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The Effects of Kinesio Taping in Archery

Completed
Conditions
Sports Physical Therapy
Registration Number
NCT05479084
Lead Sponsor
Biruni University
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of KT on archery athletes' performance.

Detailed Description

Archery is a sport that requires strength, endurance, stabilization, and coordination of the upper body and shoulder girdle muscles. Kinesio taping (KT), which increased in popularity with the use in the athletes in the 2008 summer Olympics, is commonly investigated in the literature. KT is claimed to reduce pain and edema, increase functional performance, joint position sense, and blood-lymph flow, provide stability, and improve range of motion, flexibility, and strength. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of KT on archery athletes' performance.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
43
Inclusion Criteria
  • To be archery in the elite category for at least 1 year
  • Attending training sessions at least 2 days a week
Exclusion Criteria
  • Having any neurological problems
  • Having a Turkish-speaking and reading disability

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of Archery Shooting Performance15 minutes

The archery shooting performance will be assessed with the target paper which includes 5 scoring colors. The subject will be placed within 18 meters distance of the target paper. The subjects will have 12 arrows to make the shoot. The best 6 shoots will be taken to calculate the total score.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of Proprioception15 minutes

The proprioception will be assessed with the angle reproduction test.

Evaluation of Scapular Dyskinesis5 minutes

Dyskinesis will be assessed with scapular lateral slide test.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Biruni University

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Istanbul, Turkey

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