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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

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

Conditions
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Muscle Fatigue

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Kinesiology taping


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Facilitation<br>From origin to insertion | Other: Kinesiology taping<br>* 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.<br>* Other names: Kinesio tape;|
| Experimental: Relaxation<br>From insertion to origin | Other: Kinesiology taping<br>* 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.<br>* Other names: Kinesio tape;|
| Placebo Comparator: Cross<br>Cross the muscle fiber | Other: Kinesiology taping<br>* 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.<br>* Other names: Kinesio tape;|
| Sham Comparator: Control<br>No tape | Other: Kinesiology taping<br>* 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.<br>* Other names: Kinesio tape;|

What is the study measuring?
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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 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Kinesiology tape, Fatigue, Muscle contraction performance