fat pad, to the distal femur. Tension will be achieved by leaving the band unstretched. |
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