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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Muscle Fatigue
• Interventions: Other: Kinesiology taping

• Registration Number: NCT04487184
• Lead Sponsor: Taoyuan General Hospital

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2018-12
• Study Start: 2019-04-11
• Primary Completion: 2019-09-26
• Study Completion: 2019-09-26
• Study First Submitted: 2020-07-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-07-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-07-22
• Study First Posted: 2020-07-27
• Last Update Posted: 2020-07-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Control	Kinesiology taping	No tape
Relaxation	Kinesiology taping	From insertion to origin
Facilitation	Kinesiology taping	From origin to insertion
Cross	Kinesiology taping	Cross the muscle fiber

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from Baseline Maximal Isometric Contraction Strength	Pre and immediately post test	Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Change from Baseline Isokinetic Contraction Work	Pre and immediately post test	Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Change from Baseline Peak Contraction Speed	Pre and immediately post test	Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome
Change from Baseline Maximal 10-s Power	Pre and immediately post test	Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare; 🇨🇳 Taoyuan, Taiwan