Dynamic Taping Research Articles

ACUTE EFFECT OF ANKLE DYNAMIC TAPING AND KINESIO TAPING ON BALANCE AND LOWER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE IN HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS

Objective: The ankle-foot complex is integral to maintaining balance as it gathers proprioceptive data. Dynamic taping (DT) and Kinesio taping (KT) are special elastic therapeutic tape applied to the skin. This study aims to investigate the acute effect (2 hours) of DT and KT on dynamic balance and functional performance in healthy individuals. Method: A total of 15 adults (7 males and 8 females) were included in the study. Participants underwent testing under three conditions (No taping, DT, and KT). Balance was assessed with Y Balance Test, while functional performance was evaluated with Single Hop Test, Triple Hop Test, Cross Over Hop Test, and 6 Meter Timed Hop Test. Results: There was a significant difference in Y balance posteromedial test between three conditions (p0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that ankle KT enhances dynamic balance in healthy individuals.

Combined Effects of Plyometric Exercise with Dynamic Taping and Kinesio Taping On Muscle Power, Speed, And Muscle Strength Among University Male Football Players – A Randomized Controlled Trial

Plyometric exercise (PE) is a high-intensity, short-duration training method that may offer an adequate stimulus toimprove physical fitness and sport-specific performance. The sports medicine team employs KT tapes in isolation or in conjunctionwith workout regimens to enhance athletic performance. Research has been done to find out the combined effects of plyometricswith various elements to improve sport-specific fitness performance among football players. More research needs to be examiningthe collective impact of plyometrics in conjunction with taping on fitness performances. The present randomized controlled trialstudy aims to determine the combined effect of plyometrics with dynamic taping (DT) and kinesio taping (KT) to improve musclepower, speed, and muscle strength among university football players. Forty-five university male football players between 18 and25 who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups (DT, KT, and control groups). Athletes performedPE for 6-weeks. Outcomes were measured at baseline and six weeks post-PE. Vertical jump, standing long jump, and single leg hoptests were used to measure muscle power, and the 30-meter sprint and strength dynamometers were used to measure speed andmuscle strength, respectively. Significant differences were found in the group receiving PE and DT than the other groups in all theoutcome variables (p<0.05). The combined effects of PE and DT significantly affect muscle power, speed, and muscle strengthamong university male football players compared to KT with PE and PE alone.

THE ACUTE EFFECT OF DYNAMIC TAPING ON PLANTAR DISTRIBUTION IN CHILDREN WITH FLAT FOOT

Flat foot may alter plantar pressure distribution of the foot by collapsing medial longitudinal arch. Increased plantar pressure in some areas as first metatarsal (MTP) joint, mid-foot area and soles may cause pain in individuals with flat foot. Previous studies suggested that supporting the medial longitudinal arch by taping may be beneficial. However, best to our knowledge, no study investigated the effects of the Dynamic Taping (DT) application on plantar pressure distribution in children with flat foot. Twenty-two children (median age: 13 years) with asymptomatic flat foot were divided into two groups as DT group (n=11, males: 9) and control group (n=11, males: 5). Participants in both groups underwent an evaluation performed with RSScan pressure platform at baseline, and plantar pressures related to first MTP join, mid-foot, and soles were recorded. DT was applied as one strip of double layer starting from the big toe, with the first MTP joint in flexion, through the medial longitudinal arch finishing on the posterior 1/3 of the calf. No taping was applied in the control group. Both groups were reassessed after 45 minutes. At baseline, the groups were similar regarding physical characteristics (p>0.05). The plantar pressures in the assessed regions decreased (p<0.05) following the DT. No differences were detected in the control group (p>0.05). According to our results, increased plantar pressure may be redistributed by applying DT in children with flat foot.

THE EFFECT OF MEDIAL LONGITUDINAL ARCH SUPPORTING DYNAMIC® TAPE APPLICATION ON PLANTAR PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION IN ADOLESCENT VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

Low medial longitudinal arch (MLA), which is accepted as one of the predisposing factors leading to overuse injuries, changes the plantar pressure distribution by disrupting the load distribution. While there are studies investigating the effects of Kinesio® and rigid taping methods on plantar pressure distribution in the literature, there are no studies found investigating the effect of Dynamic® taping (DT) on foot load distribution. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of arch-supportive DT on plantar pressure distribution in adolescent volleyball players with low MLA. Twenty-five female volleyball players with a navicular drop of 8 mm and above and a mean age of 15.44 ± 1.68 years participated in this study. The distance of navicular drop was evaluated by navicular drop test, and the plantar pressure distribution was evaluated by the pedobarographic analysis method. After the first measurements were taken, Dynamic® tape was applied. The athletes were then reassessed using the same procedure. After taping, the navicular drop was significantly reduced for both feet (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the peak pressure values before and after taping (p>0.05). Total forefoot and hindfoot surface contact areas decreased significantly (p <0.05). Our study results showed that DT did not affect the peak plantar pressure, but could be effective in decreasing the surface contact area and increasing the MLA height. Dynamic® tape can be used as a practical, easy-to-apply treatment agent that supports the arch in asymptomatic athletes.

The Effects of Elastic Ankle Taping on Static and Dynamic Postural Control in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability

Background: Postural control deficit is a major characteristic in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Elastic ankle tapings are commonly used to facilitate postural control in patients with CAI as well as prevent relapse of a lateral ankle sprain. However, equivocal evidence exists concerning the effect of elastic ankle taping on postural control. Objects: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of elastic ankle tapings using kinesio taping (KT) and dynamic taping (DT) on static and dynamic postural control in patients with CAI. Methods: Fifteen subjects with CAI were participated in this study. The participants performed tests under three conditions (barefoot, KT, and DT). Static postural control was evaluated using the one-leg standing test (OLST) and dynamic postural control using the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT). One-way repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare center of pressure (CoP) data and normalized mSEBT reach distances among the three conditions (with α = 0.05). Results: The CoP parameters (path length, ellipse area, and mean velocity) of the OLST significantly decreased on applying KT and DT compared with those when barefoot. The normalized reach distances in the anteromedial (AM), medial (M), and posteromedial (PM) directions of the mSEBT significantly increased with DT compared to that in the control condition. Further, the higher reach distances with KT compared with those in the control condition were obtained in the M and PM directions of the mSEBT. No significant differences were identified in any of the OLST and SEBT parameters between the two different taping applications. Conclusion: KT and DT improved static postural control during the OLST compared with the control condition. Moreover, these tapes improved dynamic postural control during the mSEBT compared to the control. Therefore, elastic ankle tapings are useful prophylactic devices for the prevention and treatment of ankle sprain in people with CAI.

DYNAMIC TAPING AND HIGH FRONTAL PLANE KNEE PROJECTION ANGLE IN FEMALE VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES

BackgroundTwo-dimensional frontal plane knee projection angle (FPKPA) has been used to assess dynamic knee alignment during single leg squat in athletes with patellofemoral pain and to screen athletes who are...