Summary
Muscle strength is a key component of an athlete's performance and may be influenced
by taping. This study examined the possible immediate and delayed effects of Kinesio
taping on muscle strength in quadriceps and hamstring when taping is applied to the
anterior thigh of healthy young athletes. Fourteen healthy young athletes (seven males
and seven females) free of knee problems were enrolled in this study. Muscle strength
of the subject was assessed by the isokinetic dynamometer under three conditions:
(1) without taping; (2) immediately after taping; (3) 12 h after taping with the tape remaining in situ. The result revealed no significant
difference in muscle power among the three conditions. Kinesio taping on the anterior
thigh neither decreased nor increased muscle strength in healthy non-injured young
athletes.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
February 18,
2007
Received in revised form:
January 31,
2007
Received:
July 6,
2006
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© 2007 Sports Medicine Australia. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
