The effects of Kinesio Taping on the trajectory of the forelimb and the muscle activity of the Musculus brachiocephalicus and the Musculus extensor carpi radialis in horses

Wrist splints are commonly prescribed to limit wrist motion and provide support at night and during inactive periods but are often used in the workplace. In theory, splinting the wrist should reduce wrist extensor muscle activity by stabilizing the joint and reducing the need for co-contraction to maintain posture. Ten healthy volunteers underwent a series of 24 10-s gripping trials with surface electromyography on 6 forearm muscles. Trials were randomized between splinted and nonsplinted conditions with three wrist postures (30° flexion, neutral, and 30° extension) and four grip efforts. Custom-made Plexiglas splints were taped to the dorsum of the hand and wrist. It was found that when simply holding the dynamometer, use of a splint led to a small (<1% MVE) but significant reduction in activity for all flexor muscles and extensor carpi radialis (all activity <4% maximum). At maximal grip, extensor muscle activity was significantly increased with the splints by 7.9–23.9% MVE. These data indicate that splinting at low-to-moderate grip forces may act to support the wrist against external loading, but appears counterproductive when exerting maximal forces. Wrist bracing should be limited to periods of no to light activity and avoided during tasks that require heavy efforts.

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Effects of Kinesio Taping with Squat Exercise on the Muscle Activity, Muscle Strength, Muscle Tension, and Dynamic Stability of Softball Players in the Lower Extremities: A Randomized Controlled Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph19010276 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 276

Author(s):

Hyeon-Hee Kim ◽

Kyung-Hun Kim

Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Lower Extremity ◽

Dynamic Stability ◽

Muscle Activity ◽

Muscle Tone ◽

Lower Extremities ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Lower Extremity Muscle ◽

Squat Exercise

Background and purpose: Knee injuries are common among female softball players, and the stability of the lower extremities and the strength of the knee are essential factors for them. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Kinesio taping with squat exercise (KTSE) on lower extremity muscle activity, muscle strength, muscle tone, and dynamic stability of softball players. Methods: In this study, 40 softball players were randomly assigned to the KTSE group and sham taping with squat exercise (SKTSE) group. All subjects were tested three times a week for 6 weeks, i.e., for a total of 18 times. To evaluate the lower-extremity muscle activity, muscle strength, and muscle tone of the lower extremities, as well as dynamic stability, we used Noraxon Mini DTS, a digital muscular meter from JTech Medical, MyotonPRO, and the side hop test (a clinical evaluation method), respectively. These items were measured before the experiment and 6 weeks after the start of the experiment. Results: Both groups showed significant differences in lower-extremity muscle activity, muscle strength, muscle tone, and dynamic stability (p < 0.05). After the experiment, significant effects on lower-extremity muscle activity, muscle strength, muscle tone, and dynamic stability were observed in the KTSE group compared with in the SKTSE group (p < 0.05). Conclusions: KTSE did not have a negative effect on all items of the functional performance test. KTSE improved lower-extremity muscle activity, muscle strength, muscle tone, and dynamic stability.

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Effects of Kinesio Taping on peak torque and muscle activity in women with low back pain presenting fears and beliefs related to physical activity

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies ◽

10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.012 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 361-366

Author(s):

José Roberto de Souza Júnior ◽

Thiago Vilela Lemos ◽

Tânia Cristina Dias da Silva Hamu ◽

Frederico Igor Ribeiro Calaça ◽

Maikon Gleibyson Rodrigues dos Santos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Muscle Activity ◽

Peak Torque ◽

Low Back ◽

Kinesio Taping

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Effect of Kinesio Taping and Proprioception Training on Pain, Neck Disability, Craniovertebral Angle, and Muscle Activity in Forward Head Posture

Journal of international academy of physical therapy research ◽

10.20540/jiaptr.2018.9.4.1619 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 1619-1625 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hyo Jin Yoo ◽

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Jung Hyun Choi

Keyword(s):

Muscle Activity ◽

Forward Head Posture ◽

Head Posture ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Neck Disability ◽

Craniovertebral Angle

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Kinesio-Taping Application and Corticospinal Excitability at the Ankle Joint

Journal of Athletic Training ◽

10.4085/1062-6050-50.5.08 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 50 (8) ◽

pp. 840-846 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Francois Tremblay ◽

Siobhan Karam

Keyword(s):

Ankle Joint ◽

Muscle Activity ◽

Motor Evoked Potentials ◽

Random Sequence ◽

Athletic Trainers ◽

Motor Evoked Potential ◽

Silent Period ◽

Corticospinal Excitability ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Plantar Flexor Muscles

Context Physiotherapists and athletic trainers often use Kinesio Taping (KT) to prevent and treat musculoskeletal injuries in athletes, yet evidence about its effects on neuromuscular performance is conflicting. Objective To investigate the influence of a KT application directed at the ankle joint on measures of corticospinal excitability with transcranial magnetic stimulation. Design Controlled laboratory study. Setting Research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants Twelve healthy young women (age = 23.1 ± 1.9 years; range, 19–26 years). Intervention(s) Participants were tested under no-tape and KT conditions according to a random sequence order. The KT was applied to the skin overlying the dorsiflexor and plantar-flexor muscles of the ankle. Main Outcome Measure(s) We assessed changes in the amplitude of motor-evoked potentials elicited at rest and during movement and changes in the silent period and background muscle activity during movement. Results Taping conditions had no effect on motor-evoked potential amplitude at rest or during movement or on the silent-period duration and background muscle activity. Conclusions Our results concur with other recent reports, showing KT applications have little influence at the neuromuscular level. Alterations in sensory feedback ascribed to elastic taping are likely insufficient to modulate corticospinal excitability in a functionally meaningful manner.

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Effects of Kinesio Taping versus McConnell Taping for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2015/471208 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Wen-Dien Chang ◽

Fu-Chen Chen ◽

Chia-Lun Lee ◽

Hung-Yu Lin ◽

Ping-Tung Lai

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Motor Function ◽

Muscle Activity ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽

Patellofemoral Pain ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Central Register

Objectives. To conduct a systematic review comparing the effects of Kinesio taping with McConnell taping as a method of conservative management of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).Methods. MEDLINE, PUBMED, EMBASE, AMED, and the Cochrane Central Register of Control Trials electronic databases were searched through July 2014. Controlled studies evaluating the effects of Kinesio or McConnell taping in PFPS patients were retrieved.Results. Ninety-one articles were selected from the articles that were retrieved from the databases, and 11 articles were included in the analysis. The methods, evaluations, and results of the articles were collected, and the outcomes of patellar tapings were analyzed. Kinesio taping can reduce pain and increase the muscular flexibility of PFPS patients, and McConnell taping also had effect in pain relief and patellar alignment. Meta-analysis showed small effect in pain reduction and motor function improvement and moderate effect in muscle activity change among PFPS patients using Kinesio taping.Conclusions. Kinesio taping technique used for muscles can relieve pain but cannot change patellar alignment, unlike McConnell taping. Both patellar tapings are used differently for PFPS patients and substantially improve muscle activity, motor function, and quality of life.

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The effect of spin level and ball exit speed on forearm muscle activity in the tennis forehand stroke

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1177/17479541211007611 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 174795412110076

Author(s):

Chantelle Rigozzi ◽

Jeremy Cox ◽

Gareth A Vio ◽

William L Martens ◽

Philip Poronnik

Keyword(s):

Muscle Activity ◽

Ball Speed ◽

Tennis Players ◽

Spin Level ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Exit Speed ◽

Post Hoc ◽

Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy ◽

Extensor Carpi Radialis ◽

Forearm Muscle

Elbow tendinopathy injuries are very common in tennis players. One of the commonly accepted theories describing the development of elbow tendinopathy in tennis is based on stiffness of the forearm skeletal muscle units and their repetitive overuse in the forehand stroke. Our objective was to use a novel microcontroller based wearable device to compare the influence of different forehand spin levels (flat, topspin and lob) and ball exit speed on forearm muscle activity in the potential onset of elbow tendinopathy in experienced adult tennis players. Peak normalised extensor carpi radialis (ECR) and flexor carpi radialis (FCR) muscle activity corresponding to each forehand shot and ball exit speed were determined and analysed. For the ECR shots (flat = 121, topspin = 272 and lob = 273) by 8 players, Kruskal-Wallis test (p < 0.001) and Post-Hoc tests revealed a significant difference between the flat and topspin spin levels (p < 0.01) and flat and lob spin levels (p < 0.001). For the FCR shots (flat = 125, topspin = 301 and lob = 303) by 9 players, Kruskal-Wallis test showed no significant difference between the three spin levels. For the corresponding ball speed, the Kruskal-Wallis (p < 0.001) and subsequent Post-Hoc (p < 0.001) showed that flat hits had the significantly highest ball speed followed by topspin then lob accordingly for both muscles included shots. Our results suggest that coaches could consider recommending players to hit forehands with topspin in order to potentially reduce the risk of developing lateral elbow tendinopathy.

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