Trial reportBrazilian journal of physical therapy
Kinesio Taping effects on knee extension force among soccer players.
Trial report in Brazilian journal of physical therapy. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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- Kinesio Taping Relieves Pain and Improves Isokinetic Not Isometric Muscle Strength in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of Kinesio tape on lower limb muscle strength, hop test, and vertical jump performances: a meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Pooled it
- The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in improving pain and edema during early rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective, Randomized, Control Study.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2022Trial
- Immediate effects of kinesiology tape on the pain and gait function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis.Medicine · 2019Trial
- Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Extensor Peak Torque and Stretch Reflex in Healthy Adults.Medicine · 2016Trial
- Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Strength in Female Futsal Players: A Longitudinal Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- NO EFFECT OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE ON PASSIVE TENSION, STRENGTH OR QUADRICEPS MUSCLE ACTIVATION OF DURING MAXIMAL VOLUNTARY ISOMETRIC CONTRACTIONS IN RESISTANCE TRAINED MEN.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2018Article
- Is application of Kinesio tape to treat hyperlordosis more effective on abdominal muscles or hamstrings?Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2018Article
- Effects of Taping on Pain and Functional Outcome of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Randomized Single-blind Clinical Trial.Advanced biomedical research · 2017Article
- Effects of kinesio tape compared with non-elastic tape on hand grip strength.Journal of physical therapy science · 2016Article
- Prolonged use of Kinesiotaping does not enhance functional performance and joint proprioception in healthy young males: Randomized controlled trial.Brazilian journal of physical therapy · 2016Article
- Kinesio Taping effects with different directions and tensions on strength and range of movement of the knee: a randomized controlled trial.Brazilian journal of physical therapyArticle
- Kinesio Taping® is not better than placebo in reducing pain and disability in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.Brazilian journal of physical therapyArticle
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundKinesio Taping (KT) is widely used, however the effects of KT on muscle activation and force are contradictory.
objectiveTo evaluate the effects of KT on knee extension force in soccer players.
methodThis is a clinical trial study design. Thirty-four subjects performed two maximal isometric voluntary contractions of the lower limbs pre, immediately post, and 24 hours after tape application on the lower limbs. Both lower limbs were taped, using K-Tape and 3M Micropore tape randomly on the right and left thighs of the participants. Isometric knee extension force was measured for dominant side using a strain gauge. The following variables were assessed: peak force, time to peak force, rate of force development until peak force, time to peak rate of force development, and 200 ms pulse.
resultsThere were no statistically significant differences in the variables assessed between KT and Micropore conditions (F=0.645, p=0.666) or among testing sessions (pre, post, and 24h after) (F=0.528, p=0.868), and there was no statistical significance (F=0.271, p=0.986) for interaction between tape conditions and testing session.
conclusionKT did not affect the force-related measures assessed immediately and 24 hours after the KT application compared with Micropore application, during maximal isometric voluntary knee extension.
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