Correlation of force sense error test measured by a pressure biofeedback unit and EMG activity of quadriceps femoris in healthy individuals

Influence of taping on force sense accuracy: a systematic review with between and within group meta-analysis

Taping is a common technique used to address proprioceptive deficits in both healthy and patient population groups. Although there is increasing interest in taping to address proprioceptive deficits, little is known about its effects on the kinetic aspects of proprioception as measured by force sense accuracy. To address this gap in the literature, the present systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of taping on force sense accuracy. A search for relevant literature was conducted following PRISMA guidelines across seven databases and one register. Eleven studies with 279 participants were included in the review out of 7362 records. In the between-group analyses, we found a significant improvement in absolute (p < 0.01) and relative (p = 0.01) force sense accuracy with taping compared to no comparator. Likewise, a significant improvement in absolute (p = 0.01) force sense accuracy was also observed with taping compared to placebo tape. In the within group analysis, this reduction in the absolute (p = 0.11) force sense accuracy was not significant. Additional exploratory subgroup analyses revealed between group improvement in force sense accuracy in both healthy individuals and individuals affected by medial epicondylitis. The findings of this meta-analysis should be interpreted with caution due to the limited number of studies and a lack of blinded randomized controlled trials, which may impact the generalizability of the results. More high-quality research is needed to confirm the overall effect of taping on force sense accuracy.

Evaluation of Force Sense, Functional Performance, Quality of Life, Activity Level and Kinesiophobia in Degenerative Meniscal Tears Following Partial Meniscectomy

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare functional performance, force sense of knee joint, kinesiophobia, quality of life, and activity level between patients with partial meniscectomy and healthy people. Methods: Twenty patients with partial meniscectomy within six months to three years postoperatively and 20 healthy were included in this study. Maximal voluntary isometric muscle strength of Quadriceps femoris muscle and force sense with the biofeedback device, quality of life with Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool, functional performance with stair up/down test, physical function with Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Physical Function Short Form, activity level with Tegner Activity Level scale, kinesiophobia was evaluated with Brief Fear of Movement Scale. Results: Range of motion, maximal voluntary isometric muscle strength of M. Quadriceps femoris, and force sense decreased in the operated leg compared with the non-operated leg (p