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Raza A, Zaki S, Alam MF, Sharma S, Aysha T, Khiyami AT, Althobaiti AJ, Alnefaie HA, Nuhmani S. Effects of facilitatory and inhibitory Kinesio taping on lateral gastrocnemius muscle activity, motor neuron excitability, and countermovement jump height in university athletes from multiple sports: A randomized controlled trial. Heliyon 2023; 9:e23230. [PMID: 38144290 PMCID: PMC10746485 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aims to investigate the temporal effects of two Kinesio Taping (KT) techniques on lateral gastrocnemius muscle activity, motor neuron excitability, and countermovement jump height in university athletes from hockey, football, basketball, and volleyball. Additionally, it investigates whether the athletes' playing positions-either attacker or defender-influence these outcomes following the KT application. Methods Forty-eight subjects were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group A (n = 16), Group B (n = 16), and Group C (n = 16). All groups were further subdivided into attackers and defenders. Adhesive Kinesio tape was applied to the lateral gastrocnemius using the Y-shaped technique for three days. Facilitatory KT was applied from the origin to the insertion of the lateral gastrocnemius, while inhibitory KT was applied from the insertion to the origin. Motor neuron excitability, electromyographic activity, and countermovement jump height were tested at baseline, as well as after KT application, to evaluate if the dependent variables had changed. One-way ANOVA was used for baseline comparison, and mixed ANOVA was applied to assess post-interventional effects on the outcome measures. Results Significant group effects for lateral gastrocnemius activation were found, measured using percentage of maximum voluntary isometric contraction (% MVIC) average root mean square (RMS). In motor neuron excitability, maximal M-wave (Mmax) was significantly improved in group comparison. Further, there was also a significant increase in countermovement jump height. There was no significant difference in outcome measures based on playing position (attacker and defender). Conclusion Both KT techniques effectively influenced the lateral gastrocnemius muscle's activity, motor neuron excitability, and jump height when compared with the control group. Additionally, there is no effect of playing position, specifically attacker or defender, on the examined variables following KT application.
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- Ahmar Raza
- Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Physical Therapy, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Makkah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Ito R, Igawa T, Urata R, Ito S, Suzuki K, Suzuki M, Kubo A. Immediate effects of elastic tape application on the foot sole: a randomized controlled trial. J Phys Ther Sci 2023; 35:497-501. [PMID: 37405190 PMCID: PMC10315200 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.35.497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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[Purpose] In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of elastic tape in increasing the dorsiflexion angle and plantar flexor strength in healthy individuals. [Participants and Methods] This randomized controlled trial included 24 healthy university students who were categorized into the following groups (12 participants in each group): the intervention group (elastic tape was applied to the dominant foot) and the control group (no intervention was performed). We performed intergroup comparison of the pre- and post-intervention dorsiflexion angles and plantar flexor strength. Additionally, we performed subgroup analyses based on a straight-leg raise angle of 70°. [Results] We observed no significant intergroup differences in the dorsiflexion angle or plantar flexor strength. However, the post-intervention dorsiflexion angle was significantly greater than the pre-intervention angle in the subgroup with a straight-leg raise angle of <70° among participants in the elastic tape group. [Conclusion] Elastic tape application may effectively increase the dorsiflexion angle in individuals without hamstring extensibility.
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- Riyaka Ito
- Department of Rehabilitation, International University of
Health and Welfare Hospital: 537-3 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi 329-2763, Japan
- Department of Health and Welfare Sciences, Graduate School
of International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, International University of
Health and Welfare Hospital: 537-3 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi 329-2763, Japan
- Department of Health and Welfare Sciences, Graduate School
of International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences,
International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, International University of
Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, International University of
Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, International University of
Health and Welfare Hospital: 537-3 Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi 329-2763, Japan
- Department of Health and Welfare Sciences, Graduate School
of International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
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- Department of Health and Welfare Sciences, Graduate School
of International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences,
International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
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Guzmán-Venegas RA, Palma-Traro FH, Valencia OD, Hudson MJ, Pincheira PA. Location In Vivo of the Innervation Zone in the Human Medial Gastrocnemius Using Imposed Contractions: A Comparison of the Usefulness of the M-Wave and H-Reflex. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2022; 7:jfmk7040107. [PMID: 36547653 PMCID: PMC9781038 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk7040107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The anatomical territory where the neuromuscular junctions are grouped corresponds to the innervation zone (IZ). This can be located in-vivo using high-density electromyography and voluntary muscle contractions. However, in patients with motor impairment, the use of contractions imposed by electrical stimulation (ES) could be an alternative. The present study has two aims: Firstly, to describe the location of the IZ in-vivo of the medial gastrocnemius (MG) using imposed contractions by ES. Secondly, to compare the usefulness of M-waves and H-reflexes to localize the IZs. Twenty-four volunteers participated (age: 21.2 ± 1.5 years). ES was elicited in the tibial nerve to obtain M-waves and H-reflexes in the MG. The evaluators used these responses to localize the IZs relative to anatomical landmarks. M-wave and H-reflex IZ frequency identification were compared. The IZs of the MG were mostly located in the cephalocaudal direction, at 39.7% of the leg length and 34% of the knee’s condylar width. The IZs were most frequently identified in the M-wave (83.33%, 22/24) compared to the H-reflex (8.33%, 2/24) (p > 0.001). Imposed contractions revealed that the IZ of the MG is located at 39.7% of the leg length. To locate the IZs of the MG muscle, the M-wave is more useful than the H-reflex.
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- Rodrigo A. Guzmán-Venegas
- LIBFE Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes Chile, Santiago 7620086, Chile
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +56-2261-811-067
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- LIBFE Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes Chile, Santiago 7620086, Chile
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- LIBFE Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes Chile, Santiago 7620086, Chile
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- LIBFE Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes Chile, Santiago 7620086, Chile
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- LIBFE Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes Chile, Santiago 7620086, Chile
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia
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Malhotra D, Sharma S, Chachra A, Dhingra M, Alghadir AH, Nuhmani S, Jaleel G, Alqhtani RS, Alshehri MM, Beg RA, Shaphe MA, Iqbal A. The Time-Based Effects of Kinesio Taping on Acute-Onset Muscle Soreness and Calf Muscle Extensibility among Endurance Athletes: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial. J Clin Med 2022; 11:5996. [PMID: 36294315 PMCID: PMC9604517 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11205996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aims to determine the effects of kinesio tape (KT) application on acute-onset muscle soreness and the extensibility of the calf muscles in endurance athletes. METHODS A one-arm repeated-measures randomized cross-over controlled study design investigated 55 endurance athletes, including 10 cyclists, 30 badminton players, and 15 long-distance runners (mean age 16.40 ± 2.69) from different stadia in Delhi NCR, India. KT and sham tapes (ST) were applied randomly to right and left legs (prone position) in a cross-over manner with a gap of 72 h. Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ADFROM) and pain due to acute-onset muscle soreness were assessed immediately and 10 min and 30 min after treadmill running, using a universal goniometer and numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), respectively, along with the time to fatigue. RESULTS A statistically significant difference was observed for the NPRS when the mean scores obtained for the KT and ST groups were compared immediately after cessation of running; however, the difference was not statistically significant in the NPRS score that was recorded ten or thirty minutes after. The range of motion increased significantly after the application of both the KT and the ST. After running on a treadmill, the range of motion decreased significantly with both the KT and ST, and the decrease was similar. CONCLUSION KT was more effective in reducing the pain intensity immediately after running and increased the time spent running on the treadmill before fatigue set in among endurance athletes. In addition, the two taping methods (KT or ST) were equally effective in enhancing calf muscle extensibility (for both right and left legs) immediately after application. However, both taping methods failed in limiting the decrease in ankle ADFROM after treadmill running.
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- Deepak Malhotra
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing Sciences & Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Sports Physiotherapy Department, Stairs Physiotherapy and Fitness Center, Ulsoor branch, Bengaluru 560005, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing Sciences & Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Human Performance Lab, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Jawaharalal Nehru Stadium Complex (East Gate) Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India
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- Rehabilitation Research Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34221, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing Sciences & Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Medical Rehabilitation Department, Medical Applied Science College, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Rehabilitation Research Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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