Effect of kinesio taping direction on force sense in wrist flexor muscles in healthy persons

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of direction of kinesio taping of wrist flexor muscles on force sense. Forty-five healthy women took part in this study, in three groups: kinesio taping application from origin to insertion (OI group) or from insertion to origin (IO group), and no...

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Published in:Research in sports medicine 2019-07, Vol.27 (3), p.273-282
Main Authors: Hosseini, Seyed Majid, Salehi Dehno, Nasrin, Rezaiian, Fateme, Kalantari, Khosro Khademi, Tabatabaee, Seyed Mehdi
Format: Article
Language:English
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Athletic taping
force sense
Kinesio taping
Proprioception
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Summary:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of direction of kinesio taping of wrist flexor muscles on force sense. Forty-five healthy women took part in this study, in three groups: kinesio taping application from origin to insertion (OI group) or from insertion to origin (IO group), and no kinesio taping (control group). Absolute and relative force sense errors were calculated with 50% maximal grip strength as the target force value. Absolute and relative force sense errors in the dominant hand were recorded before and 24 h after the application of kinesio tape to the forearm. Relative force sense error was significantly lower in the OI group than in the control group (P = 0.028). However, absolute force sense error did not differ significantly among the three groups (P = 0.431). Our results suggest that kinesio taping in the OI direction enhances relative force sense compared to no taping.
ISSN:1543-8627
1543-8635
DOI:10.1080/15438627.2018.1549552