Acute effect of inhibitory kinesio-tape of the upper trapezius on lower trapezius muscle excitation in healthy shoulders

Bohunicky, Sarah; Henderson, Zachariah J.; Simon, Nathaniel; Dacanay, Mark; Scribbans, Trisha D.

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.02.003

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“…The lower leg is the main load-bearing joint of the lower limb in jumping sports, such as running and basketball. In the process of running, due to various internal and external factors, it is easy to suffer injuries, such as bone, cartilage, tendon, and ligament [ 6 , 7 ]. During muscle movement, the blood flow of the muscle is finely regulated.…”

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The Application Value of MRI in the Training and Physical Rehabilitation of Gastrocnemius with Acute Sports Injury

Zhang

Liu

2021

Journal of Healthcare Engineering

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The purpose of this study was to analyze the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signs of acute gastrocnemius injury and to provide the basis for clinical diagnosis. Thirty-two patients with acute gastrocnemius muscle injury (19 males and 13 females, aged 18–63 years, mean 46 years) were recruited, and MRI scans were performed. The results showed that all the lesions of calf gastrocnemius were detected in 32 patients, including first-degree injury in 15 cases, second-degree injury in 15 cases, and third-degree injury in 2 cases. MRI can display the location and pathological changes of acute gastrocnemius injury, providing good imaging data for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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The Application Value of MRI in the Training and Physical Rehabilitation of Gastrocnemius with Acute Sports Injury

Zhang

Liu

2021

Journal of Healthcare Engineering

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“…However, the current study demonstrates that, while functional tasks may have a similar overall decreasing pattern, the lower trapezius may be more activated in the functional tasks as indicated by starting values lower than 2.0 at the lower humeral elevations and decreasing from there (Tie Apron the exception). Lower ratios may occur in functional tasks due to increased co-contraction for stability and precision, as these tasks were goal-directed and often loaded ( Bohunicky et al, 2021 ). Future research investigating activation patterns should consider these relative activation patterns during functional movements.…”

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Comparing and characterizing scapular muscle activation ratios in males and females during execution of common functional movements

Lang,

Chorneyko,

Heinrichs

2024

PeerJ

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Background The shoulder complex relies on scapular movement controlled by periscapular muscles for optimal arm function. However, minimal research has explored scapular muscle activation ratios during functional tasks, nor how they might be influenced by biological sex. This investigation aims to characterize how sex impacts scapular muscle activation ratios during functional tasks. Methods Twenty participants (ten females, ten males) were assessed with surface electromyography (EMG) and motion tracking during seven functional tasks. Activation ratios were calculated from normalized EMG for the three trapezius muscles and serratus anterior. Scapular angles were calculated using a YXZ Euler sequence. Two-way mixed methods ANOVAs (p < .05) were used to assess the effects of sex and humeral elevation level on ratios and angles. Results Sex-based differences were present in the Tie Apron task, with males exhibiting higher upper trapezius/lower trapezius and upper trapezius/middle trapezius ratios than females. Males also demonstrated decreased internal rotation in this task. Other tasks showcased significant sex-based differences in scapular upward rotation but not in activation ratios. Humeral elevation generally demonstrated an inverse relationship with scapular muscle activation ratios. Conclusions This study highlights sex-based differences in scapular muscle activation ratios during specific functional tasks, emphasizing the need to consider sex in analyses of shoulder movements. Normative activation ratios for functional tasks were provided, offering a foundation for future comparisons with non-normative groups. Further research is warranted to confirm and explore additional influencing factors, advancing our understanding of shoulder activation and movement in diverse populations.

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“…[11,12] The therapeutic benefits of KT comprise augmenting proprioception, facilitating or suppressing muscle excitability, ameliorating muscle function, encouraging blood and lymphatic circulation, alleviating pain, and realigning subluxated joints. [13][14][15] However, the precise mechanism of action of KT remains unclear and may be associated with normalizing the affected fascia and muscles by reducing abnormal muscle tone. [13] Additionally, some literature suggests that its efficacy is due to the interference of pain intensity via tactile stimulation.…”

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Effectiveness of Kinesio tape in the treatment of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Luo,

Chen,

Shen

et al. 2024

Medicine

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Objective: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the Kinesio tape in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) by meta-analysis. Methods: Two investigators independently conducted an electronic literature search to assess the outcomes of intramuscular patches for PFPS. Electronic databases included PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Wanfang Database, Chinese Journal Full Text Database (CNKI), and Wipo Database from November 2023. Extracted inclusion indicators included pain score VAS or NRS, knee function assessment knee pain syndrome (Kujala) score, and knee symptom score Lysholm knee score scale. Data were extracted and then meta-analyzed using Review Manager 5.3 software and Stata 17.0 software. Result: Fourteen studies were included, all of which were randomized controlled studies. The results showed that short-term pain relief was superior in the Kinesio tape (KT) group compared with the control group, with a statistically significant difference in the results (MD = −1.54, 95% CI [−2.32, −0.76], P = .0001); medium-term pain relief was superior in the KT group compared with the control group, with a statistically significant difference in the results (MD = −0.84, 95% CI [−1.50, −0.18], P = .01); long-term pain relief in the KT group was better than the control group, with statistically different results (MD = −0.56, 95% CI [−0.98, −0.13], P < .00001). In contrast, there was no significant difference between the KT group and the control group in the assessment of knee function (MD = −0.98, 95% CI [−4.03, 2.06], P = .03), and there was no significant difference between the KT group and the control group in the Lysholm knee score scale score of knee symptoms (MD = 4.18, 95% CI [−6.70, 15.05], P = .45). Conclusion: Kinesio taping can effectively relieve the pain of PFPS, but has no significant effect on the improvement of knee joint function and symptoms.

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Acute effect of inhibitory kinesio-tape of the upper trapezius on lower trapezius muscle excitation in healthy shoulders

Cited by 5 publications

References 54 publications

The Application Value of MRI in the Training and Physical Rehabilitation of Gastrocnemius with Acute Sports Injury

The Application Value of MRI in the Training and Physical Rehabilitation of Gastrocnemius with Acute Sports Injury

Comparing and characterizing scapular muscle activation ratios in males and females during execution of common functional movements

Effectiveness of Kinesio tape in the treatment of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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