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Hsiao CK, Tsai YJ, Lu CW, Hsiung JC, Hsiao HY, Chen YC, Tu YK. Effects of Kinesio taping on forearm supination/pronation performance fatigability. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:131. [PMID: 35139848 PMCID: PMC8826704 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05068-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Repetitive exertion in supination/pronation could increase the risk of forearm diseases due to fatigue. Kinesio taping (KT) is a physical therapy technique that decreases muscle tone and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) risk. Many assumptions about taping have been made and several studies have considered the taping applications; however, the effect of KT on strength and fatigue of the forearm supination/pronation remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of KT on forearm performance fatigability. Methods A screwing test was constructed to measure the forearm force loss and screwing efficiency during repetitive supination/pronation. Data from 18 healthy adults who underwent both KT and no taping (NT) sessions were used to investigate the forearm strength change in terms of grip force (GF), driving torque (DT), and push force (PF). The maximal isometric forces before and after the screwing test and force decreasing rate (efficiency) during screwing were evaluated to assess the performance fatigability in KT and NT conditions. Results A statistically significant force loss (FL) in maximal isometric GF (p = 0.039) and maximal isometric DT (p = 0.044); however, no significant difference was observed in maximal isometric PF (p = 0.426) between NT and KT. KT provides greater screwing efficiency than NT. Conclusions KT could not improve FL in the maximal muscle strength of the forearm in healthy subjects. KT on the forearm was associated with a lesser decline in DT efficiency than NT, implying that KT could decrease the loss rate of muscle strength and delay the development of fatigue; however, the KT did not yield improvements in PF while performing screwing tasks.
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- Chih-Kun Hsiao
- Department of Orthopedics, E-Da Hospital, No. 1 E-Da Rd, Yuan-Chau District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, E-Da Hospital, No. 1 E-Da Rd, Yuan-Chau District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cheng Shiu University, No.840, Chengcing Rd., Niaosong Dist, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, E-Da Hospital, No. 1 E-Da Rd, Yuan-Chau District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Vehicle Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Shuefu Road, Neipu, Pingtung, 91201, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopedics, E-Da Hospital, No. 1 E-Da Rd, Yuan-Chau District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Sheikhi B, Letafatkar A, Hogg J, Naseri-Mobaraki E. The influence of kinesio taping on trunk and lower extremity motions during different landing tasks: implications for anterior cruciate ligament injury. J Exp Orthop 2021; 8:25. [PMID: 33796962 PMCID: PMC8017065 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-021-00339-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of a 72-h KT application on trunk and lower extremity kinematics during different landing tasks. Methods Twenty-nine competitive male athletes participated in this study. The sum of knee valgus and lateral trunk lean, symmetry index (SI), and peak angles of lateral trunk lean, hip flexion, knee abduction and flexion were assessed for all participants during single-leg drop landing (SLDL), single-leg vertical drop jump (SLVDJ), vertical drop jump (DLVDJ), and double leg forward jump (DLFJ), at baseline and seventy-two hours following KT application. Results The KT application resulted in more knee flexion and abduction, sum of knee valgus and lateral trunk lean as compared with the non-KT condition during SLDL (P < 0.05). Nonetheless, there were no differences in SI, maximum angle of the lateral trunk lean during SLDL, SLVDJ, nor hip flexion, knee abduction, and flexion during DLVDJ, and DLFJ tasks (P > 0.05). Conclusions The research findings suggest that KT after 72-h application may improve knee abduction and sum of knee valgus and lateral trunk lean during SLDL, knee flexion during SLDL and SLVDJ in individuals displaying risky single-leg kinematics. Therefore, KT application may marginally improve high-risk landing kinematics in competitive male athletes. Level of evidence Level III.
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- Bahram Sheikhi
- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injury, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Health & Human Performance Department, Graduate Athletic Training Program, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Chattanooga, USA
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Wei Z, Wang XX, Wang L. Effect of Short-Term Kinesiology Taping on Knee Proprioception and Quadriceps Performance in Healthy Individuals. Front Physiol 2020; 11:603193. [PMID: 33262708 PMCID: PMC7686472 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.603193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Kinesiology taping (KT) is well known measure for preventing musculoskeletal injuries. Our study aims to explore the actual effects of KT on healthy participants’ knee proprioception and quadriceps performance within 1 h. Methods: A total of 35 healthy male amateur runners were recruited in our study. Four taping sequences were randomly allocated to four different weeks, namely, no taping, placebo taping, KT with tension, and KT with no tension. A CON-TREX isokinetic dynamometer was used in assessing the participants’ knee proprioception and muscle strength of knee extension and flexion at 60°/s. The electromyography (EMG) signals of medial oblique muscle and vastus lateralis were collected using Myon EMG system synchronously. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA was used in exploring the difference between taping and time effects, and the significance was set to alpha <0.05. Results: Significant interaction effect was found between the taping groups and time effect [F (3.32) = 2.389, p = 0.029, η2 = 0.050] in the peak torque during the concentric contraction of quadriceps. No significant interaction and no significant differences between groups and time effects in knee proprioception and muscle activation. Conclusion: The effect of KT seems insufficiently large to impose a positive effect on healthy people within short periods. Health participants may not necessarily use KT to increase muscle activation and proprioception of knee.
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- Zhen Wei
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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Effects of Double-Taped Kinesio Taping on Pain and Functional Performance due to Muscle Fatigue in Young Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17072364. [PMID: 32244424 PMCID: PMC7178195 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17072364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kinesio taping (KT) is widely applied for pain control and rehabilitation in clinical settings. Tape tension is a key factor in the taping method. However, limited evidence exists regarding the reinforced tension effects of KT on functional performance and pain in healthy individuals. This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of double-taped Kinesio taping (DTKT) on functional performance and pain caused by muscle fatigue after exercise. A total of 44 healthy male students (mean age, 23.3 ± 2.2 years) were randomly assigned to the following three groups: DTKT, normal-tape Kinesio taping (NTKT), and placebo. The single-hopping (SH) distance, vertical jump height (VJH), and power (VJP) were assessed at baseline. The muscle fatigue protocol was then applied to induce muscle soreness. Outcome measures including subjective pain, SH distance, VJH and VJP were evaluated immediately after the muscle fatigue protocol, and KT was then applied; the measures were then again evaluated immediately and 24 h after KT application. No significant interactions between pain and functional performance were observed (p > 0.05), and there were no significant differences in SH, VJH, and VJP among the groups (p > 0.05). Notably, the DTKT had an immediate effect on the alleviation of pain caused by muscle fatigue. The present findings indicate that DTKT is not superior to NTKT or placebo in terms of pain relief and enhancing functional performance after tape application in healthy male students.
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Arrebola LS, Teixeira de Carvalho R, Lam Wun PY, Rizzi de Oliveira P, Firmo Dos Santos J, Coutinho de Oliveira VG, Pinfildi CE. Investigation of different application techniques for Kinesio Taping® with an accompanying exercise protocol for improvement of pain and functionality in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A pilot study. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 24:47-55. [PMID: 31987562 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), characterized by retropatellar and peripatellar pain, is a common disorder affecting young women. Treatment has included exercise-based therapy and taping techniques for rapid reduction of symptoms and pain. Although Kinesio Taping® (KT) has been studied as adjunctive therapy, evidence on its effectiveness is limited and conflicting. OBJECTIVE To determine the feasibility of performing a double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) using KT® for PFPS treatment and to determine an ideal sample size. DESIGN Double-blind, randomized, controlled pilot study. METHOD Forty-three women (aged 18-45 years) with at least a 3-month history of PFPS were randomized based on the mechanical correction techniques: using KT® for patellar medialization (KT-PM), using KT® for lateral rotation of the femur and tibia (KT-LRFT), and the control group (CG). All groups underwent the same muscle strengthening and motor control procedures for 12 weeks. Knee pain and function were evaluated at baseline, at 6 weeks, at treatment completion (12 weeks), and during the 12-week follow-up using the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) at rest and during effort, Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS), and single jump hop test. RESULTS There were clinically significant differences between the KT-LRFT and the CG in terms of AKPS and NPRS scores during effort at the 6-week and 12-week follow-ups. All groups (within group) showed a significant improvement in pain and function. CONCLUSIONS A complete RCT using KT® for the treatment of PFPS is feasible with some changes regarding outcome measures and treatment protocols.
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- Lucas Simões Arrebola
- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Human Movement Sciences Department, Campus Baixada Santista, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil; State Public Servant Institute of São Paulo (IAMSPE), Physical Therapy Department, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- State Public Servant Institute of São Paulo (IAMSPE), Orthopaedics and Trauma Department, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- State Public Servant Institute of São Paulo (IAMSPE), Physical Therapy Department, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Human Movement Sciences Department, Campus Baixada Santista, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil; State Public Servant Institute of São Paulo (IAMSPE), Physical Therapy Department, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- State Public Servant Institute of São Paulo (IAMSPE), Physical Therapy Department, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Human Movement Sciences Department, Campus Baixada Santista, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil; State Public Servant Institute of São Paulo (IAMSPE), Physical Therapy Department, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Human Movement Sciences Department, Campus Baixada Santista, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
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de Jesus JF, de Albuquerque TAB, Shimba LG, Bryk FF, Cook J, Pinfildi CE. High-energy dose of therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy: protocol of a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:624. [PMID: 31881879 PMCID: PMC6933732 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2993-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patellar tendinopathy is an extremely debilitating condition and its treatment usually requires a combination of clinical approaches. Therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) is one of the most available electrophysical agent in rehabilitation settings; however, there is also a lack of high-quality studies that test different dosimetric aspects of TUS. Thus, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of the combination of high-energy TUS with a rehabilitation program for patellar tendinopathy. METHODS This will be a randomized, placebo-controlled trial with blinding of patients, assessors, and therapist. The setting is an outpatient physical therapy clinic. We will recruit 66 participants (male and female) aged between 18 and 40 years and presenting with patellar tendinopathy. A treatment combining high-energy dose TUS and a rehabilitation program for patellar tendinopathy will be delivered twice a week for 8 weeks. The control group will receive the same treatment, but with a placebo TUS. The effectiveness of the intervention will be measured at the beginning (baseline), midpoint (4 weeks), and end of treatment (8 weeks), as well as at 3- and 6-months post-treatment. Primary outcomes will be pain intensity (visual analogue scale, VAS), and VISA-P questionnaire and primary time points will be baseline (T0) and the end of the program (T2). Also, IPAQ-short form questionnaire, muscle strength (manual dynamometry), 2D kinematics, pain pressure threshold (PPT) algometry, thermography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be collected. DISCUSSION TUS will be applied in an attempt to enhance the results obtained with the rehabilitation program proposed in this study, as well as stimulate some repair responses in individuals undergoing treatment for patellar tendinopathy, which in turn may optimize and improve treatment programs for patellar tendinopathy as well as to establish new guidelines for the application of TUS. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was prospectively registered at April-3rd-2018 and updated at September-1st-2019 in the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (REBEC) under the registration number: RBR-658n6w.
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- Julio Fernandes de Jesus
- Human Movement Science and Rehabilitation Postgraduate Program, Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP, campus Baixada Santista, Santos, SP, 11015-029, Brazil. .,Physical Agents and Rehabilitation Research Group GPRAE, Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP, campus Baixada Santista, Santos, SP, 11015-029, Brazil. .,Functional Rehabilitation Specialized Group - GERF, São Paulo, SP, 01239-040, Brazil.
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- Functional Rehabilitation Specialized Group - GERF, São Paulo, SP, 01239-040, Brazil.,Rehabilitation Sciences Program, Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, 02112-000, Brazil
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- Functional Rehabilitation Specialized Group - GERF, São Paulo, SP, 01239-040, Brazil
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Vic, Melbourne, 3086, Australia
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- Physical Agents and Rehabilitation Research Group GPRAE, Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP, campus Baixada Santista, Santos, SP, 11015-029, Brazil.,Human Movement of Science Department - Physical Therapy Course, Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP, campus Baixada Santista, Santos, SP, 11015-029, Brazil
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Yam ML, Yang Z, Zee BCY, Chong KC. Effects of Kinesio tape on lower limb muscle strength, hop test, and vertical jump performances: a meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:212. [PMID: 31088546 PMCID: PMC6518687 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2564-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To date, published systematic reviews concerning the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on muscle strength have not analysed facilitatory and inhibitory applications separately. As a result, their results could be substantially affected by clinical heterogeneity. This meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using a facilitatory application of KT for lower limb muscle strength and functional performance (distance in a single-leg hop and vertical jump height) in individuals without disabilities and in those with musculoskeletal conditions (muscle fatigue, chronic musculoskeletal diseases, and post-operative orthopaedic conditions). METHODS Searches were conducted on six major electronic databases. Randomised controlled trials that used facilitatory KT were included. Standardised mean differences (SMDs) were calculated and random-effects models were used for analysis. RESULTS Thirty-seven randomised controlled trials were included. KT was superior to controls for improving lower limb muscle strength in individuals with muscle fatigue (short-term effect, pooled SMD = 0.53, 95% CI = 0.09 to 0.96; long-term effect, pooled SMD = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.12 to 1.11) and in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal diseases (pooled SMD = 1.24, 95% CI = 0.33 to 2.16) with large effect sizes. The use of KT in populations without disabilities was not supported. There is insufficient evidence for the effect of KT on functional performance in individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. CONCLUSIONS Contrary to prior research, the existing evidence shows that KT can improve lower limb muscle strength in individuals with muscle fatigue and chronic musculoskeletal diseases. The effect sizes produced in this meta-analysis show that KT may be superior to some existing treatments for these conditions. In addition, this study suggests that practitioners may wish to avoid the use of KT in individuals without disabilities. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration number CRD42017075490 , registered on 21 November 2017.
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- Ming Lok Yam
- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Jockey Club School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Jockey Club School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Jockey Club School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Jockey Club School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China. .,Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China.
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Trecroci A, Formenti D, Rossi A, Esposito F, Alberti G. Short-Term Delayed Effects of Kinesio Taping on Sprint Cycling Performance. J Strength Cond Res 2019; 33:1232-1236. [DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Yam TTT, Wong MS, Fong SSM. Effect of Kinesio taping on electromyographic activity of leg muscles during gait in children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14423. [PMID: 30732198 PMCID: PMC6380773 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio tape (KT) on lower limb muscle activation pattern in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) during walking. DESIGN A parallel-group randomized controlled trial. SETTING University laboratory setting. PARTICIPANTS Twenty-five children with DCD were randomly allocated to the KT group (mean age = 7.97 years) and 24 to the control group (mean age = 8.04 years). INTERVENTION KT group received KT application to the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles whereas the control group received no intervention. MEASUREMENTS Peak muscle activation (in percentage of maximal voluntary isometric contraction [%MVIC]) in the lower limbs during gait was measured by means of surface electromyography, electrogoniometry, and foot contact switches. RESULTS Gastrocnemius medialis activation during mid stance (23.46%MVIC, 95% CI = -32.53, -14.39) and late stance phases (3.25%MVIC, 95% CI = -5.67, -0.81) of gait increased after the application of KT in the KT group compared to baseline values. The KT group demonstrated 26.87%MVIC (95% CI = 26.87, 7.11) higher gastrocnemius medialis muscle peak activation during mid stance phase at post-test when compared with the control group. Moreover, gastrocnemius medialis and biceps femoris muscle peak activation during loading response decreased by 8.36%MVIC (95% CI = 2.71, 14.02) and 3.54%MVIC (95% CI = 1.08, 6.01), respectively, in the control group overtime. CONCLUSIONS The application of KT on children with DCD had an increased gastrocnemius medialis muscle activation during stance phase. KT could be incorporated into gait re-education programmes to facilitate muscle contraction in these children.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Cavaleri R, Thapa T, Beckenkamp PR, Chipchase LS. The influence of kinesiology tape colour on performance and corticomotor activity in healthy adults: a randomised crossover controlled trial. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2018; 10:17. [PMID: 30410769 PMCID: PMC6211494 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-018-0106-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background There exists conflicting evidence regarding the impact of kinesiology tape on performance and muscle function. One variable that may account for disparities in the findings of previous studies is the colour of the tape applied. Colour is hypothesised to influence sporting performance through modulation of arousal and aggression. However, few studies have investigated the influence of colour on products designed specifically to enhance athletic performance. Further, no studies have investigated the potential influence of colour on other drivers of performance, such as corticomotor activity and neuromuscular function. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of kinesiology tape colour on athletic performance, knee extensor torque, and quadriceps neuromuscular function. Methods Thirty two healthy participants were assessed under five conditions, applied in random order: (1) no kinesiology tape (control), (2) beige-coloured kinesiology tape applied with tension (sham A), (3) beige-coloured kinesiology tape applied with no tension (sham B), (4) red-coloured kinesiology tape applied with tension, and (5) blue-coloured kinesiology tape applied with tension. Athletic performance was assessed using a previously validated hop test, knee extensor torque was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer, and transcranial magnetic stimulation was utilised to provide insight into the neuromuscular functioning of the quadriceps musculature. Results Kinesiology tape had no beneficial impact on lower limb performance or muscle strength in healthy adults. The colour of the tape did not influence athletic performance (F (4, 120) = 0.593, p = 0.669), quadriceps strength (F (4, 120) = 0.787, p = 0.536), or neuromuscular function (rectus femoris: F (2.661, 79.827) = 1.237, p = 0.301). Conclusion This study found that kinesiology tape does not alter lower limb performance or muscle function in healthy adults, irrespective of the colour of the tape applied. Future research should seek to confirm these findings beyond the research setting, across a range of sports, and at a range of skill levels. Trial registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry. ACTRN12616001506482. Prospectively registered on 01/11/2016.
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- Rocco Cavaleri
- 1Brain Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity Unit, School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2560 Australia
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- 1Brain Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity Unit, School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2560 Australia
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- 1Brain Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity Unit, School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW 2560 Australia.,2Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- 2Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Discipline of Physiotherapy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia.,3Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT Australia
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Lemos TV, Júnior JRDS, Santos MGRD, Rosa MMN, Silva LGCD, Matheus JPC. Kinesio Taping effects with different directions and tensions on strength and range of movement of the knee: a randomized controlled trial. Braz J Phys Ther 2018; 22:283-290. [PMID: 29728298 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the Kinesio Taping effects with different directions and tensions on the strength of rectus femoris and range of movement of the knee in healthy individuals, but with a muscle imbalance caused by exposure to a continuous vibration. METHODS This is a randomized controlled trial. The subjects were randomly allocated into two groups: Group application of the Kinesio Taping using origin to insertion and Group application of the Kinesio Taping using insertion to origin. In both groups the dominant limb received the application of Kinesio Taping on rectus femoris (experimental limb) while the non-dominant limb was used as control of the study (control limb). Three assessments were carried out with each subject at different time-points (baseline, post-application, 24h later). These evaluations were performed with 0%, 10% and 75% of tension. The continuous vibration was conducted on the patella tendon for 20min before the first evaluation on each subject. A handheld dynamometer and a digital goniometer were used to evaluate the strength of the rectus femoris and the range of movement of the knee. RESULTS The sample consisted of 42 subjects, 79% women and 21% men, mean age 20.5 (SD=4.6), body mass index average of 18.7 (SD=2.34). There were no between-group differences for all outcomes. CONCLUSION This study suggests that the use of Kinesio Taping in healthy individuals did not change muscle strength or increase range of movement. Future clinical trials are recommended for symptomatic patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT02501915 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT025019150).
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- Thiago Vilela Lemos
- Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Universidade Salgado de Oliveira, Goiânia, GO, Brazil.
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