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Rigid taping was performed based on the biomechanical correction principles of the Mulligan Concept, a manual therapy approach aimed at supporting joint alignment and improving biomechanical control during functional movement. As no standardized Mulligan taping protocol specifically targeting an increased elbow valgus angle has been identified in the literature, the taping technique used in this study was standardized by the researchers based on the biomechanical correction principles of the Mulligan Concept. Participants were seated with the elbow in full extension and the forearm in supination. Before tape application, a lateral corrective force was applied to the distal humerus by the researcher and a medial corrective force was applied to the forearm by an independent researcher to reduce the elbow valgus angle. The corrected position was maintained by both researchers while the tape was applied by the researcher.

Placebo taping was applied using rigid tape without applying any corrective force. The tape was placed over the same anatomical region in all participants in a manner that did not alter elbow joint alignment or produce biomechanical correction. All placebo taping applications were performed by the same physiotherapist.