Kinesio taping effect on quadriceps strength and lower limb function of healthy individuals: A blinded, controlled, randomized, clinical trial

Jesus, Julio Fernandes de; Novello, Aline de Almeida; Nakaoka, Gustavo Bezerra; Reis, Amir Curcio dos; Fukuda, Thiago Yukio; Bryk, Flávio Fernandes

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2015.11.004

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“…Our findings also suggest that kinesiology tape is not effective at improving performance in healthy individuals, irrespective of colour. This supports previous work that has demonstrated kinesiology tape application does not improve muscle strength or function in this population [ 15 – 17 ]. In addition, our work concurs with previous data demonstrating that kinesiology taping conditions have no effect on motor-evoked potential amplitudes in calf musculature at rest or during movement, highlighting that this is also the case in muscles of the thigh [ 6 ].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…However, research into the effect of kinesiology tape on performance is conflicting [ 9 ]. While a number of studies report that kinesiology tape positively influences athletic performance, lower limb strength, and neuromuscular function [ 10 – 14 ], others report that kinesiology tape has no effect on these outcomes [ 15 – 19 ]. Despite this uncertainty, user satisfaction with kinesiology tape remains high, suggesting that there may be a psychological component associated with its use [ 7 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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The influence of kinesiology tape colour on performance and corticomotor activity in healthy adults: a randomised crossover controlled trial

Cavaleri

Thapa

Beckenkamp

et al. 2018

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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BackgroundThere 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.MethodsThirty 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.ResultsKinesiology 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).ConclusionThis 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 registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry. ACTRN12616001506482. Prospectively registered on 01/11/2016.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The influence of kinesiology tape colour on performance and corticomotor activity in healthy adults: a randomised crossover controlled trial

Cavaleri

Thapa

Beckenkamp

et al. 2018

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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“…It is difficult to conclude that the effect of KT application is simply due to the placebo effect because its effects on pain, disability, and functional performance have been controversial over a decade [1,3,4,13,18,19,21,23,25,[44][45][46].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effects of Double-Taped Kinesio Taping on Pain and Functional Performance due to Muscle Fatigue in Young Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee

Lim

2020

IJERPH

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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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“…The taping methods of the KT-T on rectus femoris (RF), vastus medialis oblique (VMO), and vastus lateralis (VL) were as follows (Lins et al, 2013;Poon et al, 2015;Fernandes de Jesus et al, 2016): (1) from a point 10 cm below the anterior superior iliac spine and split in the form of "Y" above the patella, finishing at tibial tuberosity (RF); (2) from the middle third of the medial thigh to the medial edge of the patella (VM); and (3) start from the greater trochanter of femur, finishing at the lateral edge of the patella (VMO). KT-T consistency with 50% tension was maintained in the muscles with the following equation, the leg length of the taping area was measured to calculate the actual length of the taping Yam T. T. T. et al, 2019).…”

Section: Taping Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Given the popularity of KT among sports enthusiasts, numerous studies demonstrated that KT can improve knee proprioception (Hosp et al, 2015) and activate the quadriceps (Liu et al, 2019). However, the proposed effect of KT was not found in some studies (Fernandes de Jesus et al, 2016;Oliveira et al, 2016;Serrao et al, 2016). Poon et al (2015) even demonstrated that KT may cause sub-optimal quadricep function (Herrington et al, 2005;Poon et al, 2015).…”

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Effect of Short-Term Kinesiology Taping on Knee Proprioception and Quadriceps Performance in Healthy Individuals

Wei

Wang

2020

Front. Physiol.

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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, η 2 = 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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Kinesio taping effect on quadriceps strength and lower limb function of healthy individuals: A blinded, controlled, randomized, clinical trial

Cited by 20 publications

References 24 publications

The influence of kinesiology tape colour on performance and corticomotor activity in healthy adults: a randomised crossover controlled trial

The influence of kinesiology tape colour on performance and corticomotor activity in healthy adults: a randomised crossover controlled trial

Effects of Double-Taped Kinesio Taping on Pain and Functional Performance due to Muscle Fatigue in Young Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of Short-Term Kinesiology Taping on Knee Proprioception and Quadriceps Performance in Healthy Individuals

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