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Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pulmonary Function and Forward Shoulder Posture of Young Adults
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Kinesio Taping and Conventional physiotherapy protocol for Healthy Young Adults. Completed, enrolled 64 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of kinesio taping on pulmonary function and forward shoulder posture in young adults. Limited literature shows an association between forward shoulder posture and pulmonary function but the effect of kinesio taping for correction of forward shoulder posture and its consequences on pulmonary function is lacking in previous studies.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Kinesio Taping will be applied for 6 weeks and it will be changed with new one after every two days
Stretching exercise for pectoralis minor and major:10 sets and 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks. Strengthening of Rhomboids and Trapezius muscle: 10 sets and 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks. Deep Breathing: 10 rep and 2 sessions per day for 6 weeks.