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Does elastic taping on soles improve flexibility? A randomized controlled trial with equivalence test design
Tatsuya Igawa1,2,3,1, Riyaka Ito1,3,1, Ayaka Takeuchi1,3
1Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, International University of Health and Welfare, Ohtawara, Japan.
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
|October 29, 2023
Summary
Elastic taping is as effective as static stretching for improving flexibility. This study found elastic taping of the sole to be a viable alternative for enhancing flexibility.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation Science
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Elastic taping applies shear force, influencing joint movement.
- The comparative effectiveness of elastic taping versus stretching for flexibility remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if elastic taping for flexibility improvement is comparable to traditional static stretching.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 64 university students.
- Participants were assigned to either elastic taping of the sole or 30-second static stretching.
- Primary outcomes included straight leg raise angle and fingertip-to-floor distance, assessed with an equivalence margin.
Main Results:
- Elastic taping demonstrated comparable flexibility improvements to static stretching, falling within the predefined equivalence margin for straight leg raise.
- No significant differences were observed in secondary outcomes, including strength and distance, between the groups.
- Elastic taping did not result in increased pain intensity during the intervention.
Conclusions:
- Elastic taping provides a flexibility improvement effect comparable to static stretching.
- Elastic taping of the sole is presented as a potential alternative method for enhancing flexibility.
Keywords:
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