Postural taping applied to the low back influences kinematics and EMG activity during patient transfer in physical therapists with chronic low back pain

Kang, Min-Hyeok; Choi, Su-Hong; Oh, Jae-Seop

doi:10.1016/j.jelekin.2013.02.009

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“…Non-elastic tape (NT) was first introduced in 1984 by Jenny McConnell 11 ) , and includes the application of a protective undertape, followed by a rigid overtape which is used to apply tension 12 ) . It has been reported to enhance muscle activity, improve joint alignment, affect proprioception and neuromuscular control, and restore functional movement 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ) .…”

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Effects of kinesio tape compared with non-elastic tape on hand grip strength

Kim

2016

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] Many assumptions have been made about taping and several studies have considered tape application methods; however, the true effect of taping on muscle strength remains unclear. Most previous studies compared application techniques using Kinesio tape (KT), but studies that compared muscle strength using non-elastic tape (NT) are limited. Moreover, no studies have applied KT and NT in the same way to assess grip strength in normal subjects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of application of two tapes with different elastic properties on maximal grip strength in healthy adults. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty healthy adults were divided into two groups (KT and NT). Maximal grip strength was measured with a dynamometer. Forearm extensor muscles of the dominant hand were then taped and subjects were immediately asked to perform hand grip movement with maximum strength in the same standardized manner. [Results] In the KT group, maximal grip strength was significantly increased compared to the initial value; however, in the NT group, there was no significant difference in maximal grip strength. [Conclusion] This study suggests that only Kinesio tape can increase maximal grip strength immediately after application on the extensor region of the forearm.

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Effects of kinesio tape compared with non-elastic tape on hand grip strength

Kim

2016

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…According to these findings, kinesiology tape helps motor-sensory inputs increase (17). Non-elastic taping is a useful method for correcting joint alignment and enhancing muscle activity for the generation of force after musculoskeletal injuries (10,11). The taping may place the muscle at a more mechanically right length to increase its contraction.…”

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“…It has reported that elastic taping is also a valid technique for reducing spasticity and related symptoms in a short period of time and improving balance and walking in people with spinal cord injury (9). In addition, non-elastic taping is a useful method for correcting joint alignment and enhancing muscle activity for the generation of force after musculoskeletal injuries (10,11). The exact mechanism of how ankle taping may increase stability is not fully understood.…”

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Effects of Lower Leg Therapeutic Taping on Balance in Central Nervous System Diseases: A Systematic Review of Literature

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Gholami

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Middle East J Rehabil Health Stud

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Context: Balance control results from multiple interactions between different systems: input from the visual, the somatosensory, and the vestibular systems are integrated and regulated by the central nervous system to ensure standing balance. One of the effective interventions is using ankle taping. The purpose of this review was to assess the effectiveness of ankle taping on balance in central nervous system diseases. Evidence Acquisition: This study is a systematic review and databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Ovid, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched for original scientific articles that were published between January 1990 to July 2018. Studies investigating the effect of therapeutic ankle taping on balance in central nervous system diseases were included. The PEDro quality scale was used to investigate the studies included; it investigates taping, balance, central nervous system disease. Results: Seven articles were included from 256 relevant articles. There were differences among the studies in terms of methodology, design, outcomes, sample size, procedure, etc. The results showed that using lower leg taping can be effective in balance improvement. Conclusions: Using lower leg taping can be effective in balance improvement in central nervous system diseases.

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“…This would reduce the spindle afferent input upon the motoneurone pool, which may lead to its inhibition. The mechanisms of cutaneous mechanoreceptors have been explained in several studies 8 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 29 , 30 ) , and most studies consider taping the skin to be an effective way to stimulate cutaneous mechanoreceptors, thereby allowing more sensory signals to be carried to the central nervous system for information integration 31 , 32 ) . Recent studies have documented increasing proprioceptive function resulting from the cutaneous afferent stimulation of the skin 17 , 31 ) .…”

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“…Non-elastic taping enhances the ability to generate force 14 ) , improves joint realignment, and leads to decreased joint reaction forces 17 ) . Non-elastic taping also immediately corrects faulty joint alignment or restricts joint range of motion (ROM) 19 , 20 ) . Recent studies have reported significant effects on proprioception and neuromuscular control 18 , 21 ) , and non-elastic taping appears to be the rehabilitation technique of choice in the clinic.…”

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The effects of non-elastic taping on muscle tone in stroke patients: a pilot study

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[Purpose] Hemiplegia occurs when posturing with a dominant flexor tone is present in the upper limbs, thus preventing increased abnormal tone. We attempted to improve the side effects of this condition using elbow re-positioning with non-elastic tape; this method is used to modulate abnormal muscle tone in chronic hemiplegic stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Fourteen post-stroke patients were included in this study. Non-elastic tape was applied to the elbow joint in a spiral manner. Before and after the tape was applied, the degree of spasticity (hypertonia) was measured in the elbow flexor muscles using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Global synkinesis (GS) intensity using electromyography (EMG) was measured in the biceps brachii and triceps brachii during voluntary isometric elbow contractions of the contralateral upper limbs. [Results] Application of non-elastic tape at the elbow joint significantly changed the GS intensity, but no significant changes were found when compared with the MAS. [Conclusion] This study demonstrates that non-elastic tape can be used to decrease abnormal elbow flexor tone. The findings may be used to influence the choice of intervention regarding muscle tone and spastic elbow flexion.

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Postural taping applied to the low back influences kinematics and EMG activity during patient transfer in physical therapists with chronic low back pain

Cited by 33 publications

References 29 publications

Effects of kinesio tape compared with non-elastic tape on hand grip strength

Effects of kinesio tape compared with non-elastic tape on hand grip strength

Effects of Lower Leg Therapeutic Taping on Balance in Central Nervous System Diseases: A Systematic Review of Literature

The effects of non-elastic taping on muscle tone in stroke patients: a pilot study

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