Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping in Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Range of Motion, Proprioception, and Kinesiophobia in Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The first objective of this study is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on pain levels in individuals with rotator cuff syndrome. The second objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on range of motion. The third objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on proprioception levels. The fourth objective is to evaluate the immediate effect of kinesio taping on kinesiophobia levels.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged between 18 and 65 years
• Diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
• Experiencing shoulder pain for at least 3 months
• Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
• No adhesive capsulitis
• No shoulder or neck surgery history
• No injection in the shoulder region within the last 6 months
• No neurological, rheumatological, or cognitive disorders
• No cervical radiculopathy
• No scoliosis
• No open wounds in the application area
• No known allergy to kinesiology tape (negative skin test)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Development of allergic reaction to kinesiology tape during the study
• Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study
• Inability to complete post-intervention assessments
• Development of any condition that prevents safe participation in the study
• Non-compliance with study procedures