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NCT Number: NCT04487184

Effect of the Different Methods of Kinesiology Taping on the Muscle Contraction Performance of Fatigued Biceps Brachii

Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. According to the theory mentioned by the founder (Dr. Kenzo Kase), the elasticity of kinesiology tape has different effects from different taping skill. For muscle and fascia, taping could promote or inhibit contraction of muscle. For skeletal system, the intervention could correct posture and improve movement pattern through limiting joint mobility. For swelling, it may increase circulation of lymph during acute stage. However, whether these theories are feasible are still controversial in most studies.

The differences between results may be related to the high heterogeneity of taping method and outcome measures. On the other hand, there are lack of studies with high quality. The differences of taping method and skill should be considered for investigating the effect of kinesiology tape. And the performance of muscle contraction should be assessed by accurate instruments.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle Fatigue Fatigue Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Taoyuan, Taiwan

About this study

Double-blind and crossover study design will be used in this study. The taping method is divided into 4 types: Tradition (from origin to insertion), Cross, New (from insertion to origin) and Control (non-taping). The order of types will be assigned to subjects randomly. The 4 types of taping will be applied in 2 days that one week apart. Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the differences of muscle strength and muscular endurance between different taping skills. The aims are to investigate the effect of the different method of kinesiology tape on performance of fatigued biceps brachii.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • healthy adults aged 20 years or older

Exclusion criteria

  • Those who were unable to follow verbal instructions, had open wounds, or were allergic to kinesiology tape were excluded.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiology taping

Other

Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. The tension caused by tape elasticity and attachment techniques affects the effects that kinesiology tape produces, such as pain relief, circulation increase, proprioception enhancement, and muscle contraction improvement.

Other names: Kinesio tape

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline Maximal Isometric Contraction Strength

    Time frame: Pre and immediately post test

    Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome

  2. Change from Baseline Peak Contraction Speed

    Time frame: Pre and immediately post test

    Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome

  3. Change from Baseline Maximal 10-s Power

    Time frame: Pre and immediately post test

    Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome

  4. Change from Baseline Isokinetic Contraction Work

    Time frame: Pre and immediately post test

    Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taoyuan General Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jul 27, 2020
Registry last updated
Jul 27, 2020

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