ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2021
Does the Direction of Kinesiology Tape Application Influence Muscle Activation in Asymptomatic Individuals?
Article in International journal of sports physical therapy, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02318264 (Influence of Elastic Tape on Activation of the Quadriceps Muscle During Selected Resisted and Weight Bearing Exercises), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Influence of Elastic Tape on Activation of the Quadriceps Muscle During Selected Resisted and Weight Bearing Exercises
Who cites it
7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Is Kinesio Taping Effective for Sport Performance and Ankle Function of Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Pooled it
- Can Kinesiotaping Reduce Pain in Rib Fractures?: A Randomized Prospective Study.Journal of pain research · 2024Trial
- Efficacy of Kinesio taping in post operative sequalae after surgical removal of mandibular third molars: a split mouth randomized control study.BMC oral health · 2023Trial
- Effects of kinesio taping applied over the biceps muscle on muscle activity and muscle fatigue.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Strength in Female Futsal Players: A Longitudinal Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Kinesiology Taping Does Not Affect Tarsal Joint Motion During Selected Exercises in Dogs.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Short-term effects of kinesiology taping on static and dynamic balance in healthy subjects.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2024Article
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundDespite the popularity of tape among athletes and rehabilitation practitioners, there is controversy regarding the specific effects of kinesiology tape. Based on conflicting results and limitations of the literature, a well-designed study was desired to examine kinesiology tape application direction on muscle activation. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE: The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if the direction of kinesiology tape application influences quadriceps activation. This study compared taping techniques with outcome measures selected to assess quadriceps muscle activation. The outcome measures included EMG, isokinetic strength, and functional hop and jump performance. STUDY
designDouble-blind Crossover study.
methodsA total of fifteen asymptomatic participants (10 females and 5 males) completed the study. Mean age was 23.3 years. Kinesio
resultsTwo-way, repeated measures analysis of variance resulted in no significant differences in baseline to taped condition for quadriceps electromyographic output, quadriceps isokinetic knee extension muscle torque at 60°s
conclusionThe results of this pilot study do not support the hypothesis that kinesiology tape application direction influences muscle performance as measured in this study. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE: Level 1 - Controlled Clinical Trial. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Kinesiology tape is commonly used as an intervention for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and for promoting performance including sporting activities. Kinesiology tape is popular among athletes and health care providers yet the specific effects of tape are not well understood.
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