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Effect of Kinesio-taping With Routine Physical Therapy in Wrist Joint Hypermobility

NCT07639918 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2026-07-08

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Summary

The study will be randomized controlled trial. This study will be conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. This will investigate the effects of routine physical therapy with and without Kinesio taping in patients with Wrist Joint Hypermobility. A sample size of 38 participants will be randomly assigned into two groups. Group A will receive routine physical therapy protocol, while Group B will receive the same protocol with additional Kinesio taping. The interventions will be delivered three times per week for 8 weeks. Clinical outcomes, including pain, range of motion, and functionality, will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks using standardized tools.

Conditions

  • Wrist Joint Hypermobility

Interventions

OTHER

Routine Physical Therapy Protocol for Wrist Joint

The routine physical therapy protocol includes: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): 10 minutes (80 Hz, pulse width 50-100 µs); avoided if swelling is present. Cryotherapy: Used when swelling is present. Splinting: Static splints recommended for rest or night; dynamic splints for activity (as needed). Passive \& Active Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Flexion, extension, radial and ulnar deviation (3 sets of 7 repetitions). Manual Resistance Strengthening: Flexion, extension, radial and ulnar deviation (3 sets of 10 repetitions). Wrist Curls and Reverse Wrist Curls: 0.5-1 kg weight (3 sets of 7 repetitions). Proprioceptive Training: Wrist circles, tendon gliding (3 sets of 10 repetitions). Dynamic Strengthening: Resistance band flexion and extension (3 sets of 12 repetitions). Grip Strengthening: Soft ball/Thera putty (3 sets of 10 reps) Functional Training: Task-specific activities for 5 minutes. Frequency: 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Session Duration: 45 minutes

DEVICE

Kinesio Taping (Y-strip Technique)

Kinesio taping will be applied in "Y" configuration using 5-cm elastic therapeutic tape. Procedure: 1. Tape Preparation: One base strip 10 cm Two tails 7-10 cm each 2. Application: Base Anchor: Placed over the carpal region above the wrist crease. Radial Tail: Applied along forearm/wrist flexors toward the thumb side. Ulnar Tail: Applied along extensor surface toward the little-finger side. 3. Aftercare: Patient checks wrist movement for comfort. Tape should remain dry for one hour post-application. Session details (combined): 45-minute sessions Heat pack or TENS for 10 minutes (if no swelling) ROM, strengthening, proprioception, dynamic training Tape applied in final 10 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks A complete home-exercise program is also provided.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hafiza Saliha Javed, MS-MSK · University of Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-30
Primary Completion
2026-05-15
Completion
2026-06-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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