The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Lumbar Kinematic After Static Lumbar Flexion in Healthy Subjects
Abstract
Introduction: The application of Kinesio taping (KT) is a rehabilitation technique used to provide muscle and joint support and stability, without limiting the range of motion (ROM). No study evaluated the effects of KT on lumbar flexion relaxation phenomenon and kinematic details after static flexion. This study aims to find out the results of KT on erector spinae (ES) muscle activity, flexion relaxation pattern, and trunk, lumbar, and hip range of motion in healthy subjects during static flexion.
Materials and Methods: This study used a two-factor within-group design. Twenty-two healthy female students participated in this study. We used surface electromyography (EMG) to assess ES muscle activity and measured kinematic information with data from the camera. Variables related to muscle activity and angles in forward bending movement before and after creep were investigated. The test was performed in two situations with and without the use of KT.
Results: KT reduced the time of muscle activity during bending. Also, KT increased trunk, and hip angles at the end of forward flexion. In the lumbar extension phase, the ES muscles were activated later.
Conclusion: KT can prevent the increase of lumbar spine flexion angle due to the creep effect. It can be used to protect the strained viscoelastic structures and increase the involvement of cutaneous receptors. KT can act as a protector in the dynamic stabilization system of lumbar joints in flexion positions in healthy people.
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