Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Rigid and elastic tapings are commonly used in the rehabilitation of subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). It is proposed to reduce pain and restore scapular movement pattern .Yet; the effectiveness of rigid versus elastic taping in treatment of SIS has not been extensively studied. This study was designed to investigate the effect of taping on scapular kinematics and electromyography (EMG) of upward scapular rotators in patients with SIS when two different taping materials are used; a rigid versus an elastic tape application and compared to placebo tape. Twenty female patients with SIS participated in this study. Their age, weight and height ranged from 30 - 60 years, 70 - 100 Kg and 155 - 169cm respectively. Participants were randomly assigned into: Group I (Kinesio tape, n = 10) and Group II (rigid tape, n = 10). Thoracic and scapular taping with posture correction was applied to both groups. Scapular upward rotation at 0{u02DA}, 60 , 90{u02DA} and 120{u02DA}shoulder abduction in scapular plane and the activity level of the upper fibers of trapezius (UT), lower fibers of trapezius (LT) and serratus anterior (SA) muscles were measured before and immediately after taping application

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