Comparison of the Effects of Kinesio Taping and the Graston Technique on Pain, Muscle Oxygen Saturation, Peak Squat Force, and Lower-Extremity Response Time in Individuals With Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 36
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Visual Analog Scale
研究概览
简要总结
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is characterized by pain, stiffness, and discomfort that typically develop 24-72 hours after unaccustomed or intense physical activity. Previous studies suggest that both Kinesio taping and the Graston technique may help reduce DOMS-related symptoms. However, these two approaches have not been directly compared, and their effects on muscle oxygen saturation, peak squat force, and lower-extremity response time remain unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the short-term effects of Kinesio taping and the Graston technique in healthy participants with exercise-induced DOMS.
A total of 36 participants were randomly allocated to three groups: a Kinesio taping group, a Graston technique group, and a control group that received no therapeutic intervention and recovered naturally. Pain severity, muscle oxygen saturation, peak squat force, and lower-extremity response time were assessed 0h after the DOMS-induction protocol, before the interventions, and again 48 hours after the DOMS-induction protocol, corresponding to 48 hours after the interventions were initiated.
详细描述
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is characterized by pain, discomfort, and stiffness that typically develop within 24-72 hours after unaccustomed or intense physical activity. Previous studies suggest that both Kinesio taping (KT) and the Graston technique may reduce DOMS-related symptoms; however, these approaches have not been directly compared, and their effects on muscle oxygen saturation, functional muscle force, and lower-extremity response time remain unclear. The aim of this study was to compare the short-term effects of Kinesio taping and the Graston technique on pain severity, muscle oxygen saturation, functional muscle force, and lower-extremity response time in individuals with exercise-induced DOMS.
A total of 36 healthy participants were randomly allocated to three groups: a Kinesio taping group, a Graston technique group, and a control group that received no therapeutic intervention and recovered naturally. Pain severity, muscle oxygen saturation, peak squat force, and lower-extremity response time were assessed 0hours after the DOMS-induction protocol, before initiation of the interventions, and again 48hours after the DOMS-induction protocol. The changes in these outcomes were statistically compared among the groups.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Group allocation was concealed until completion of the DOMS-induction protocol and the post-DOMS pre-intervention assessment. Before allocation was revealed, neither the participants nor the physiotherapist supervising the DOMS-induction protocol were aware of the upcoming group assignment. After the baseline assessment, group allocation was disclosed for intervention delivery. The physiotherapist performing the outcome assessments remained blinded to group allocation throughout the study.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Being between 18 and 30 years of age
- •Being classified as inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire
- •Having a body mass index below 25
排除标准
- •Presence of a chronic disease
- •History of lower extremity orthopedic disorders or surgery
- •Current lower extremity muscle pain
- •History of lower extremity trauma within the last month
- •Use of medications that may affect the musculoskeletal system (e.g., muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory drugs)
- •Caffeine consumption within 24 hours before exercise
- •Participation in another exercise or intense physical activity within 24 hours before the test
- •Use of performance-enhancing supplements
研究组 & 干预措施
Graston Technique
The group of individuals who will undergo Graston technique application.
干预措施: Graston Technique (Other)
Control
spontaneous recovery process
Kinesio Taping
The group of individuals who will undergo kinesio taping application.
干预措施: kinesio taping (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Visual Analog Scale
时间窗: 48 hours
Pain severity was assessed using a 10-cm horizontal Visual Analog Scale (VAS), anchored by 0 ("no pain") and 10 ("worst imaginable pain"). Participants were asked to mark the point on the line that best represented their perceived pain intensity. The distance from the 0 anchor to the marked point was measured in centimetres using a ruler, with higher scores indicating greater pain severity. Pain was assessed separately at rest and during the squat task.
次要结局
- Peak Squat Force(48 hours)
- Response Time(48 hours)
- Muscle Oxygen Saturation (SmO₂)(48 hours)
研究者
Mustafa Can Salamci
Principal İnvestigator
Gazi University