No Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Passive Tension, Strength or Quadriceps Muscle Activation of During Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contractions in Resistance Trained Men

Freitas, Fábio Sisconeto de; Brown, Lee E.; Gomes, Willy Andrade; Behm, David G.; Marchetti, Paulo Henrique

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“…Nonetheless, there are studies related to this issue in the context of other muscles. According to de Freitas et al [ 49 ], KT application did not exert any influence on quadriceps muscle activation. Moreover, Halski et al [ 50 ] and Serrão et al [ 51 ] did not note any differences in the activation of vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL) and rectus femoris (RF) following KT application.…”

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Effects of Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping on Gluteus Medius Muscle Activation in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Study

Zaworski

Baj–Korpak

Kręgiel-Rosiak

et al. 2022

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Background: Gluteus medius muscle (GMed) dysfunctions may be associated with pain and functional problems in the lumbar spine and lower limbs. The study sought to assess the effects of applying kinesio taping (KT) and rigid taping (RT) on GMed in the dominant leg of healthy individuals. Furthermore, an attempt was made to indicate which of the applied exercises brought about the greatest activation of GMed. Methods: The study included 90 individuals, with an average age of 21.79. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: kinesio tape (KT), rigid tape (RT) and placebo tape (C). GMed activation was assessed using sEMG during the performance of such exercises as glute bridge, unilateral glute bridge, clamshell, pelvic drop and lunge. Each of the participants was examined three times—before taping, immediately after and 48 h after taping. Results: Before taping, the greatest GMed activation on the dominant side was noted in clamshell (54.12 %MVIC), whereas the lowest GMed activation was observed in glute bridge (36.35 %MVIC). The comparison of results obtained before and immediately after taping in all the groups revealed a statistically significant increase in GMed activation (p < 0.05), while the comparison of results achieved before and 48 h after taping showed significant differences in glute bridge in groups KT and RT. In all the groups, the differences in results obtained in the other exercises were not significant. Taking into account each of the applied exercises, at none of the three stages of examination were the differences between the groups significant. Conclusions: Regardless of the type of taping applied (KT, RT, C), a significant increase in GMed activation was noted in all the exercises immediately after taping. At none of the stages of examination were the differences between the groups significant.

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Effects of Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping on Gluteus Medius Muscle Activation in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Study

Zaworski

Baj–Korpak

Kręgiel-Rosiak

et al. 2022

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“…This passive tension in which the KT material is placed in could be considered an additional energy added to the eccentric muscle energy. Hence, improvement in effort is elicited [29].…”

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Effect of kinesiotaping on subtalar evertor and invertor muscle strength in healthy individuals

Mohamed¹,

Abdallah²

2022

Physiother Quart.

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Introduction. To date, no study examined the effect of ankle kinesiotaping on eccentric versus concentric subtalar evertor and invertor strength nor compared its effect between evertors and invertors. This study examined the effect of kinesiotaping on peak subtalar evertor and invertor eccentric and concentric torques assessed at 120°/sec. Eccentric versus concentric torque in both muscle groups as well as evertor versus invertor torque at both modes of muscle contraction were examined. Methods. A group of 30 healthy individuals (24 males and 6 females) with mean age 21 ± 2.73 years, height 1.73 ± 0.08 m, and weight 75 ± 6.20 kg were tested. They were randomly tested with kinesiotape use and without. The kinesiotape was applied on the tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior, peroneus longus and peroneus brevis muscles. The peak torques were assessed using a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Results. 2×2×2 Repeated Measure ANOVA revealed that the peak torque was significantly higher with kinesiotape use compared with no tape for both eccentric and concentric evertors, and eccentric invertors (p 0.009). The eccentric peak torque was significantly higher than the concentric for both evertors and invertors with kinesiotape use, and evertors with no tape (p 0.001). Finally, the invertor concentric torque was significantly higher than the evertor torque with no tape use (p < 0.001). Conclusions. Ankle kinesiotaping improves both evertor and invertor torques with the eccentric torque being significantly improved compared with the concentric. No significant effect on evertors versus invertors was found. This suggests kinesiotape use for managing musculoskeletal disorders caused by impaired subtalar muscle strength as lateral ankle sprains.

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“…No tension ceived maximum strength for the forearm muscles, [61][62][63] quadriceps, [64][65][66][67] and calf muscles. 67 Researchers have also reported no therapeutic differences between KT, sham tape, and control group for individuals with lateral epicondylitis [68][69][70] and chronic low back pain.…”

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Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States

Cheatham

Baker

Abdenour³

2021

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

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BackgroundThe existing body of kinesiology tape (KT) research reveals inconsistent results which challenges the efficacy of the intervention. Understanding professional beliefs and KT clinical application might provide insight for future research and development of evidence-based guidelines. PurposeThe purpose of this study was to survey and document the beliefs and clinical application methods of KT among healthcare professionals in the United States. DesignCross-sectional survey study. MethodsA 30-question online survey was emailed to members of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Professionals were also informed through a recruitment post in different private healthcare Facebook groups. ResultsOne thousand and eighty-three respondents completed the survey. Most respondents used KT for post-injury treatment (74%), pain modulation (67%), and neuro-sensory feedback (60%). Most believed that KT stimulates skin mechanoreceptors (77%), improve local circulation (69%), and modulates pain (60%). Some respondents believed KT only created a placebo effect (40%) and use it for such therapeutic purposes (58%). Most used a standard uncut roll (67%) in black (71%) or beige (66%). Most respondents did not use any specialty pre-cut tape (83%), infused tape (99.54%), or a topical analgesic with tape (65%). The most common tape tension lengths used by respondents were 50% tension (47%) and 25% (25%) tension. Patient reported outcomes (80%) were the most common clinical measures. Most respondents provided skin prep (64%) and tape removal (77%) instructions. Some did not provide any skin prep (36%) or tape removal (23%) instruction. The average recommended times to wear KT were two to three days (60%). The maximum times ranged from two to five days (81%). ConclusionThis survey provides insight into how professionals use KT and highlights the gap between research and practice. Future research should address these gaps to better determine evidence-based guidelines.

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No Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Passive Tension, Strength or Quadriceps Muscle Activation of During Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contractions in Resistance Trained Men

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Effects of Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping on Gluteus Medius Muscle Activation in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Study

Effects of Kinesio Taping and Rigid Taping on Gluteus Medius Muscle Activation in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Study

Effect of kinesiotaping on subtalar evertor and invertor muscle strength in healthy individuals

Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States

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