Does ankle Kinesio Taping® application improve static and dynamic balance in healthy trained semi-professional soccer male players? A single blinded randomized placebo controlled crossover study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Esposito ◽  
L. Barni ◽  
F. Manzi ◽  
P. Braccio ◽  
L. Latella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crossover Study ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Professional Soccer

scholarly journals Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT): Comparison of Results with and without Neuromuscular Ankle Bandage

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Zamorano ◽  
Jair Burboa ◽  
Diego Cuzmar ◽  
Jose Hun ◽  
Guillermo Robles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postural Stability ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Crossover Design ◽  
The Other ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
National Team ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test

Study Design: Prospective study, simple crossover design. Background: Proprioception is a cornerstone for maintaining joint and postural stability. Dynamic stability is particularly emphasized within these components. This feature is important in the rehabilitation field. Therefore, the quest for elements to improve these values ​​can bring advantages in sports. Objectives: Evaluate if there are advantages in the performance of a Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) using Kinesio taping. Methods: We evaluated 10 professional soccer players from the Chilean women’s national team. They were randomly divided into 2 groups. One group had Kinesio taping and their SEBT performance was evaluated. The other group performed the measurements without the use of Kinesio Taping. Afterward, each group performed the evaluation they did not do during the first stage. We then compared the performance achieved with and without the use of Kinesio Taping Results: There were significant differences in the performance achieved by the players who had the SEBT bandage applied in comparison to the players that did no. This was confirmed by using the non-parametric Wilcox test for each of the SEBT positions. Conclusions: Kinesio taping has positive implications in the SEBT. We can extrapolate that its use can improve the dynamic balance and thus become an important pillar in sports rehabilitation.

The Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Recovering From Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Crossover Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-393
Author(s):  
Berkiye Kirmizigil ◽  
Jeffry Roy Chauchat ◽  
Omer Yalciner ◽  
Gozde Iyigun ◽  
Ender Angin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crossover Study ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Kinesio Taping

Context: Kinesio taping (KT) is a popular taping technique used in the recovery process; however, in the relevant literature, there is no real consensus on its efficacy. Objective: To investigate whether rectus femoris KT application after delayed onset muscle soreness enhances recovery of muscle soreness, edema, and physical performance. Participants: A total of 22 healthy amateur male athletes participated in this study. Design: Randomized, crossover study. Setting: Human performance laboratory of the university. Interventions: Participants performed an exercise protocol inducing delayed onset muscle soreness. They accomplished 2 distinct trials, with or without KT. The washout period between trials was 6 weeks. For the KT condition, KT inhibition technique was used and applied immediately after exercise bilaterally on rectus femoris. Main Outcome Measures: Range of motion, muscle soreness, and edema were measured at baseline, 30 minutes, 24, 48, and 72 hours postexercise. Dynamic balance, sprint, and horizontal jump were evaluated at similar time frame except for 30-minute postexercise. Results: The findings showed that there were no significant differences between the KT group (KTG) and control group for all outcome variables (P > .05). Muscle soreness returned to baseline values 72 hours postexercise only within the KTG (P > .05). Although the horizontal jump performance decreased substantially from baseline to 24 and 48 hours postexercise only within the control group (P < .05), the performance increased significantly from 24 to 72 hours postexercise within the KTG (P < .05). Balance increased significantly from baseline to 48 hours postexercise (P < .05) in both groups. Balance also increased significantly from baseline to 72 hours postexercise only within the KTG (P < .05). The effect size of soreness which is our primary outcome was large in both groups (r > .5). Conclusions: KT is favorable in the recovery of muscle soreness after delayed onset muscle soreness. KT has beneficial effects on horizontal jump performance and dynamic balance.

scholarly journals Is Kinesio taping better than placebo taping for improving performance during unilateral vertical jump and hop tests? Protocol study for a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Igor Phillip dos Santos Glória ◽  
Carolina Marciela Herpich ◽  
Felipe Serenza ◽  
Fabiano Politti ◽  
Tabajara De Oliveira Gonzalez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Triceps Surae ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Hop Tests ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Double Blind Clinical Trial ◽  
Hop Test

Introduction: Kinesio taping consists of the attachment of a thin elastic tape over specific muscles, the thickness of which is similar to that of the epidermis. This tape can be stretched to 140% of its original length, which demonstrates greater elasticity in comparison to conventional bandages. According to the creator of this method, Kinesio taping leads to better muscle activation or inhibition, reduces pain, swelling and muscle spasms and prevents muscle injury. Objective: The aim of the proposed study is to compare and analyze the immediate effect of Kinesio taping and placebo taping on performance during unilateral vertical jump and two hop tests by young professional soccer players. Methods: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial will be conducted involving 100 athletes. The volunteers will be submitted to an evaluation of the dominant lower limb using the Single Leg Hop Test and Single Leg Triple Hop Test as well as the evaluation of a unilateral vertical jump on a pressure platform. The athletes will then be randomly allocated to two groups. Group A will receive Kinesio taping of the triceps surae muscle as described by Kase (2003, 2013) and Group B will receive a placebo taping of the same muscle. After 30 minutes, the volunteers will be submitted to the same evaluation tests. Analysis: Intra-group and inter-group analyses of the results will be performed. Statistical tests will be conducted considering a 5% significance level. This study is registered with Clinical Trials under protocol number: NCT02560961 

Effect of Core Stabilization Training on Dynamic Balance in Professional Soccer Players

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (06) ◽  
pp. 299-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kachanathu ◽  
P. Tyagi ◽  
P. Anand ◽  
U. Hameed ◽  
A. Algarni
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Core Stabilization ◽  
Professional Soccer

scholarly journals Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Kinesio Taping Improves Range of Motion of Ankle Dorsiflexion and Balance Ability in Chronic Stroke Patients

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1426
Author(s):  
Donghwan Park ◽  
Youngsook Bae
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Muscle Synergy ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ◽  
Balance Ability

This study aimed to determine the effect of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) pattern Kinesio taping (KT) application on the ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DF-ROM) and balance ability in patients with chronic stroke. This crossover study included 18 patients with stroke. The subjects were randomly assigned to three interventions: barefoot, ankle KT (A-KT), and PNF-KT. The A-KT was applied to the gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior (TA) muscles, and subtalar eversion. The PNF-KT was applied on the extensor hallucis, extensor digitorum, and TA muscles. DR-ROM was measured using the iSen™, a wearable sensor. Balance ability was assessed based on static balance, measured by the Biodex Balance System (BBS), and dynamic balance, measured by the timed up and go (TUG) test and dynamic gait index (DGI). Compared with the barefoot and A-KT interventions, PNF-KT showed significant improvements in the ankle DF-ROM and BBS scores, TUG, and DGI. PNF-KT, for functional muscle synergy, improved the ankle DF-ROM and balance ability in patients with chronic stroke. Therefore, the application of PNF-KT may be a feasible therapeutic method for improving ankle movement and balance in patients with chronic stroke. Additional research is recommended to identify the long-term effects of the PNF-KT.

scholarly journals Immediate effect of stabilization exercises versus conventional exercises of the trunk on dynamic balance among trained soccer players

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Cyanna Joseph D’souza ◽  
Haripriya Santhakumar ◽  
Bhaskara Bhandary ◽  
Abhishek Rokaya
Keyword(s):  
Crossover Study ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Body Balance ◽  
Trunk Stability ◽  
Exercise Condition ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Trunk Stabilization

Background: Trunk stability is key in controlling body balance and movements. Trunk Stabilization Exercises (TSE) and Conventional Trunk Exercises (CTE) are performed to improve dynamic balance. The authors have previously reported that dynamic balance was improved by a 12-week and 6-week TSE program. However, there is a dearth of research on its immediate effect on dynamic balance in trained soccer players. Objective: To compare the immediate effeect of TSE with that of CTE on dynamic balance in trained soccer players. Methods: Forty-eight male soccer players (24.60 ffi 1.38 years) participated in this crossover study, wherein each participant took part in three exercise sessions: TSE, CTE, and No Exercise control (NE), each consisting of three steps: pre-test, intervention and post-test, with an interval of one week between each exercise condition. To assess dynamic balance, the Y Balance Test-Lower Quarter (YBT-LQ) score in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions was measured before and 5 minutes after each intervention. Results: The YBT-LQ composite score was significantly improved after TSE (0.51) as compared to CTE (0.22) and NE (0.04) (p < 0.05). Furthermore, in TSE and CTE conditions, YBT-LQ scores of the posterolateral and posteromedial directions significantly improved at the post-test (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Both TSE and CTE are effective in immediately improving dynamic balance; however, TSE showed greater improvement as compared to the latter. Immediate improvements in the posteromedial and posterolateral directions of the YBT-LQ were demonstrated after performing the TSE and CTE.

scholarly journals Differences in Soccer Players' Dynamic Balance Across Levels of Competition

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 616-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Butler ◽  
Corey Southers ◽  
Paul P. Gorman ◽  
Kyle B. Kiesel ◽  
Phillip J. Plisky
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
Male High School

Context Balance ability has been associated with performance and injury prevention in athletes. Few published reports have investigated the differences in dynamic balance abilities among male high school, collegiate, and professional soccer players. Objective To examine the differences on the Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test in male high school, collegiate, and professional soccer players. Design Descriptive laboratory study. Setting Field testing. Patients or Other Participants Dynamic balance data were collected for male high school (HS; n = 38), collegiate (n = 37), and professional (n = 44) soccer players during preparticipation physical examinations using the Lower Quarter Y Balance Test standardized protocol. Main Outcome Measure(s) For the Lower Quarter Y Balance Test, the participant reaches with 1 foot in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions while standing on a centralized stance platform with the other foot. The test is performed for both left and right limbs. Differences in reach distances between competition levels were analyzed using a 1-way analysis of variance with significance set at P &lt; .05. The HS group had a greater anterior reach distance than the other 2 groups. In contrast, the HS group had less reach distance in the posteromedial and posterolateral directions than the other groups. Also, HS players tended to exhibit a lower composite reach score than the other groups, but this difference was not significant (P = .08). No differences were observed among groups for bilateral symmetry in any of the reach directions. Conclusions Dynamic balance performance varied with competition level. This may indicate that athletes' movement strategies may be different depending on the competition level and that normative values may need to be established for each competition level.

Kinesio taping does not alter muscle torque, muscle activity or jumping performance in professional soccer players: A randomized, placebo-controlled, blind, clinical trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 869-877 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Phillip dos Santos Glória ◽  
Fabiano Politti ◽  
Ernesto Cesar Pinto Leal Junior ◽  
Paulo Roberto Garcia Lucareli ◽  
Carolina Marciela Herpich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Muscle Torque ◽  
Jumping Performance ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Professional Soccer

Variations in cricket players’ upper body dynamic balance across different levels of competition

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepika Singla ◽  
M. Ejaz Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
Bilateral Differences ◽  
Body Dynamic

AbstractBackgroundBalance ability has been associated with performance and injury prevention in athletes. Previous studies have investigated the differences in lower body dynamic balance abilities among male high school, collegiate and professional soccer players.ObjectiveTo investigate the differences on the Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT) in school, collegiate and employed cricket players.SubjectsDynamic balance data were collected for school (SCH; n = 22), collegiate (COL; n = 19) and employed (EMP; n = 15) cricket players of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India using the UQYBT standardized protocol.MethodsFor the UQYBT, the participant reached with one hand in the medial, superolateral and inferolateral directions while maintaining three points of contact (other hand and both feet). The test was performed for both non-dominant and dominant hands.ResultsThe SCH group had the least medial reach distance than the other two groups (p = 0.010). Also, SCH players tended to exhibit a lower composite reach score than the other groups, but this difference was not significant (p > 0.05). No bilateral differences were observed among the three groups in any of the reach directions.ConclusionsUpper body dynamic balance performance varied with the competition level. This may indicate that athletes’ movement strategies may be different depending on the competition level and that normative values may need to be established for each competition level.

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