Effects of Kinesio Taping on Hip Abductor Muscle Strength and EMG Activity

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Athletes with chronic ankle instability tend to develop Glutei muscle weakness. This weakness makes the lower limb prone to injuries. Kinesio Tape (KT) may assist this muscle in performing its functions thus preventing injuries.

Detailed Description
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The aim was to study the effects of Kinesio Tape on hip abductor muscle strength and EMG activity. Pretest-posttest experimental design was used. The study was conducted in the research lab of the University. Thirty-four athletes with a mean age of 22.08 years participated in the study. For the experimental group Kinesio Tape and for the control group Micropore Tape (MT) was applied over Gluteus Medius (GM) muscle. GM muscle's strength and EMG activity were noted in supine and during the Single-Leg Squat Test (SLST) respectively before and after the intervention. Hip abductor muscle strength measured through a maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) and GM activation measured through EMG. Handheld dynamometer (Lafayette manual muscle test system), Power Lab EMG system.

Official Title
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The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Hip Abductor Muscle Strength and EMG Activity in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability

Conditions
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Chronic Ankle Instability

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Kinesio Tape
* Other: Micropore Tape


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Repeated episodes of giving way after an initial ankle sprain, A history of at least 2 ankle sprains to the same side without injury to the contralateral ankle in the last 2 years, No history of other trauma to the lower extremities for the past 3 months prior to the study, Participants also needed to be capable of full weight-bearing without analgia, Subjectively reported that functional use of ankle had plateaued since the last injury. Exclusion Criteria: Participants having a history of ankle fracture, knee ligament injury, back or lower limb surgery, neuromuscular disease, or current neurological deficit, Currently receiving ankle rehabilitation were excluded from the study.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 26 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Two parallel groups pretest-posttest design.
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental Group<br>Kinesio tape was applied and then outcome measures were noted. | Other: Kinesio Tape<br>* Kinesio Tape<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Control Group<br>Placebo Micropore Tape was applied and then outcome measures were noted. | Other: Micropore Tape<br>* Micropore Tape<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maximum Voluntary Isometric Contraction | Participants exerted maximum resistance against the dynamometer in the direction of hip abduction | upto 1 month | 
| Electromyography | Electromyographic activity of gluteus medius was measured during single leg squat test | upto 1 month | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Chronic ankle instability, Hip abductors, Kinesio Taping, Muscle strength, EMG