Effect of kinesio taping on the isokinetic muscle function in football athletes with a knee injury

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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in isokinetic muscle function in football athletes with a knee injury with and without kinesio taping. [Subjects] The subjects for this study were 10 football athletes ( males) with a knee injury. [Methods] Measurements were performed by using Cybex dynamometer under uniform motion before and after the application of kinesio tape to the quadriceps and hamstring muscle. Maximal concentric knee extension and flexion at three angular velocities ( 60 degrees/s, 120 degrees/s, and 180 degrees/s) were measured. [Results] A significant difference was found in peak torque and total work of the flexion at 120 degrees/s and 180 degrees/s, as well as in the average power of extension at 180 degrees/s. [Conclusion] Though it is not the main therapy for muscle function in football athletes with injury, kinesio taping was an effective adjunct therapy.

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