Kinesio Taping® does not alter neuromuscular performance of femoral quadriceps or lower limb function in healthy subjects: Randomized, blind, controlled, clinical trial

Lins, Caio Alano de Almeida; Locks, Francisco; Amorim, Anita B.; Macedo, Liane de Brito; Brasileiro, Jamilson Simões

doi:10.1016/j.math.2012.06.009

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“…First, KT stimulates the cutaneous receptors by tactile stimulation, and second, KT increases the subcutaneous space and blood flow, both of which result in muscle activation. In the literature, there are several studies showing the effects of KT on muscle strength [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]; however, these studies have conflicting results. While some of the studies reported improvement in muscle strength [9,11], others found adverse outcomes [3][4][5][6][7][8].…”

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“…Although total work and PT values did not change in their study, time to PT decreased significantly. In a controlled trial by Lins et al, 60 nondisabled patients were randomized into KT, elastic bandage, and control groups [6]. KT was applied to vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, and rectus femoris muscles in the KT group.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Effects of KT on muscle strength have been studied in nondisabled subjects and subjects with knee osteoarthritis, yet the results of these studies are conflicting [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Furthermore, previous studies focused on short-term effects of KT application.…”

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Effects of Kinesio Tape application to quadriceps muscles on isokinetic muscle strength, gait, and functional parameters in patients with stroke

Ekiz¹,

Aslan²,

Özgirgin³

2015

J Rehabil Res Dev

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Abstract-The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Kinesio Tape (KT) application to quadriceps muscles on isokinetic muscle strength, gait, and functional parameters in patients with stroke. Twenty-four patients were allocated into KT and control groups. All patients participated in the same conventional rehabilitation program 5 times/wk for 4 wk. In addition, KT was applied to quadriceps muscles bilaterally to the patients in the KT group. Compared with baseline, peak torque levels increased significantly in both groups (all p < 0.05). However, change levels were significantly higher in the KT group than the control group at 60 degrees/second angular velocity (AV) in extension (p = 0.04) and 60 and 180 degrees/ second AV in flexion (both p = 0.02) on the paretic side. Moreover, the change levels were more prominent in the KT group at 60 and 180 degrees/second AV in extension (p = 0.03 and p = 0.04, respectively) on the nonparetic side. Gait, balance, mobility, and quality of life values improved significantly in both groups (all p < 0.05), yet the change levels between the groups did not reach significance (p > 0.05). KT application to quadriceps muscles in addition to conventional exercises for 4 wk is effective on isokinetic but not functional parameters.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effects of Kinesio Tape application to quadriceps muscles on isokinetic muscle strength, gait, and functional parameters in patients with stroke

Ekiz¹,

Aslan²,

Özgirgin³

2015

J Rehabil Res Dev

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“…In contrast, Lins et al (2013) suggested that the tension produced 65 from the tape is not sufficient to increase interstitial space in a rested situation to enhance 66 4 blood flow. Stedge, Kroskie, and Docherty (2012) did not find an effect on blood circulation 67 or on the endurance ratio over 30 isokinetic maximal plantar-and dorsiflexions when 68 kinesio-taping the gastrocnemius muscle of healthy participants.…”

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Effects of gluteal kinesio‐taping on performance with respect to fatigue in rugby players

Strutzenberger

Moore

Griffiths

et al. 2015

European Journal of Sport Science

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3Kinesio-tape ® has been suggested to increase blood circulation and lymph flow and might 4 influence the muscle's ability to maintain strength during fatigue. Therefore, the aim of 5 this study was to investigate the influence of gluteal Kinesio-tape ® on lower limb muscle 6 strength in non-fatigued and fatigued conditions. 10 male rugby union players performed 7 20 m sprint and vertical jump tests pre and post a rugby specific fatigue protocol. 20 m 8 sprint time was collected using light gates (SMARTSPEED). A 9 camera motion analysis 9 system (VICON, 100 Hz) and a force plate (Kistler, 1000 Hz) measured the kinematics 10 and kinetics during a counter movement jump and drop jump. The effect of tape and 11 fatigue on jump height, maximal vertical ground reaction force, reactivity strength index 12 as well as lower limb joint work were analysed via a two-way ANOVA. The fatigue protocol 13 resulted in significantly decreased performance of sprint time, jump heights and 14 alterations in joint work. No statistical differences were found between the taped and un-15 taped conditions in non-fatigued and fatigued situation as well as in the interaction with 16 fatigue. Therefore, taping the gluteal muscle does not influence the leg explosive strength 17 after fatiguing in healthy rugby players. 18 19

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“…The results of both immediate and long-term effects (10,11) are controversial, highlighting the need for further studies. In addition, the benefits of KT reported by users on a day-to-day technical application is unknown and without scientific and clinical evidence, raising the question of a possible "placebo effect" (12).…”

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Does the Kinesio Tape Provide more Knee Extensor Torque?

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Background: A strong performance from the quadriceps muscle has been associated with improved dynamic stabilization of the knee and a lower risk of injuries. Therefore, techniques that improve quadriceps muscle activity are often used in physiotherapy programs. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of Kinesio tape (KT) on the isokinetic parameters, in physically active women, 24 hours after being applied to the vastus medialis oblique, vastus lateralis oblique and vastus lateralis longus muscles.

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Kinesio Taping® does not alter neuromuscular performance of femoral quadriceps or lower limb function in healthy subjects: Randomized, blind, controlled, clinical trial

Cited by 157 publications

References 17 publications

Effects of Kinesio Tape application to quadriceps muscles on isokinetic muscle strength, gait, and functional parameters in patients with stroke

Effects of Kinesio Tape application to quadriceps muscles on isokinetic muscle strength, gait, and functional parameters in patients with stroke

Effects of gluteal kinesio‐taping on performance with respect to fatigue in rugby players

Does the Kinesio Tape Provide more Knee Extensor Torque?

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