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Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping With HIIT in Trained Individuals
Sponsor: Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether diaphragmatic kinesio taping provides additional physiological and functional benefits when added to an 8-week supervised high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program in trained adults. Participants were randomly assigned to HIIT with or without diaphragmatic kinesio taping. Both groups completed the same supervised cycle-ergometer HIIT program three times per week for 8 weeks. Assessments were performed at baseline, week 4, and week 8 and included heart-rate variability, aerobic capacity, anaerobic performance, pulmonary function, balance, functional mobility, and body composition.
Official title: Effects of Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping-Assisted HIIT Exercises on Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Capacity, and Balance in Trained Individuals
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Participants completed an 8-week supervised cycle-ergometer HIIT programme three times per week. Each session included 5 min of cycling at 50-60% HRpeak, 5 min of controlled diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing, progressive high-intensity intervals targeting 85-95% HRpeak with active recovery at 55-65% HRpeak, followed by 5 min of low-intensity cycling and 5 min of breathing exercises.
Diaphragmatic Kinesio Taping
Diaphragmatic kinesio taping was applied before each supervised exercise session using a standardized bilateral technique along the lower costal margin. The tape remained in place between supervised sessions and was removed and replaced at each subsequent visit. At week-4 and week-8 assessments, the tape was removed immediately before outcome testing.
Locations (1)
Bursa Uludag University
Bursa, Ağrı, Turkey (Türkiye)