Effect of the Different Methods of Kinesiology Taping on the Muscle Contraction Performance of Fatigued Biceps Brachii

Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. According to the theory mentioned by the founder (Dr. Kenzo Kase), the elasticity of kinesiology tape has different effects from different taping skill. For muscle and fascia, taping could promote or inhibit contraction of muscle. For skeletal system, the intervention could correct posture and improve movement pattern through limiting joint mobility. For swelling, it may increase circulation of lymph during acute stage. However, whether these theories are feasible are still controversial in most studies.

The differences between results may be related to the high heterogeneity of taping method and outcome measures. On the other hand, there are lack of studies with high quality. The differences of taping method and skill should be considered for investigating the effect of kinesiology tape. And the performance of muscle contraction should be assessed by accurate instruments.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Muscle Fatigue
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Kinesiology taping

Detailed Description

Double-blind and crossover study design will be used in this study. The taping method is divided into 4 types: Tradition (from origin to insertion), Cross, New (from insertion to origin) and Control (non-taping). The order of types will be assigned to subjects randomly. The 4 types of taping will be applied in 2 days that one week apart. Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the differences of muscle strength and muscular endurance between different taping skills. The aims are to investigate the effect of the different method of kinesiology tape on performance of fatigued biceps brachii.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 24
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Taiwan
  • Taoyuan, Taiwan
    • Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 20 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy adults aged 20 years or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who were unable to follow verbal instructions, had open wounds, or were allergic to kinesiology tape were excluded.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Interventional Model: CROSSOVER
• Masking: DOUBLE

Number of Arms

4

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Facilitation; From origin to insertion	Other: Kinesiology taping; Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. The tension caused by tape elasticity and attachment techniques affects the effects that kinesiology tape produces, such as pain relief, circulation increase, proprioception enhancement, and muscle contraction improvement.; Other Names: Kinesio tape
EXPERIMENTAL: Relaxation; From insertion to origin	Other: Kinesiology taping; Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. The tension caused by tape elasticity and attachment techniques affects the effects that kinesiology tape produces, such as pain relief, circulation increase, proprioception enhancement, and muscle contraction improvement.; Other Names: Kinesio tape
PLACEBO_COMPARATOR: Cross; Cross the muscle fiber	Other: Kinesiology taping; Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. The tension caused by tape elasticity and attachment techniques affects the effects that kinesiology tape produces, such as pain relief, circulation increase, proprioception enhancement, and muscle contraction improvement.; Other Names: Kinesio tape
SHAM_COMPARATOR: Control; No tape	Other: Kinesiology taping; Recently, kinesiology tape is a common intervention in clinic and sport. The tension caused by tape elasticity and attachment techniques affects the effects that kinesiology tape produces, such as pain relief, circulation increase, proprioception enhancement, and muscle contraction improvement.; Other Names: Kinesio tape

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Change from Baseline Maximal Isometric Contraction Strength	Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome	Pre and immediately post test
Change from Baseline Peak Contraction Speed	Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome	Pre and immediately post test
Change from Baseline Maximal 10-s Power	Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome	Pre and immediately post test
Change from Baseline Isokinetic Contraction Work	Ultimate physical rehabilitation system (Pris RS, BTE, USA) will be used to access the outcome	Pre and immediately post test

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Taoyuan General Hospital
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Wu Ruo-Yan, Taoyuan General Hospital

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Choi IR, Lee JH. Effect of kinesiology tape application direction on quadriceps strength. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Jun;97(24):e11038. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000011038.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (ACTUAL): April 11, 2019
• Primary Completion (ACTUAL): September 26, 2019
• Study Completion (ACTUAL): September 26, 2019

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 15, 2020
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 22, 2020
• First Posted (ACTUAL): July 27, 2020

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (ACTUAL): July 27, 2020
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 22, 2020
• Last Verified: December 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Fatigue; Kinesiology tape; Muscle contraction performance
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Fatigue
• Other Study ID Numbers: TYGH107038

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO
• IPD Plan Description: The datasets generated or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No