Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Non-linear Center of Mass Dispersion During the Y Balance Test.

ABSTRACT: Static taping of the ankle or knee joint is a common method of reducing risk of injury by providing mechanical stability. An alternative taping technique employs kinesiology tape, which has the additional benefit of improving functionality by stimulating proprioception. There is substantial disagreement whether kinesiology tape shows significant differences in proprioception and postural stability as compared to rigid/static tape when applied at the lower limb. The current study investigated the effects of kinesiology tape and static tape during a Y Balance Test on center of mass as an indicator for postural stability. Forty-one individuals, free of injury, performed the Y Balance Test under the three conditions; no tape, kinesiology tape, and static tape applied at the lower limb to the q

SUBMITTER: Andreo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6220351 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature