The Effect of Kinesio Taping Pre-intervention on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Abstract

Purpose: This examined the effect of Kinesio taping pre-intervention on the pain, tenderness, proprioceptive sensation, and muscle strength associated with delayed onset muscle soreness. Methods: Thirty subjects were divided into a Kinesio taping application group of 15 subjects and a control non-taped group of 15 subjects, and the changes in individual variables were analyzed before taping and at 24, 48, and 72 hours after taping using two-way repeated ANOVA. Post-hoc t-tests were conducted in the cases with intergroup interactions, and the significance level α was set to α= 0.01. Results: The changes in pain during rest were significantly different only for the times, while the changes in pain during exercise were significantly different for the times, interactions between the times and groups, and intergroup changes (p< 0.05). The changes in tenderness were significantly different for the times and for interactions between the times and groups (p< 0.05). The changes in proprioceptive sensation were significantly different for the times, interactions between times and groups, and intergroup changes (p< 0.05). The changes in muscle strength were significantly different only for the times (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The application of Kinesio taping had positive effects on the pain, tenderness, and proprioceptive sensation of delayed onset muscle soreness. These results suggest that Kinesio taping can be a useful therapeutic factor in future studies and in clinical settings.

The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Muscle Strength and Balance Control Ability by Age Group: A Literature Review

“…[3][4][5] Kinesio taping is effective in suppressing or promoting muscle tension by attaching it to the skin of the relevant muscle to normalize the action of the main muscle that moves the joint. [5][6][7] Also, Kinesio taping is known as a safe treatment method due to its continuing effect and simple usage. 2,[5][6][7] To summarize the mechanisms of Kinesio taping claimed in previous studies, taping assists joints, reducing the load on muscles or tendons, and pulling the skin to reduce pressure on blood vessels so that circulation is improved.…”

“…[5][6][7] Also, Kinesio taping is known as a safe treatment method due to its continuing effect and simple usage. 2,[5][6][7] To summarize the mechanisms of Kinesio taping claimed in previous studies, taping assists joints, reducing the load on muscles or tendons, and pulling the skin to reduce pressure on blood vessels so that circulation is improved. And there was pain relief by the gate control theory.…”

Study on the Injury and Rehabilitation of Racket Athletes with Disabilities

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