Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Strength and Performance in Female Futsal Players

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Muscle Strength; Rehabilitation; Quadriceps Muscle

• Registration Number: NCT06805227
• Lead Sponsor: King Saud University

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 Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-01-15
• Primary Completion: 2023-09-30
• Study Completion: 2023-09-30
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Study First Submitted: 2025-01-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-29
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-03
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

• Female futsal players
• Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-25 kg/m2.
• 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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Performance in Female Futsal Players	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

King Saud University; 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia