HOME EXERCISE AND KINESIO TAPING IN NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN AMONG CHAIN MARKET WORKERS

May 26, 2026 updated by: Leyla Cevahir Kaya

THE EFFECTS OF HOME EXERCISE AND KINESIO TAPING ON PAIN, FUNCTIONALITY, AND WORK PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE CHAIN MARKET WORKERS WITH NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN

Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder associated with pain and functional limitations. Female chain market workers are exposed to ergonomic risk factors such as prolonged standing, repetitive movements, and static postures, which may contribute to the development of neck pain. Exercise therapy is considered an effective non-pharmacological treatment approach for NSNP, while kinesio taping has been reported to improve pain and functionality. However, studies investigating the combined effects of home exercise and kinesio taping in female chain market workers are limited. This study aims to evaluate the effects of home exercise and kinesio taping on pain, functionality, and work performance in female chain market workers with non-specific neck pain.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is an important musculoskeletal disorder that may lead to pain, functional limitation, and decreased work performance, especially in occupations with high ergonomic workload. Current literature emphasizes the effectiveness of non-pharmacological approaches and exercise-based interventions in the management of NSNP. However, structured intervention studies focusing on specific occupational groups remain limited.

Female chain market workers are continuously exposed to ergonomic risk factors such as prolonged standing, repetitive upper extremity movements, reaching activities, and static neck postures. These occupational factors may increase mechanical stress on the cervical region and contribute to the development and chronicity of NSNP. Previous studies have highlighted the high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among workers in the retail and service sectors and emphasized the importance of occupation-specific preventive and therapeutic approaches.

The primary aim of this study is to compare the effects of a home exercise program and kinesio taping combined with home exercise on pain intensity, neck functionality, and work performance in female chain market workers with NSNP. In addition, this study aims to provide evidence-based scientific contributions to occupational health and ergonomics by evaluating non-pharmacological interventions applicable to this occupational group.

This study is designed as a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Thirty female chain market workers aged between 18 and 60 years with complaints of NSNP will be included in the study. Participants who have been actively working in chain markets for at least six months and performing tasks such as cashier work or shelf arrangement will be recruited. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups: Home Exercise Group (n=15) and Kinesio Taping plus Home Exercise Group (n=15).

Participants in the Home Exercise Group will perform a home-based exercise program including stretching, strengthening, and posture/ergonomic training targeting the cervical region. Exercises will be performed once daily, five days per week, for six weeks.

Participants in the Kinesio Taping plus Home Exercise Group will receive the same exercise program in addition to kinesio taping applied to the cervical region. Kinesio tape applications will be renewed three times per week for six weeks.

All participants will be evaluated before the intervention and at the end of the sixth week using standardized outcome measures. Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), functionality will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), and cervical range of motion will be evaluated using goniometric measurements.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Uskudar
      • Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey (Türkiye), 34662
        • Uskudar University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Female chain market workers aged between 18 and 60 years Having complaints of non-specific neck pain Working actively in a chain market for at least 6 months Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study Able to understand and complete assessment forms

Exclusion Criteria:

History of cervical surgery Neurological or rheumatologic disease Pregnancy Severe cervical disc herniation Receiving physical therapy during the study period Open wound or skin allergy in the taping are

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Home Exercise Group
Participants will receive a home exercise program for neck pain.
Behavioral: Home Exercise
Participants will receive a home-based exercise program for neck pain. The exercises will focus on strengthening neck muscles, increasing flexibility, and reducing pain. Participants will be asked to perform the exercises regularly during the intervention period.
Experimental: Kinesio Taping + Home Exercise Group
Participants will receive kinesio taping and a home exercise program for neck pain.
Behavioral: Home Exercise
Participants will receive a home-based exercise program for neck pain. The exercises will focus on strengthening neck muscles, increasing flexibility, and reducing pain. Participants will be asked to perform the exercises regularly during the intervention period.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Visual Analog Scale
Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after 6 weeks of intervention
Neck pain intensity will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), scored from 0 to 10, where higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
Baseline and immediately after 6 weeks of intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Neck Disability Index
Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after 6 weeks of intervention
Neck functionality will be evaluated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), scored from 0 to 50, where higher scores indicate greater disability.
Baseline and immediately after 6 weeks of intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Leyla Cevahir Kaya

Collaborators

Uskudar University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Leyla C Kaya, Uskudar University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 6, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 17, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 26, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 27, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 27, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 26, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 61351342/020-1826

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be shared in order to protect participants' personal information. The obtained data will be evaluated only collectively for research purposes.

Study Data/Documents

  1. Study Protocol
    Information identifier: Uskudar Protocol
    Information comments: The study protocol may be available upon reasonable request from the investigators at Uskudar University. The study evaluates the effects of home exercise and kinesio taping in female chain market workers with non-specific neck pain.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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