Improvements in strength and functional performance after Kinesio taping in semi-professional male soccer players with and without functional ankle instability

Fereydounnia, Sara; Shadmehr, Azadeh; Moghadam, Behrouz Attarbashi; Talebian, Saeed; Mir, Seyed Mohsen; Salemi, S.; Pourkazemi, Fereshteh

doi:10.1016/j.foot.2019.06.006

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“…One of the proposed mechanisms of Kinesio™ tape is to enhance proprioceptive sensibility after application, as it supports weak muscles, improves muscle functioning, decreases pain, repositions subluxated joints, and facilitates blood and lymph circulation [ 6 – 8 ]. These effects allow affected fascia and muscle to return to normal functioning by decreasing abnormal muscle tension and improving joint function [ 9 ].…”

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The effect of Kinesio taping on cervical proprioception in athletes with mechanical neck pain—a placebo-controlled trial

Alahmari

Tedla

Samuel

et al. 2020

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background Neck proprioception is critical in maintaining neuromuscular control in and around cervical joints. Kinesio™ tape may assist in rehabilitating joint position sense. The current study compares Kinesio™ tape’s effects versus a placebo on proprioception in college athletes experiencing mechanical neck pain. Methods This study randomized sixty-six athletes with mechanical neck pain into a Kinesio™ tape group (n = 33, mean age = 22.73 years) or placebo group (n = 33, mean age = 23.15 years). The Kinesio™ tape group received standard Kinesio™ taping applications with appropriate tension, while the placebo group received taping applications without tension. Outcome measures: The study assessed cervical joint position errors with a cervical range-of-motion (CROM) device, pain intensity with a visual analog scale (VAS), and neck functional disability with a neck disability index (NDI). It tested joint position errors through cervical flexion, extension, rotation left, and rotation right. All the outcome measures were recorded at the baseline and twice more following 3 and 7 days of tape applications. Results Multivariate analysis of variance test demonstrated a significant reduction in joint position errors in flexion, extension and right rotation following 3 days and 7 days of tape application among the Kinesio™ tape group. There was a significant main effect of time (P < 0.05) for joint position errors in left rotation and VAS after 3 days (p > 0.05), NDI after 3 and 7 days (p > 0.05). Conclusions The Kinesio™ tape application after 3 and 7 days effectively decreased joint position errors and neck pain intensity in mechanical neck pain participants compared to placebo, while there was no difference between both groups in the NDI. Trial registration (CTRI/2011/07/001925). This study was retrospectively registered on the 27th July, 2011. Level of evidence IIB

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The effect of Kinesio taping on cervical proprioception in athletes with mechanical neck pain—a placebo-controlled trial

Alahmari

Tedla

Samuel

et al. 2020

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…Therefore, comparison of this study with other studies is difficult, and thus a sufficient review of literature is unavailable to support these findings. However, one recent study examining the effects of KT on hip abductor muscle strength in athletes with and without functional ankle instability (FAI) reported an increase in muscle strength after application of KT ( 15 ). However, in that study, KT was applied over both peroneus longus and GM muscles, not over GM only.…”

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“…The central nervous system integrates the sensory input and modulates gamma-motor firing, which, in turn, leads to increased muscle tone ( 29 ). KT may also improve self-confidence and sense of stability, leading to better athletic performance ( 15 ). Additional benefits of KT application are also reported, such as acceleration of healing process in injured tissues by promoting subcutaneous blood and lymphatic reflux ( 30 ).…”

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Effects of kinesio taping on hip abductor muscle strength and electromyography activity in athletes with chronic ankle instability: A randomized controlled trial

Ataullah

Kapoor²,

Alghadir³

et al. 2021

J Rehabil Med

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Objective Athletes with chronic ankle instability tend to develop hip abductor muscle weakness. Kinesio taping may help this muscle perform its functions, thus preventing injury. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of Kinesio taping on hip abductor muscle strength and electromyography (EMG) activity. Subjects A total of 34 athletes, mean age 22.08 years (standard deviation 2.71 years) participated in the study. Methods A pre-test–post-test experimental design was used. For the experimental group, Kinesio tape, and for the control group, Micropore tape, was applied over the gluteus medius muscle. Gluteus medius muscle strength and EMG activity were noted in supine and during the single-leg squat test (SLST), respectively, before and after the intervention. Strength was measured through maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) force with a handheld dynamometer, and muscle activation measured through EMG. Results In the experimental group, there was a significant increase in gluteus medius strength, by 10.27% ( p = 0.00), and a significant decrease in EMG activity ( p = 0.00), by 8.38%. In the control group, there was a significant increase in gluteus medius strength, by 2.89% ( p = 0.01) and a not statistically significant decrease in EMG activity, by 0.80% ( p = 0.15). Conclusion Kinesio taping is effective in increasing hip abductor muscle strength in athletes with chronic ankle instability. LAY ABSTRACT Athletes with chronic ankle instability tend to develop hip abductor weakness, which further predisposes them to injuries in the lower limb and hinders their athletic performance. Kinesio taping may help this muscle perform its functions. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Kinesio taping, applied over the hip abductors, on muscle strength and activation. A total of 34 athletes with chronic ankle instability were recruited to the study. Kinesio taping was found to be effective in increasing the strength of the hip abductor muscle and reducing its activation. Kinesio taping can be used by athletes with chronic ankle instability to prevent injury to the lower limb, for rehabilitation, and to enhance their athletic performance.

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“…(46) No se encontró asociación entre la flexibilidad con la prueba de flexión pasiva de cadera con rodilla extendida izquierda y el equilibrio dinámico con el SEBT total con la pierna derecha (p=0.503), lo que concuerda con un estudio que relaciona la movilidad funcional de la elevación de la pierna recta activa con el SEBT (p=0.55). (47) No se encontró asociación entre la flexibilidad con la prueba de abducción pasiva de cadera y el SEBT, lo que podemos contrastar con un estudio en el cual se realiza la prueba de SEBT con la aplicación de Kinesio Taping, lo que hace aumentar la fuerza muscular en abductores de caderas, eversores de tobillos y aumenta el valor de significancia de la prueba del SEBT con lo que podemos suponer que los resultados de la prueba mejoran en cuanto se aumente la fuerza muscular y con ello el equilibrio en miembros inferiores. (48) McCann con su estudio, afirma que no existen diferencias significativas los puntajes obtenidos entre estudiantes de secundaria y estudiantes universitarios con la prueba del SEBT (49); esto resulta relevante, ya que la data obtenida puede servir como base para futuros estudios con una población del mismo grupo etario para determinar qué cambios se generarán con el paso del tiempo.…”

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Asociación entre Flexibilidad de Miembros Inferiores y Equilibrio Dinámico en Estudiantes de una Academia de Fútbol de Lima, Perú

Ramírez¹,

Arata²

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Diseño de estudio: Observacional de tipo transversal analítico. Objetivos: Establecer si existe asociación entre la flexibilidad de miembros inferiores y el equilibrio dinámico en estudiantes de futbol soccer de una academia de Lima Perú. Antecedentes: El riesgo de lesión en la práctica de fútbol soccer está ampliamente documentado. Así mismo, la flexibilidad y el equilibrio son capacidades funcionales de consideración para el óptimo desempeño de la práctica deportiva. Material y métodos: Se evaluó la flexibilidad a través de la medida del rango articular con goniometría y se evaluó el equilibrio dinámico con la prueba de excursión en estrella, de la traducción al inglés Start Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). Resultados: Se encontró asociación entre la flexibilidad de la articulación de tobillo en la prueba de dorsiflexión con rodilla flexionada y los resultados de equilibrio dinámico con SEBT total. Conclusiones: Es necesario realizar más investigaciones con un diseño prospectivo para obtener significancia estadística de todas las pruebas.

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Improvements in strength and functional performance after Kinesio taping in semi-professional male soccer players with and without functional ankle instability

Cited by 16 publications

References 21 publications

The effect of Kinesio taping on cervical proprioception in athletes with mechanical neck pain—a placebo-controlled trial

The effect of Kinesio taping on cervical proprioception in athletes with mechanical neck pain—a placebo-controlled trial

Effects of kinesio taping on hip abductor muscle strength and electromyography activity in athletes with chronic ankle instability: A randomized controlled trial

Asociación entre Flexibilidad de Miembros Inferiores y Equilibrio Dinámico en Estudiantes de una Academia de Fútbol de Lima, Perú

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