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Acute Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Performance in Volleyball Players
Sponsor: Halic University
Summary
Kinesiological tape is frequently used to provide support for injured muscles and joints, enhance fascial function, inhibit pain-inducing stimuli, and improve blood and lymph circulation. However, there is no consensus among researchers and practitioners regarding kinesiological taping, particularly its application to improve athletic performance. This study aimed to investigate the acute changes in functional performance of volleyball players who underwent kinesiological taping. Designed as a randomized controlled experimental study, it planned to include 24 licensed female volleyball players from Anadolu Marmara Sports Schools. Players meeting the inclusion criteria were randomized into kinesiological tape (n:12) and sham (dummy-ineffective) tape (n:12) groups. The assessment will consist of a general warm-up program followed by the single-arm hop test for upper extremity strength, speed, and stability; the closed kinetic chain upper extremity endurance test for strength and endurance; and the medicine ball throw test for functional strength. Following the initial assessment, tests will be repeated immediately after facilitative taping of the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid muscles of the athletes. SPSS 24 statistical program will be used for data analysis. Continuous variables will be presented as mean ± standard deviation, and qualitative variables as number and percentage (%). If the assumptions for parametric tests are met, the Independent Samples t-test will be used for comparing independent groups, and the Paired Samples t-test will be used for comparing dependent groups. If the assumptions for parametric tests are not met, the Mann-Whitney U test will be used for comparing independent groups, and the Wilcoxon test will be used for comparing dependent groups. Statistical significance will be accepted at p≤0.05. This study is expected to contribute to performance-enhancing practices in volleyball players by providing evidence-based data on the application method and effectiveness of kinesiological taping for functional performance.
Official title: Acute Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Functional Performance in Volleyball Players: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
13 Years - 19 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2026-02-20
Completion Date
2026-04-20
Last Updated
2026-02-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Kinesiology Taping
This involves applying kinesiological tape to the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid muscles using facilitation techniques.
Sham Taping
Sham taping applied to pectoralis major and anterior deltoid muscles (non-therapeutic application) to mimic taping without intended physiological effect.