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Immediate Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Peak Torque and Knee Joint Repositioning Error in Healthy Males: Effects of Different Tensions and Directions Publisher



Mohammadi M1 ; Ghotbi N1 ; Ranjbar P2 ; Malmir K1 ; Rezaeian T3 ; Bahadorifar H4
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  1. 1. Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Scientists, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Interdisciplinary Department, School of Graduate Studies, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada
  3. 3. Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation, Kerman University of Medical Scientists, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation, Shiraz University of Medical Scientists, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Published:2024


Abstract

Background: Knee joint injuries may result from compromised quadriceps muscle strength or diminished knee joint proprioception. The application of Kinesio tape (KT) on the quadriceps muscle from origin to insertion (OTI-KT) or insertion to origin (ITO-KT) could impact knee joint proprioception and quadriceps muscle strength. This study aims to assess the effects of different tensions and directions of KT application on active and passive knee joint repositioning errors (AJRE and PJRE) and peak concentric and eccentric peak torque (CPT and EPT) of the quadriceps muscles in healthy males. Method: Twenty-one healthy males participated in this repeated-measures study design. CPT, EPT, AJRE, and PJRE of the dominant limb were measured by a Biodex dynamometer before and after applying OTI-KT with 0%, 15%, and 40% extra tensions and ITO-KT with 0% tension. Results: ITO-KT demonstrated a significant reduction in AJRE (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, for OTI-KT, a statistically significant difference was observed in both AJRE and PJRE concerning time (F1,126 = 19.74, p < 0.05 for AJRE; F1,126 = 9.96, p < 0.05 for PJRE) and tension (F2,126 = 22.14, p < 0.05 for AJRE; F2,126 = 20.67, p < 0.05 for PJRE). Conclusion: Applying KT, especially OTI KT with 40% and 15% extra tension, shows potential in enhancing knee proprioception without immediate impacts on quadriceps muscle torque. This suggests applications in sports performance and knee injury rehabilitation. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd
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