Low-dye taping may enhance physical performance and muscle activation in basketball players with overpronated feet.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-dye taping (LTD) is widely used by athletes and medical practitioners but the research regarding its impacts on athletic performance is lacking. This study investigated the effects of using low-dye taping on plyometric performance and muscle activities in recreational basketball players with overpronated feet.

Methods

Twelve collegiate males with at least three years basketball training experience and navicular drop (ND) value ≥10 mm performed the navicular drop, drop jump and countermovement jump tests. Surface electromyography of selected lower limb muscles were observed during bilateral free squat. All tests in non-taped (NT) and taped (TAP) conditions were counterbalanced using repeated crossover study design. Paired t-test with an alpha level of 0.05 and

SUBMITTER: Ho IMK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9553044 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature