Trial reportMedicine2018
Effect of kinesiology tape application direction on quadriceps strength.
Trial report in Medicine, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04487184 (Effect of the Different Methods of Kinesiology Taping on the Muscle Contraction Performance of Fatigued Biceps Brachii), which is not on this map. Cited by 14 papers.
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Effect of the Different Methods of Kinesiology Taping on the Muscle Contraction Performance of Fatigued Biceps Brachii
Who cites it
14 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effect of combined Kinesiotaping and resistive exercise on muscle strength and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: a randomized clinical trial.Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute · 2024Trial
- A Retrospective Study on the Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Edema of the Lower Limb in 14 Patients Following Intramedullary Nailing for Femoral Shaft Fracture.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2022Trial
- Kinesio taping in knee osteoarthritis: mechanisms, clinical evidence, and rehabilitation implementations.Rheumatology international · 2026Review
- Kinesiology Taping Does Not Affect Tarsal Joint Motion During Selected Exercises in Dogs.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Trend of effects of various kinesiotaping methods on muscle contraction performance during fatigue: A randomized, crossover study.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Kinesio Taping Increases Peak Torque of Quadriceps Muscle After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy, Double-Blinded RCT.International journal of general medicine · 2024Article
- Effect of Adding Kinesio Taping to Exercise Therapy in the Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Auxetic structures used in kinesiology tapes can improve form-fitting and personalization.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Effects of Kinesio taping on skin deformation during knee flexion and extension: a preliminary study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Article
- Effect of Combined Balance Exercises and Kinesio Taping on Balance, Postural Stability, and Severity of Ankle Instability in Female Athletes with Functional Ankle Instability.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- The Management of Valgus Extension Overload Syndrome Experienced with Hitting in a High School Baseball Player: A Case Report.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2022Article
- Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2021Article
- Effect of Balance Taping Using Kinesiology Tape and Cross Taping on Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Case Report.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2019Article
- A Short Overview of the Effects of Kinesio Taping for Postural Spine Curvature Disorders.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2018Review
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Abstract
backgroundControversy exists regarding whether the kinesiology tape application direction affects muscle strength.
methodsEighteen healthy volunteers (12 men, 6 women) participated. Kinesiology tape was randomly applied to the quadriceps muscles either from origin to insertion or from insertion to origin. A Biodex isokinetic dynamometer was used to measure the peak torque of the quadriceps pre-and post-taping.
resultsThere was a significant difference in muscle strength after taping, regardless of the kinesiology tape application direction. There were no significant differences in the peak torque of the quadriceps between the 2 kinesiology tape application directions.
conclusionsThe application of kinesiology tape application to the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis of the quadriceps increased the muscle torque, regardless of the tape application direction. Therefore, to enhance quadriceps strength, we recommend the application of kinesiology tape to 3 of the muscles of the quadriceps (specifically, the rectus femoris, vastus medialis and vastus lateralis), irrespective of the tape application direction.
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