Impact of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
- Enrollment
- 12
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Performance in Female Futsal Players
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether kinesiology tape improves quadriceps muscle efficiency in female futsal players. The study aims to answer whether the application of kinesiology tape enhances lower limb function, isometric strength, and eccentric/concentric strength compared to no intervention.
Detailed Description
This study explores the potential benefits of kinesiology tape in improving quadriceps muscle performance in female futsal players, a demographic actively engaged in high-intensity sports. The trial was designed to provide robust evidence on whether kinesiology tape can enhance functional and physical performance of the lower limb, addressing a gap in sports medicine research.
The study involved 12 players participating in the Saudi Universities Sports Federation (SUSF) Futsal Championship. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group receiving kinesiology tape intervention and a control group with no intervention. The intervention was conducted over 30 days, with a focus on assessing the impact of kinesiology tape on the dominant leg, targeting key muscles like the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis.
To ensure comprehensive evaluation, participants underwent assessments using validated tools for lower limb function, isometric strength, and dynamic strength (eccentric/concentric). These tools included the Single-Leg Hop Test, a hand-held dynamometer, and the Biodex System, which provided precise and reliable measurements of muscle performance.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Female futsal players
- •Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-25 kg/m
- •Regular participation in sports activities.
- •No history of kinesiology tape application on the thighs within six months prior to the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Medical history of knee or back pain, lower-limb surgeries, or joint deformities.
- •Known allergies to kinesiology tape or conditions such as diabetes, fragile skin, pregnancy, open wounds, or deep vein thrombosis.
- •Recent muscular injuries of the lower limbs within six months prior to the study.
- •Any other conditions or contraindications that could interfere with participation or the outcomes of the study.
Arms & Interventions
Experimental Arm: Kinesiology Tape Intervention
Description: Participants in this arm received kinesiology tape applied to the dominant leg targeting the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis muscles. The tape was applied with a 50% tension level and remained in place for 30 days. Assessments of quadriceps strength and lower limb function were conducted pre- and post-intervention.
Purpose: To evaluate the effect of kinesiology tape on quadriceps muscle performance.
Intervention: Kinesiology Tape Application (Other)
Control Arm: No Intervention
Description: Participants in this arm did not receive any kinesiology tape or similar interventions. Their quadriceps strength and lower limb function were assessed at the same intervals as the experimental group for comparison purposes.
Purpose: To serve as a baseline to compare the effects of the kinesiology tape intervention.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Performance in Female Futsal Players
Time Frame: From baseline assessment (pre-intervention) to 30 days post-intervention.
Isometric Quadriceps Strength: Unit of Measure: Newtons (N). Description: Maximum isometric quadriceps strength of the dominant leg. Assessment Method: Measured using a digital hand-held dynamometer. Participants are seated with their hips flexed at 90° and knees bent at 60°. Maximum force is recorded from three trials of isometric contraction, each lasting five seconds, with a 30-second rest interval between trials.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Norah A. Alshehri
consultant and associate professor
King Saud University