The Effect of Kinesio® Tex Application on Pain, Functionality, Sleep Quality and Work Performance in Drivers

Stretching exercises for flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation, upper trapezius, levator scapula and pectoralis major muscles will be applied in the maximum range of motion of the cervical region in three planes. To increase the mobility of the thoracic region, exercises for thoracic mobility will be given. Strengthening exercises will focus on the back muscles. The resistance of the exercises will be determined according to the individual capacities and strain levels of the participants, and it will be requested to increase the amount of resistance applied depending on the functional developments. You will be asked to perform the exercises twice a day, with 10 repetitions, for 6 weeks. Participants will be asked to hold the position for 3-5 seconds and return to the starting position while doing the strengthening exercises.

After the Kinesio® Tex application, it will remain in the body for 4 days, and then it will be applied 6 times in total, with a 3-day break. It will be stated that the area to be banded should not contain substances such as cream, hair or oil. Upper Trapeze taping will be performed by applying one end of the Y tape to the upper trapeze and the other end to the lower part of the spina scapula, by affixing the tape to the head of the shoulder while standing upright, and keeping the participant's ear tilted towards the other ear as much as possible. Before attaching the rest of the tape, the participant will be asked to bring the shoulder blades closer together and stand upright. In this position, using a mechanical correction technique along the medial line of the scapula along the spine, the rest of the tape will be adhered as an I tape with 35-50% tension.