en حرکت‌شناسی و آسيب‌های ورزشی Kinesiology and Sport Injuries مقاله اصیل Original Article <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background. </strong>Kinesiotape (K-tape) application can attenuate postural malalignment. However, the effects of K-tape on the changes in the respiratory system in postural problems remain unclear.<br> <strong>Objectives. </strong>This study investigated the effects of 6-week functional correction with the K-tape on the forward shoulder posture (FSP) and respiratory function.<br> <strong>Methods. </strong>A randomized clinical trial was performed in the study. Thirty-one young female volunteers with FSP, aged 18 to 25, were randomly divided into control (n = 16) and intervention groups, the latter receiving two parts of 50% tension K-tape for each side of the shoulder for six weeks to decrease posture misalignment (n = 15). Then, the participants were subjected to an evaluation of the pectoral muscle length using a vernier caliper, chest expansion using a measuring tape, and respiratory muscle strength using a respiratory pressure meter. A two-way ANOVA was used to compare the differences within and between the two groups.<br> <strong>Results. </strong>After six weeks of intervention, the K-tape group showed significant improvement in shoulder alignment (p = 0.001) and an increase in pectoralis minor index (PMI) (p = 0.019) compared to baseline and those in the control group. The magnitude of the chest expansion meant higher mobility (p < 0.001) and maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) (p = 0.026) in the K-tape group compared to baseline.<br> <strong>Conclusion. </strong>The 6-week postural K-taping can improve the PMI and attenuate the FSP, with the effects remaining for two weeks. Furthermore, correcting shoulder posture with the 50% tension K-tape can enhance the malaligned shoulder&rsquo;s chest expansion and inspiratory muscle strength.</div> Kinesiotape, Functional Correction, Postural Malalignment, Respiratory Muscle, Thoracic Cage 0 0 http://aassjournal.com/browse.php?a_code=A-11-1962-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Kanogwun Thongchote kanogwun@g.swu.ac.th 100319475328460011888 100319475328460011888 Yes Division of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakornnayok, 26120, Thailand Chanyanuch Sangchuchuenjit chanyanuch.sang@g.swu.ac.th 100319475328460011889 100319475328460011889 No Division of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakornnayok, 26120, Thailand Wasapa Vichaichotikul bomb_s@hotmail.com 100319475328460011890 100319475328460011890 No Division of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakornnayok, 26120, Thailand Natnicha Choosaranon mildy.beleza@gmail.com 100319475328460011891 100319475328460011891 No Division of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakornnayok, 26120, Thailand Napha Kulsiri naphakulsiri@gmail.com 100319475328460011892 100319475328460011892 No Division of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakornnayok, 26120, Thailand Panaphan Lopansri panaphan12894@gmail.com 100319475328460011893 100319475328460011893 No Division of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakornnayok, 26120, Thailand Tossaphon Jaysrichai tossaphon@g.swu.ac.th 100319475328460011894 100319475328460011894 No Division of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakornnayok, 26120, Thailand Sarawut Lapmanee sarawut.lap@siam.edu 100319475328460011895 100319475328460011895 No Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Factuality of Medicine, Siam University, Bangkok, 10160, Thailand