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Ahmed MM, Zaino M, Moustafa M, Alajam RA, Alameer AH, Morsy WE, Fayed EM, Malik S, Amin WM. Kinesio Taping Increases Peak Torque of Quadriceps Muscle After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy, Double-Blinded RCT. Int J Gen Med 2024; 17:1897-1908. [PMID: 38736667 PMCID: PMC11086643 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s463753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Purpose This study was conducted to release the debate and examine the short-term impact of KT on the quadriceps muscle following arthroscopic surgery for partial meniscectomy. Patients and Methods As part of a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 40 people who had an arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) were randomly put into two groups, A and B. Group A received Kinesio tape (KT) for the superficial heads of the quadriceps muscle, while group B received placebo KTk. After 10 minutes of KT application, the peak torque of both groups was measured using a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Results Peak torque showed a significant increase in group A in comparison with group B during angular velocity 60◦/Sec. (F (1, 130) = 58.9, p <0.001, ƞ2 =0.31) and during angular velocity 180◦/Sec. (F (1, 38) = 25.0, p <0.001, ƞ2 =0.40). Conclusion After APM, individuals experienced an immediate and significant improvement in the quadriceps' peak torque following KT application to the Rectus femoris, Vastus medialis, and Vastus lateralis muscles from origin to insertion.
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- Mohamed M Ahmed
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Diagnostic Radiography Technology Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Basic Science for Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Mohamed YE, Abd-Alkareem DS, Balbaa AEAA, Samy MM, Ashour RS. Effects of combined taping of quadriceps and hamstring muscles on pain and disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: Randomized assessor-blinded controlled study. INT J OSTEOPATH MED 2023; 50:100681. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2023.100681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Obst S, Ho M, Kean C, Blanchfield T, Cash J, Fisher L, Hawtin I, Randall S, Heales L. The immediate effect of multidirectional elastic tape on the passive mechanical properties of the ankle joint. J Sports Sci 2023; 41:1564-1572. [PMID: 37979195 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2283291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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This study examined the immediate effects of multidirectional elastic tape (MET) on passive ankle joint torque in healthy adults. A randomised crossover trial evaluated four tape conditions (no-tape-NT, low-tension-LT, medium-tension-MT, and high-tension-HT) at two angular speeds on peak dorsiflexion torque, low- (stiffness 1) and high-torque stiffness (stiffness 2), area under the loading curve (AUC) and hysteresis. Twenty-two adults completed the study (17 females; mean (SD): age 26.0 (6.9) years, height 1.7 (0.1) m, body mass 71.1 (20.2) kg. There was no significant condition-by-speed interaction for any ankle torque variable. There was a significant main effect of condition on peak dorsiflexion torque, stiffness 1, and AUC, but not stiffness 2 or hysteresis. Post-hoc tests revealed that peak dorsiflexion torque, stiffness 1 and AUC were significantly lower in the NT condition, compared to the three taped conditions, and between the LT and HT conditions, though the effect sizes were considered small. MET applied with increasing levels of pre-tension, led to a small and incremental increase in stretch resistance and elastic energy stored (range 5.5% to 12.5%) during passive ankle dorsiflexion. Importantly, effect sizes were small and may not translate to measurable improvements in muscle-tendon unit performance during dynamic exercise.
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- Steven Obst
- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Bundaberg, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
- School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medicine and Applied Science, College of Health Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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Xue X, Hao Y, Yang X, Zhang C, Xu J, Wu X, Deng Z, Li N. Effect of Kinesio tape and Compression sleeves on delayed onset of muscle soreness: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:392. [PMID: 37198619 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06499-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Both Kinesio Tape (KT) and Compression Sleeves (CS) can relieve Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) to a certain extent, but there is no study report on the difference in the effectiveness of the KT and CS whether the effect is better when used at the same time. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of KT and CS on the recovery of muscle soreness, isokinetic strength, and body fatigue after DOMS. METHODS In this single-blinded randomized controlled trial, 32 participants aged 18 to 24 years were randomly divided into Control group (CG), Compression Sleeves group (CSG), Kinesio Tape group (KTG), Compression Sleeves and Kinesio Tape group (CSKTG), between October 2021 and January 2022. KTG uses Kinesio Tape, CSG wears Compression Sleeves, and CSKTG uses both Compression Sleeves and Kinesio Tape. Outcomes were performed at five-time points (baseline, 0 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h), Primary outcome was pain level Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and Secondary outcomes were Interleukin 6, Peak Torque/Body Weight, Work Fatigue. Statistical analyses were performed using the repeated measures analysis of variance method. SETTING Laboratory. RESULTS After the intervention, VAS reached the highest at 24 h after exercise-induced muscle soreness, while the KTG and CSG at each time point were less than CG, and the scores of CSKTG at 24 h and 48 h were less than those of KTG and CSG in the same period (P < 0.05). Interleukin 6, at 24 h, CSKTG is lower than KTG 0.71(95%CI: 0.43 to 1.86) and CG 1.68(95%CI: 0.06 to 3.29). Peak Torque/Body Weight, at 24 h, CG was lower than CSKTG 0.99(95%CI: 0.42 to 1.56), KTG 0.94(95%CI: 0.37 to 1.52), and CSG 0.72(95%CI: 0.14 to 1.29); at 72 h, CG was lower than CSKTG 0.65(95%CI: 0.13 to 1.17) and KTG 0.58(95%CI: 0.06 to 1.10). Work Fatigue, at 24 h, CG was lower than KTG 0.10(95%CI: 0.02 to 1.78) and CSKTG 0.01(95%CI: -0.07 to 0.09). At 48 h, CG was lower than KTG 0.10(95%CI: 0.13 to 1.17) and CSKTG 0.11(95%CI: 0.03 to 0.18). CONCLUSIONS Kinesio Tape can significantly reduce DOMS pain, and Kinesio Tape has a better recovery effect on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness than Compression Sleeves. Kinesio Tape combined with Compression Sleeves is helpful to alleviate the Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness pain, speeding up the recovery of muscle strength, and shortening the recovery time after Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registration number: This study was also registered on 11/10/2021, at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2100051973).
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- Xiali Xue
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sichuan Province Orthopedic Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Sato N, Nunome H, Mizukami Y. Comparison of soccer instep kicking kinematics with and without elastic taping. Sports Biomech 2023:1-12. [PMID: 36866781 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2023.2184419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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The present study aimed to determine the effect of elastic taping on soccer instep kicking kinematics. Fifteen male university soccer players performed maximal instep kicking with and without Y-shaped elastic taping on the skin surface of the rectus femoris muscle. Their kicking motions were captured at 500 Hz using a motion capture system. The thickness of the rectus femoris muscle was measured using an ultrasound scanner prior to the kicking session. The thickness of the rectus femoris muscle and kicking leg kinematics in both the conditions were compared. The thickness of the rectus femoris muscle increased significantly after elastic tape application. In conjunction with this change, kinematic variables of the kicking leg, such as peak hip flexion angular velocity and knee and foot linear velocities significantly increased. However, there was no change in the knee extension angular and hip linear velocities. The elastic tape application caused deformation of the rectus femoris muscle and improvement of the instep kicking performance. The study findings provide a new insight on the effect of elastic taping on dynamic sports performance, such as in soccer instep kicking.
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- Nahoko Sato
- Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Nagoya Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Faculty of Sports and Health Science, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Nagoya Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan
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Denizoglu Kulli H, Karabulut D, Arslan YZ. The prolonged effect of Kinesio Taping on joint torque and muscle activity. Somatosens Mot Res 2023; 40:39-45. [PMID: 36538392 DOI: 10.1080/08990220.2022.2157394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Although Kinesio Taping has been extensively used, evidence about the effect of Kinesio Taping is still insufficient. The aim is to determine the effect of Kinesio Taping on elbow joint torque and muscle activity in time and frequency domains. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-eight healthy subjects were (27 females and 11 males) randomly divided into control and Kinesio Taping groups. Kinesio Taping was applied over biceps brachii muscle in Kinesio Taping group, whereas no taping was applied to control group. Maximum elbow joint torque and electromyography activity in time and frequency domains were assessed during maximum isometric contraction of biceps brachii muscle at baseline, after 10 min, 30 min, and 24 h. Repeated measure ANOVA and mixed ANOVA tests were used for in-group and between-group comparisons, respectively. RESULTS Elbow joint torques among four assessment sessions were statistically altered in Kinesio Taping group and greater in Kinesio Taping group than in control group (F(3,57)= 3.317, p = 0.026, ηp2 = 0.149; F(3,108)=3.325, p = 0.022, ηp2 = 0.085; respectively). No difference was found in time domain muscle activity among assessment sessions in each group and comparison of groups (p > 0.05). Low-gamma band activity was changed among assessment sessions in Kinesio Taping group (F(3,57)= 6.946, p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.268) while group × time interaction was not determined. CONCLUSIONS Kinesio Taping may influence joint torque of elbow more than without Kinesio Taping condition in 24th hour but the interpretation of this effect as a muscle strength enhancement compared with baseline can be arguable. Even if Kinesio Taping could not affect muscle activity in time domain, low-gamma band activity which is closely related to somatosensorial input may reach highest magnitude 24 h after Kinesio Taping.
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- Hilal Denizoglu Kulli
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Atlas University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Institute of Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, Turkish-German University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rana A, Tyagi D, Alghadir AH, Khan M. Effects of Kinesio taping on calf muscle fatigue in college female athletes: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31004. [PMID: 36316875 PMCID: PMC9622674 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is a common phenomenon encountered by athletes in ordinary life and sports. Fatigue results in decreased muscle strength, balance, agility, and an increased risk of injury, which together results in hampered sports performance. Several studies have examined the effects of Kinesio Tape (KT) application on muscle fatigue however, contradictory findings are reported. This study aimed to examine the effects of the application of KT on calf muscle fatigability. METHODS A three-arm parallel pretest-post-test experimental design was used. Forty-five collegiate female athletes (mean age of 20.57 years) were randomly assigned to three groups. For the experimental group, KT with 50% tension; for the sham group, KT without any tension; and for the placebo group, rigid tape without any tension was applied. The number of heel rises (HRn) was measured before and after taping in the three groups, using Haberometer and Metronome. The tapes were applied in the Y shape to the calf muscle region. RESULTS In the experimental group: The HRn significantly increased by 18.76 % (P = .000) after applying KT. In the sham and placebo groups: There was no change in HRn before and after Taping (P > .05). CONCLUSION Y-shaped application of KT with 50% tension over the calf muscle region is effective in reducing its fatigability.
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- Avinash Rana
- Physiotherapy Department, ITS, Institute of Health and Allied Sciences, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Physiotherapy Department, ITS, Institute of Health and Allied Sciences, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- * Correspondence: Masood Khan, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 10219, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia (e-mail: , )
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Ataabadi PA, Abbasi A, Shojaatian M, Letafatkar A, Svoboda Z, Rossettini G. The effects of facilitatory and inhibitory kinesiotaping of Vastus Medialis on the activation and fatigue of superficial quadriceps muscles. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13451. [PMID: 35927291 PMCID: PMC9352761 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17849-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate how facilitatory and inhibitory KT of the Vastus Medialis affected the activation and the fatigue indices of VM, Vastus Lateralis (VL) and Rectus Femoris (RF) throughout a dynamic fatigue protocol. Seventeen collegiate athletes (Ten males, seven females, age: 24.76 ± 3.99 years, height: 1.73 ± 0.10 m, mass: 68.11 ± 8.54 kg) voluntarily participated in four dynamic fatigue protocol sessions in which no-tape (control condition), inhibitory, facilitatory and sham KTs were applied to the Vastus Medialis in each session. The protocol included 100 dynamic maximum concentric knee extensions at 90°/s using an isokinetic dynamometry device. The knee extensor muscle activities were recorded using wireless surface electromyography. The average muscle activity (Root mean square) during the first three repetitions and the repetitions number of 51-100, respectively, were used to calculate the before and after exhaustion muscle activity. Furthermore, median frequency slope during all repetitions was reported as the fatigue rate of muscles during different KT conditions and for the control condition (no-tape). The results showed neither muscle activation (significance for the main effect of KT; VM = 0.82, VL = 0.72, RF = 0.19) nor fatigue rate (significance for the main effect of KT; VM = 0.11 VL = 0.71, RF = 0.53) of the superficial knee extensor muscles were affected in all four conditions. These findings suggest that the direction of KT cannot reduce, enhance muscle activity or cause changes in muscle exhaustion. Future studies should investigate the generalizability of current findings to other populations.
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- Peyman Aghaie Ataabadi
- Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Sports Biomechanics and Motor Control, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Mazandaran University, Babolsar, Iran
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- Department of Biomechanics and Sports Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran. .,Biomechanics and Corrective Exercise Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Mirdamad Blvd., Hesari St, Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Verona, Via Bengasi 4, 37134, Verona, Italy
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Letter M, Beauperthuy A, Parrino RL, Posner K, Baraga MG, Best TM, Kaplan LD, Eltoukhy M, Strand KL, Buskard A, Signorile JF. Association Between Neuromuscular Variables and Graft Harvest in Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Versus Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Anterior Cruciate Ligament Autografts. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211041591. [PMID: 34708139 PMCID: PMC8543586 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211041591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Quadriceps tendon (QT) autografts are increasingly popular for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, no study has compared QT autografts with bone–patellar tendon–bone (BTB) autografts regarding the electromechanical delay (EMD), the peak torque (PT), and the rate of force development (RFD) in the superficial quadriceps muscles (rectus femoris [RF], vastus medialis [VM], and vastus lateralis [VL]). Hypotheses: We hypothesized (1) there would be a significantly lower PT, lower RFD, and longer quadriceps EMD of the operative limb for the QT versus the BTB autograft; (2) the PT, the RFD, and the quadriceps EMD of the operative limb would be significantly depressed compared with those of the nonoperative limb, regardless of the surgical technique; and (3) there would be greater increases in the RF EMD than in the VM or the VL EMD. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A total of 34 patients (age, 18-40 years), who had undergone ACLR (QT, n = 17; BTB, n = 17) at least 1 year before testing and performed 3 perceived maximal effort isometric tests, which were time synchronized with surface electromyography (EMG) on their operative and nonoperative limbs, were included in this study. EMD, PT, and RFD data were analyzed using a 2 (limb) × 2 (graft) × 3 (repetition) mixed repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: The EMD, the PT, and the RFD were not significantly affected by graft choice. For the VL, a significant repetition × graft × limb interaction was detected for the VL EMD (P = .027; ηp = 0.075), with repetition 3 having longer EMD than repetition 2 (mean difference [MD], 16 milliseconds; P = .039). For the RF EMD, there was a significant repetition × limb interaction (P = .027; ηp = 0.074), with repetition 3 being significantly longer on the operative versus the nonoperative limb (MD, 24 milliseconds; P = .004). Further, the operative limb EMD was significantly longer for repetition 3 versus repetition 2 (MD, 17 milliseconds; P = .042). For the PT, there was a significant effect for repetition (P = .003; ηp = 0.114), with repetition 1 being significantly higher than both repetitions 2 (MD, 8.52 N·m; P = .001) and 3 (MD, 7.79 N·m; P = .031). For the RFD, significant limb (P = .034; ηp = 0.092) and repetition (P = .010; ηp = 0.093) effects were seen, with the nonoperative limb being significantly faster than the operative limb (MD, 23.7 N·m/s; P = .034) and repetition 1 being significantly slower than repetitions 2 (MD, -20.46 N·m/s; P = .039) or 3 (MD, −29.85 N·m/s; P = .002). Conclusion: The EMD, the PT, and the RFD were not significantly affected by graft type when comparing QT and BTB autografts for ACLR; however, all neuromuscular variables were affected regardless of the QT or the BTB harvest.
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- Michael Letter
- University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, Coral Gables, Florida, USA. .,Max Orovitz Laboratory, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Max Orovitz Laboratory, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Max Orovitz Laboratory, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
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- University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
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- University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
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- Max Orovitz Laboratory, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Max Orovitz Laboratory, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Max Orovitz Laboratory, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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Yılmaz AK, Vural M, Özdal M, Kabadayı M. A comparative study of the acute effects of knee brace vs. kinesiotape on selected isokinetic strength variables of the knee muscles. ISOKINET EXERC SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/ies-200175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Different methods of treatment for preventing knee injuries, enhancing knee strength and minimising post-injury risks have been explored. Among these methods, Kinesio tape (KT) and knee braces (KB) are commonly used. OBJECTIVE : To investigate the acute effects of KT and KB on isokinetic knee strength parameters. METHODS: A total of 15 healthy sedentary male subjects voluntarily participated in the study. Concentric isokinetic knee extension (EX) and flexion (FLX) strength were measured at three sessions: 1. Baseline 2. with KT (’KT’) 3. with KB (’KB’). Tests were performed at 60, 180 and 240∘/s. Peak moment (PM), Hamstring/Quadriceps ratio (HQR), and joint angle at peak moment (JAPM) were measured. RESULTS: ‘KT’ and ‘KB’ were associated with increase in PMEX, PMFLX, HQR at 60 and 240∘/s (p< 0.05) and increased JAPMEX. No significant difference was observed at 180∘/s (p> 0.05). CONCLUSION: In healthy individuals, ‘I’ shape KT and KB positively affect EX and FLX strengths and HQR, especially at low angular velocity.
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- Ali Kerim Yılmaz
- Ondokuz Mayıs University Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Gaziantep University Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Gaziantep University Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Ondokuz Mayıs University Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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Mehraein M, Rojhani-Shirazi Z, Zeinali Ghotrom A, Salehi Dehno N. Effect of inhibitory kinesiotaping on spasticity in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Top Stroke Rehabil 2021; 29:568-578. [PMID: 34427177 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2021.1967658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is no consensus regarding the positive effect of kinesiotaping (KT) on spasticity. All previous studies have measured spasticity by Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) scale which is a subjective clinical assessment. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of inhibitory KT on the spasticity of plantar flexor muscles using both Hoffmann-reflex (H-reflex) and MAS scale. H-reflex is a neurophysiological technique that objectively evaluates spasticity by reflecting the excitability of motor neurons. METHODS Thirty patients were randomly assigned into inhibitory KT (n = 15) and control (n = 15) groups. The inhibitory KT group received KT from insertion to the origin of gastrocsoleus muscle . Spasticity was assessed at baseline and 30 min and 48 h after taping by H-reflex and MAS scale. The control group received no taping and spasticity was assessed at baseline and 30 min and 48 h after the baseline. RESULT There was a significant time × group effect for the maximal peak-to-peak amplitude of the Hmax/Mmax ratio (p = .007), indicating that Hmax/Mmax ratio decreased significantly after 48 h in the inhibitory KT in comparison with the baseline (P = .001) and 30 min after-intervention (p = .002); meanwhile, it did not change significantly in the control group (P > .05). However, none of the groups showed a statistically significant change in MAS score (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS Application of inhibitory KT was found to be able to reduce the Hmax/Mmax ratio in patients with stroke. As a result, inhibitory KT could have beneficial effects on spasticity.
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- Mahdad Mehraein
- Physical Therapy Department, School Of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Physical Therapy Department, Student Research Committee, School Of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Physical Therapy Department, School Of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Physical Therapy Department, Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Shahid Sadoughi University Of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Physical Therapy Department, School Of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Boonkerd C, Limroongreungrat W. ACL kinesio taping on knee joint biomechanics during a drop vertical jump in healthy young adults. GAZZETTA MEDICA ITALIANA ARCHIVIO PER LE SCIENZE MEDICHE 2019. [DOI: 10.23736/s0393-3660.18.03937-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Choi IR, Lee JH. Effects of the direction of kinesiology tape application on the delayed onset of quadriceps muscle fatigue in athletes. ISOKINET EXERC SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.3233/ies-192152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Im-Rak Choi
- Department of Biomechanical Health Science, Graduate School, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Therapy Team, Sports Exercise Therapy Center, Good Samsun Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences and Human Ecology, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Korea
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Limmer M, Buck S, de Marées M, Roth R. Acute effects of kinesio taping on muscular strength and endurance parameters of the finger flexors in sport climbing: A randomised, controlled crossover trial. Eur J Sport Sci 2019; 20:427-436. [PMID: 31258054 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2019.1633415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Kinesio taping (KT) is a commonly used intervention in sports and, recently, KT has become popular among athletes competing in sport climbing and bouldering events. However, evidence on the effect of KT on grip strength and endurance is still controversial. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate immediate effects of KT on muscular strength and endurance of the finger flexor muscles in sport climbers. Twenty recreationally-trained active sport climbers (10 men, 10 women) aged 28.5 ± 10.6 years performed one familiarisation trial and subsequently, in a randomised crossover design, two test trials either with (TAPE) or without (CONTROL) KT over the finger flexor muscles. Test trials consisted of three performance measurements (hand grip strength and endurance, finger hang, and lap climbing) at intervals of 48 h in a randomised order. We observed no significant differences in the parameters of hand grip peak force, fatigue index, finger hang time, lap climbing distance and time, or maximum blood lactate values after lap climbing between the TAPE and CONTROL trials (p > 0.05). The participants' climbing ability was significantly correlated with the intra-individual performance changes between the TAPE and CONTROL conditions for the fatigue index (r = -0.598, p = 0.005), but not in any of the other performance-related parameters. Therefore, KT over the finger flexor muscles neither enhanced hand grip strength and endurance nor the sport climbing performance parameters of finger hang, lap climbing distance and time, and maximum blood lactate values after lap climbing.
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- Mirjam Limmer
- Institute of Outdoor Sports and Environmental Science, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Outdoor Sports and Environmental Science, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Outdoor Sports and Environmental Science, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Doğan E, Yilmaz AK, Özdal M, Mayda MH, Yilmaz Ç, Ermi̇ş E. Acute effects of reverse Kinesio Taping on knee muscle strength, fatigue index and H/Q ratio in healthy subjects. ISOKINET EXERC SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.3233/ies-183223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Erol Doğan
- Sport Science Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Sport Science Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Sport Science Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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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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Karamitabar A, Shahali S, Dadgo M, Mansor Sohani S, Ghorbanpour A, Abrishamkarzadeh H, Jaafary H, Mirbehresi P. The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Knee Pain and Quality of Life in Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis – A Randomized Clinical Trial. FUNCTION AND DISABILITY JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.30699/fdisj.1.4.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Cho YT, Hsu WY, Lin LF, Lin YN. Kinesio taping reduces elbow pain during resisted wrist extension in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis: a randomized, double-blinded, cross-over study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19:193. [PMID: 29921250 PMCID: PMC6010177 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2118-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Lateral epicondylitis is frequently seen in racquet sport players and the treatments are usually symptomatic rather than curative. Taping therapy is cheap and easy to apply in the sport field. In this study we valued the effectiveness of Kinesio taping (KT) on immediate pain control for patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis. Methods We conducted a randomized, double-blinded, cross-over study with 15 patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis. All participants received two taping sessions in a random order with a 3-day interval in between: one with KT and the other with sham taping (ST). Pain perceived during resisted wrist extension and at rest using numeric rating scale (NRS), the pain-free grip strength, and the pressure pain threshold, were measured before and 15 min after the tape was applied. Results A significant reduction of 2.1 ± 1.6 (Z = − 3.081, P = 0.002) and 0.7 ± 0.8 (Z = − 2.428, P = 0.015) was found on a NRS with KT and ST, respectively, indicating that both taping sessions produced immediate pain relief for resisted wrist extension. Both taping sessions significantly improved the pain-free grip strength with increases of 3.31 ± 5.05 (Z = − 2.615, P = 0.009) and 2.43 ± 3.31 (Z = − 2.783, P = 0.005) kg found with KT and ST, respectively. Compared with ST, KT exhibited superiority in controlling pain experienced during resisted wrist extension (Z = − 2.168, P = 0.030). Conclusions Taping produced unneglectable placebo effects on pain relief and painf-free grip strength for patients with lateral epicondylitis, and KT seemed to have additional effects on controlling pain that was elicited by resisted wrist extension. Trial registration ISRCTN13618356 (retrospectively registered on 13/02/2017).
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- Yen-Ting Cho
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No.111, Hsing-Long Road, Section 3, Taipei, 116, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No.111, Hsing-Long Road, Section 3, Taipei, 116, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang-Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No.111, Hsing-Long Road, Section 3, Taipei, 116, Taiwan. .,Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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BACKGROUND Controversy exists regarding whether the kinesiology tape application direction affects muscle strength. METHODS Eighteen healthy volunteers (12 men, 6 women) participated. Kinesiology tape was randomly applied to the quadriceps muscles either from origin to insertion or from insertion to origin. A Biodex isokinetic dynamometer was used to measure the peak torque of the quadriceps pre-and post-taping. RESULTS There was a significant difference in muscle strength after taping, regardless of the kinesiology tape application direction. There were no significant differences in the peak torque of the quadriceps between the 2 kinesiology tape application directions. CONCLUSIONS The application of kinesiology tape application to the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis of the quadriceps increased the muscle torque, regardless of the tape application direction. Therefore, to enhance quadriceps strength, we recommend the application of kinesiology tape to 3 of the muscles of the quadriceps (specifically, the rectus femoris, vastus medialis and vastus lateralis), irrespective of the tape application direction.
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- Im-Rak Choi
- Department of Biomedical Health Science, Graduate School, Dong-Eui University
- Department of Rehabilitation Therapy Team, Sports Exercise Therapy Center, Good Samsun Hospital
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences and Human Ecology, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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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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Effects of Kinesio Taping ® on knee function and pain in athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2017; 21:835-839. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2016] [Revised: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cavanaugh MT, Quigley PJ, Hodgson DD, Reid JC, Behm DG. Kinesiology Tape or Compression Sleeve Applied to the Thigh Does Not Improve Balance or Muscle Activation Before or Following Fatigue. J Strength Cond Res 2016; 30:1992-2000. [PMID: 26705066 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Cavanaugh, MT, Quigley, PJ, Hodgson, DD, Reid, JC, and Behm, DG. Kinesiology tape or compression sleeve applied to the thigh does not improve balance or muscle activation before or following fatigue. J Strength Cond Res 30(7): 1992-2000, 2016-Compression sleeves (CS) and kinesiology tape (KT) are purported to enhance proprioception, however, there is substantial conflict in the literature. Because the beneficial effects of CS and KT are more evident in the literature with recovery, the objective of this study was to examine the effects of CS and KT on balance under acute nonfatigued and postfatigued conditions. Using a within-subject, repeated-measures design, 12 university participants (5 females and 7 males) performed in a random order CS, KT, and Control conditions. Two trials of each test were conducted before the application of CS or KT (pretest 1), immediately after the application (pretest 2), with posttests at 1 and 10 minutes after 4 sets of unilateral Bulgarian squats to failure (1 minute rest between sets). Tests included a Y balance test (measures: distance reached by nondominant foot in anterior, posterior lateral, and posterior medial directions) and drop jump landing balance test from a 50-cm platform (measures: ground reaction force, electromyography, and center of pressure). The fatigue protocol induced 25.3% decrease in unilateral squat repetitions from set 1 to set 4. There were no significant condition main effects or interactions for any balance measure or EMG before or after fatigue. In conclusion, independent of fatigue, there was no significant effect of CS or KT on balance outcomes immediately and up to 10 minutes following the fatiguing intervention. Thus, nonfatigued or muscles weakened by fatigue did not benefit from CS and KT application.
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- M Tyler Cavanaugh
- School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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Trecroci A, Formenti D, Rossi A, Esposito F, Alberti G. Acute effects of kinesio taping on a 6 s maximal cycling sprint performance. Res Sports Med 2016; 25:48-57. [PMID: 27855489 DOI: 10.1080/15438627.2016.1258644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Based on the hypothesis that tactile stimulation affects muscle activation levels, we theorized that taping vastus medialis and vastus lateralis muscles would improve a 6 s sprint cycling performance. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine whether the use of kinesio taping (KT) was helpful in increasing maximal-intensity cycling exercise. Sixteen active healthy subjects were enrolled in a randomized placebo, repeated measures design. All subjects were tested on a cycle ergometer under three conditions: without taping, taping along anterior thigh muscles and sham taping across the same muscle groups. Results showed a significant increase in peak power output and total work after the application compared to the condition with no tape applied (p < 0.05). No significant difference was found between the two modes of application. Our findings indicated that the tactile stimulation of KT applied longitudinally provided positive effects during a sprint cycling performance in healthy and active subjects.
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- Athos Trecroci
- a Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health , Università degli Studi di Milano , Milano , Italy
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- a Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health , Università degli Studi di Milano , Milano , Italy
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- a Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health , Università degli Studi di Milano , Milano , Italy
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- a Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health , Università degli Studi di Milano , Milano , Italy
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- a Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health , Università degli Studi di Milano , Milano , Italy
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Magalhães I, Bottaro M, Mezzarane RA, Neto FR, Rodrigues BA, Ferreira-Júnior JB, Carregaro RL. Kinesiotaping enhances the rate of force development but not the neuromuscular efficiency of physically active young men. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2016; 28:123-9. [PMID: 27128956 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Revised: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Investigations on the effects of KT on human performance have been increasing in the last few years. However, there is a paucity of studies investigating its effects on neuromuscular efficiency (NME) and rate of force development (RFD). OBJECTIVE To evaluate the NME and RFD of the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles in physically active individuals under KT application. METHOD Twenty young males (79.7±8.2kg; 1.78±0.05m; 24.7±4.4years) performed three conditions in a randomized order: (1) Baseline (BL, no tape); (2) Activation (ACTIKT, tape for muscle activation); and (3) Inhibition (INHIKT, tape for muscle inhibition). The tape was applied along the lateral and medial border of gastrocnemius with 30% tension for 48h. Peak torque (PT), RFD and NME were measured at BL and 48h after ACTIKT and INHIKT by performing a maximum isometric contraction. RESULTS The RFD was significantly higher in ACTIKT compared to BL at 0-30 (P=0.010), 0-50 (P=0.008) and 0-100ms (P=0.007). The PT and NME did not differ among conditions (P>0.05). CONCLUSION KT applied for muscle activation yielded a higher RFD during the initial phase of the muscle contraction. However, KT has no enhancement effect on NME and peak torque.
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- Igor Magalhães
- College of Physical Education, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brazil
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- College of Physical Education, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Signal Processing and Motor Control, College of Physical Education, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Brazil
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- School of Physical Therapy, Campus UnB Ceilândia, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brazil
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- College of Physical Education, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brazil; School of Physical Therapy, Campus UnB Ceilândia, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brazil.
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Kinesio Tex tape (KT) is used to prevent and treat sports-related injuries and to enhance muscle performance. It has been proposed that the direction of taping may either facilitate or inhibit the muscle by having different effects on cutaneous receptors that modulate excitability of the motor neurons. This study had 2 goals. First, we wished to determine if KT application affects muscle performance and if the method of application facilitates or inhibits muscle performance. This was assessed by measuring isokinetic knee extension peak torque in the knee extensor. Second, we assessed neurological effects of taping on the excitability of the motor neurons by measuring the reflex latency and action potential by electromyography (EMG) in the patellar reflex. The study was a single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial with 28 healthy volunteers with no history of knee injuries. Participants received facilitative KT treatment, inhibitory KT treatment, or Hypafix taping of the knee extensor. There were significant differences in the peak torque between 3 treatments (F(2,54) = 4.873, P < 0.01). Post hoc analysis revealed that facilitative KT treatment resulted in higher knee extensor peak torque performance than inhibitory KT treatment (P = 0.036, effect size 0.26). There were, however, no significant differences in the reflex latency (F(2,54) = 2.84, P = 0.067) nor in the EMG values (F(2,54) = 0.18, P = 0.837) in the patellar reflex between the 3 taping applications. The findings suggest that the direction of KT application over the muscle has specific effects on muscle performance. Given the magnitude of effect is small, interpretation of clinical significance should be considered with caution. The underlying mechanism warrants further investigation.
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- Simon S Yeung
- From the Centre for Sports Training and Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Guner S, Alsancak S, Koz M. Effect of two different kinesio taping techniques on knee kinematics and kinetics in young females. J Phys Ther Sci 2015; 27:3093-6. [PMID: 26644651 PMCID: PMC4668142 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.3093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The application of kinesio taping may improve strength and performance, inhibit
and facilitate motor activity, and increase range of motion. The aim of this study was to
compare the effects of kinesio taping facilitation and inhibition applications on
spatiotemporal knee kinematics and kinetics during walking activity in healthy subjects.
[Subjects and Methods] A three-dimensional quantitative gait evaluation was performed
without tape and with, facilitation and inhibition kinesio taping application on the knee.
Sixteen healthy female college students (age, 19.7 ± 0.4 years; height, 1.64 ± 3.4 cm;
body mass, 51.5 ± 4.8 kg) participated in the study. [Results] Spatiotemporal parameters
(cadence, walking speed, stride length) were significantly different among the trials.
Knee joint sagittal plane range of motion was not different with either kinesio taping
application. Knee external flexion moment during the early stance phase decreased
significantly with facilitation kinesio taping and increased with the inhibition kinesio
taping. Knee external extension moment during the mid-stance phase increased with
facilitation kinesio taping. Knee power parameters, eccentric activity in the rectus
femoris during the pre-swing phase was significantly increased with inhibition kinesio
taping application, while eccentric activity of the hamstrings during the terminal swing
of gait was decreased. [Conclusion] These findings showed that facilitation kinesio taping
application affected the terminal stance phase and that inhibition kinesio taping
influenced the terminal swing phase compared with the no tape condition.
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- Senem Guner
- Department of Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vocational School of Health Services, Ankara University, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vocational School of Health Services, Ankara University, Turkey
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- Sports Sciences Faculty, Ankara University, Turkey
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