Influence of Taping on Flexibility and Balance after Stretching to Adult with Hamstring Muscle Shortening

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of flexibility and balance when stretching after attaching tape. Methods: Twenty-five college students who reduced their hamstring numbers participated in the experiment. The experimental group was taping and the control group was not taping. Stretching took place in four sets for 15 seconds, with each set resting for 30 seconds. Flexibility was used to measure the flexibility of short hamstring using a smartphone application called the Clinometer application. We used a Biodex balance system to measure balance. Immediately before stretching, immediately after stretching, and 6 minutes later, a total of 3 measurements were made. We used two-way repeated ANOVA to identify significant differences. Results: When measured immediately before stretching, immediately after stretching, and 6 minutes, both groups showed increased flexibility and sense of balance. There was no statistically significant difference in balance sensation with taping attachment. There was a statistically significant difference in the flexibility change with taping attachment. (p<0.05) Conclusion: Regardless of the taping attachment to the short hamstring, flexibility and balance were positively affected by stretching. However, statistical flexibility was improved when stretching was applied after taping.