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Do kinaesthetic tapes affect plantarflexor muscle performance?

Robert Csapo1, Malvina Herceg, Luis M Alegre

  • 1Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, School of Health & Social Sciences, Klagenfurt, Austria. r.csapo@fh-kaernten.at

Journal of Sports Sciences
|August 8, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Kinaesthetic taping of the triceps surae muscle increased isometric strength and gastrocnemius muscle activity. However, taping did not improve muscular endurance or drop jump performance in athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Kinaesthetic taping is increasingly used in sports to enhance performance.
  • Its specific effects on plantarflexor muscle function require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the effects of kinaesthetic taping on plantarflexor muscle strength, endurance, and jump performance.
  • To investigate the impact on gastrocnemius muscle electromyographic activity.

Main Methods:

  • A repeated-measures design was used with 24 volunteers.
  • Measurements included isometric strength, gastrocnemius EMG, isokinetic fatigue tests, and drop jump performance.
  • Participants were tested with and without kinaesthetic tape application.

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Main Results:

  • Kinaesthetic taping increased gastrocnemius muscle activity and isometric strength, particularly at specific ankle dorsiflexion angles (+12% at -20°).
  • Strength gains were more pronounced in individuals with lower baseline strength.
  • No significant improvements were observed in isokinetic fatigue resistance or drop jump performance.

Conclusions:

  • Kinaesthetic taping over the triceps surae muscle can enhance isometric strength and muscle activity.
  • These effects are joint-angle dependent and more beneficial for weaker individuals.
  • Taping does not appear to improve muscular endurance or explosive power (drop jump).