scholarly journals The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Power and Strength in Non-Athlete Adult Males

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia W Gunadi ◽  
Yenni Limyati ◽  
Jeanny E Ladi ◽  
Stela Clara ◽  
Hadrian M Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
P Value ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Power Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Femoris Muscle

The use of Kinesio Taping has been reported to increase muscle power and strength,especially quadriceps femoris muscle, the great extensor of the leg. This research examines theeffect of Kinesio Taping on quadriceps femoris muscle power and strength in non-athlete adultmales. This research is quasi experimental design, involving 30 non-athlete adult males aged18-22 years old . Muscle power is examined by using Margaria-KalamenPower Test, andmuscle strength by using Isometric Leg Strength Test before, 20 minutes and 24 hours afterusing Kinesio Taping. The data is analyzed by using paired t test. The result shows that musclepower difference between 20 minutes and before using KinesioTaping (196,62±150,67) watt arelower than muscle power difference between 24 hours and before using KinesioTaping(247,31±139,88)watt (p value <0,01). The result also shows that muscle strength differencebetween 20 minutes and before using KinesioTaping (26,74±10,26)kg shows lower than musclestrength difference between 24 hours and before using KinesioTaping(30,26±9,99)kg(p value<0,01). KinesioTaping increases quadriceps femoris muscle power and strength 24 hours afterbetter than 20 minutes after using in non-athlete adult males.Keywords: Kinesio Taping, quadriceps femoris, muscle power, muscle strength

scholarly journals Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Volitional Exercise for Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Multiple-Patient Case Report

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (8) ◽  
pp. 1064-1077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara R Piva ◽  
Edward A Goodnite ◽  
Koichiro Azuma ◽  
Jason D Woollard ◽  
Bret H Goodpaster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Muscle Atrophy ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽  
Lean Muscle Mass ◽  
Femoris Muscle

Background and Purpose: Muscle atrophy is common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a viable treatment for muscle atrophy, there is no evidence about the use of NMES in patients with RA. The purposes of this multiple-patient case report are: (1) to describe the use of NMES applied to the quadriceps femoris muscles in conjunction with an exercise program in patients with RA; (2) to report on patient tolerance and changes in lean muscle mass, quadriceps femoris muscle strength (force-producing capacity), and physical function; and (3) to explore how changes in muscle mass relate to changes in quadriceps femoris muscle strength, measures of physical function, and patient adherence.Case Description: Seven patients with RA (median age=61 years, range=39–80 years) underwent 16 weeks of NMES and volitional exercises. Lean muscle mass and strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle and physical function were measured before and after treatment.Outcomes: One patient did not tolerate the NMES treatment, and 2 patients did not complete at least half of the proposed treatment. Patients who completed the NMES and volitional exercise program increased their lean muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function.Discussion: Because of the small sample, whether NMES combined with exercises is better than exercise alone or NMES alone could not be determined. However, the outcomes from this multiple-patient case report indicate that NMES is a viable treatment option to address muscle atrophy and weakness in patients with RA. Strategies to increase tolerance and adherence to NMES are warranted.

scholarly journals Persistence of Altered Movement Patterns During a Sit-to-Stand Task 1 Year Following Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty

2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (5) ◽  
pp. 567-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara J Farquhar ◽  
Darcy S Reisman ◽  
Lynn Snyder-Mackler
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Strength ◽  
Femoris Muscle

Background and Purpose Following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), quadriceps femoris muscle strength (force-generating capacity) and functional test scores improve but continue to be lower than those in people without injury. Analysis of the sit-to-stand (STS) task demonstrated side-to-side differences in subjects with TKA, as well as differences between subjects with TKA and control subjects. It was hypothesized that, when using a self-selected starting position, subjects 1 year following TKA would show improvements in strength and movement patterns but would continue to show asymmetries of angles and moments at the hips and knees. Subjects and Methods Twenty-four subjects (12 subjects with unilateral TKA and 12 control subjects) were recruited; those with TKA were tested 3 months and 1 year following surgery. Motion analysis of an STS task was synchronized with 2 force platforms and electromyography. Outcome measures included joint angles and moments, electromyography, vertical ground reaction forces, muscle strength, and functional performance tests. Results Subjects with TKA showed improvements in symmetry of motion, strength, and functional performance from 3 months to 1 year following TKA. Compared with control subjects, subjects with TKA relied on increased hip flexion and a larger hip extensor moment to perform the STS task. Discussion and Conclusion The increased hip extensor moment demonstrated that subjects adopted a strategy to avoid the use of the quadriceps femoris muscle, yet this strategy persisted as quadriceps femoris muscle strength improved. This pattern may be a learned movement pattern that may not resolve without retraining.

The Isolated Effect of Adductor Canal Block on Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Strength After Total Knee Arthroplasty

2016 ◽  
Vol 122 (2) ◽  
pp. 553-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Kløvgaard Sørensen ◽  
Pia Jæger ◽  
Jørgen Berg Dahl ◽  
Bo Gottschau ◽  
Snorre Læssøe Stephensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
Adductor Canal Block ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽  
Adductor Canal ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Strength ◽  
Femoris Muscle
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