Origin to Insertion Kinesio Tapping vs Non-Directional Kinesio Tapping on Quadriceps Peak Torque

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study was conducted to investigate the effect of kinesio tapping on electrical activity and peak torque of quadriceps during concentric and eccentric muscle contraction were carried out in the motion analysis Laboratory.

Detailed Description
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A Pretest posttest control group design was used to. Two hundred normal subjects of both sexes were recruited. Subjects were randomly assigned into two groups of equal number. Cura Kensio-tapping group: consisted of 100 subjects (females and males) will receive kinesio taping from origin to insertion on the superficial muscles of Quadriceps femoris (vastus medialis (VM), vastus lateralis (VL), rectus femoris (RF). Placebo-Group: consisted of 100 subjects (females and males) will receive placebo kinesio taping across quadriceps.

Official Title
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Origin to Insertion Kinesio Tapping vs Non-Directional Kinesio Tapping on Quadriceps Peak

Conditions
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Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Cura Kensio-tapping
* Other: placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age must be ranged from 22-30 years. Body mass index must be ranged from 20-24.9 kg/m². Exclusion Criteria: Knee or quadriceps disorders preventing physical stress. Cardiovascular or neurological problems. Athletic subjects. Smokers. Heavy caffeine intake subjects.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 22 Years
Maximum Age: 30 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: Health Services Research
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: A Pretest posttest control group
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Cura kinesio-taping<br>100 subjects (females and males) will receive kinesio taping from origin to insertion on the superficial muscles of Quadriceps femoris (VM,VL, RF). | Other: Cura Kensio-tapping<br>* Cura tapes, a cotton strip with an acrylic adhesive. allows for unidirectional elasticity up to 60% beyond its resting length.<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo<br>100 subjects (females and males) will receive placebo kinesio-taping across quadriceps. | Other: placebo<br>* placebo taping<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peak Torque Measurement 1 | The peak torque of quadriceps muscle of dominant lower limb was measured using Biodex system 830-200 Isokinetic dynamometer. | Before tapping. | 
| Peak Torque Measurement 2 | The peak torque of quadriceps muscle of dominant lower limb was measured using Biodex system 830-200 Isokinetic dynamometer. | After the application of tapping by 10 minutes | 
| Peak Torque Measurement 3 | The peak torque of quadriceps muscle of dominant lower limb was measured using Biodex system 830-200 Isokinetic dynamometer. | 24 hours after tapping. | 
| Peak Torque Measurement 4 | The peak torque of quadriceps muscle of dominant lower limb was measured using Biodex system 830-200 Isokinetic dynamometer. | 72 hours After tapping | 
| Peak Torque Measurement 5 | The peak torque of quadriceps muscle of dominant lower limb was measured using Biodex system 830-200 Isokinetic dynamometer. | 5 days after removal of tapping b |