Effect of Kinesio Taping with Fascia Manipulation Technique on Superficial Back Line Over Hamstring Fascia to Increase the Range of Motion – An Observational Study

Abstract

Superficial Back Line is one of the first lines dissected and researched over the fascia as a connective tissue. The Superficial Back Line (SBL) connects and protects the entire posterior surface of the body like a carapace from the bottom of the foot to the top of the head. Strain, tension (good and bad), trauma, and movement tend to be passed through the structure along these fascial lines of transmission leading to soft tissue mal-alignment resulting in somatic and mechanical dysfunction. A forward bend with the knee’s straight links and challenges all the tracks and stations of the Superficial Back Line. Kinesio Taping application with fascia manipulation correction technique helps in the correction and realignment of the collagen fibres found predominantly in the fascia system responsible for tensile strength and force transmission. Observational finding with clinical data collection reveals pre and post KT application over the hamstring fascia suggest its effectiveness in realigning the fascia fibres to increase the range of motion of forwarding bend movement.