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Acute Effects of Shoulder Dynamic Taping in Competitive Volleyball Players
Sponsor: Balikesir University
Summary
This randomized, sham-controlled study investigated the acute effects of shoulder Dynamic Tape on serve velocity, isometric shoulder rotator muscle strength, functional throwing performance, and athlete satisfaction in competitive volleyball players. Thirty athletes aged 18-35 years were randomly assigned to a Dynamic Tape group (n = 15) or a sham taping group (n = 15). In both groups, serve velocity, shoulder internal and external rotation strength, and functional throwing performance were assessed under taped and untaped conditions. The order of the assessment conditions was randomized to minimize order effects. Assessments under the taped condition were performed 45 minutes after tape application. Athlete satisfaction was evaluated following taping.
Official title: Acute Effects of Shoulder Dynamic Taping on Serve Velocity, Shoulder Rotator Muscle Strength, and Functional Throwing Performance in Competitive Volleyball Players: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-02-03
Completion Date
2025-04-18
Last Updated
2026-11-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Dynamic shoulder taping
Dynamic Tape was applied to the dominant shoulder with the glenohumeral joint internally rotated and the hand resting on the ipsilateral hip. The tape was anchored to the distal lateral humerus and applied proximally in a spiral pattern at approximately 45°, passing posterior to the glenohumeral joint. It was then directed anteriorly across the shoulder onto the chest to provide mechanical support. The initial and final 3-4 cm of the tape were applied without tension.
Sham shoulder taping
Dynamic Tape was applied without tension as a straight I-strip extending distally from the shoulder joint along the lateral upper arm, with the shoulder maintained in a neutral position. The sham technique was intended to preserve cutaneous stimulation while minimizing the mechanical support associated with the active taping technique.
Locations (1)
Balikesir University
Balıkesir, Altıeylul, Turkey (Türkiye)