The Effects of Kinesio Tape and Stretching on Shoulder ROM

Context: Kinesio tape (KT) is theorized to increase joint range of motion (ROM) by a mechanism that differs from that of stretching exercises. Objective: To investigate the combined effects of KT and stretching on shoulder ROM. Participants: Healthy volunteers (n = 71) ranging in age from 18-40 year...

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Published in:International journal of athletic therapy & training 2013-03, Vol.18 (2), p.24-28
Main Authors: Ujino, Ai, Eberman, Lindsey E., Kahanov, Leamor, Renner, Chelsea, Demchak, Timothy
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Language:English
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Summary:Context: Kinesio tape (KT) is theorized to increase joint range of motion (ROM) by a mechanism that differs from that of stretching exercises. Objective: To investigate the combined effects of KT and stretching on shoulder ROM. Participants: Healthy volunteers (n = 71) ranging in age from 18-40 years, with no history of shoulder injury (29 males and 42 females). Interventions: Participants were randomly assigned to three treatment groups (KT only, Stretch, and KT/Stretch). Main Outcome Measures: Posttreatment ROM measurements were obtained with a digital inclinometer on day 1 and day 4. Results: Analysis of variance identified a significant difference among groups for the magnitude of change in shoulder ROM, F(2,68) = 3.268, p = 0.044, which was greatest for the KT group (mean change = 9.20 plus or minus 17.91). Conclusion: The results suggest that KT can increase shoulder ROM. Stretching was not found to have an effect on shoulder ROM, regardless of whether it was used alone or in combination with KT.
ISSN:2157-7277
2157-7285
DOI:10.1123/ijatt.18.2.24