Self-Mobilization Versus Kinesio-Taping on the Cervical Region in Electronic Device Users

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Neck Pain

Treatments: Other: Self-mobilization; Other: Kinesiology taping

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05717868

E-74555795-050.01.04-533346

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping versus self-mobilization applied to the cervical region of long-duration electronic device users.

Full description

There is increasing use of electronic devices among individuals due to technological advancement and increasing work demands. The prolong use of these devices may result to discomfort in the neck and impairments in cervical range of motion, proprioceptive sense, muscle activities, and disability among users of electronic devices. Kinesio-taping and self-mobilization in the cervical region may improve function, and reduce disability. Therefore the aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of kinesio-taping against self-mobilization among long-duration electronic device users.

Participants will be randomized into either a kinesio-taping or self-mobilization group. Treatment will be administered within a four-week period. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, post-intervention and at one-month follow-up.

Enrollment: 32 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Complain of pain in the neck
• Using electronic devices (including smart phones, desktop computers, laptops, tablets) for at least 4 hours a day,
• Using electronic devices for at least 6 months,
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Having a history of allergic reaction,
• Having previous cervical pathologies such as cervical spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle or ligament injury or strain,
• Having had neck or shoulder surgery,
• Having a neurological deficit (eg numbness, muscle weakness and loss of sensation).

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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32 participants in 2 patient groups

Kinesio-taping group

Experimental group

Description:

Kinesio-tape will be applied from the dorsal region (T1-T2) to the upper cervical region (C1-C2), two times weekly in a period of four weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Kinesiology taping

Self-mobilization group

Experimental group

Description:

Self-SNAG technique will be applied by the participants with the help of a towel, and performed for a four week period.

Treatment:

Other: Self-mobilization