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Yongsuk Seo1, Yunbin Lee1, Somang Son1
1Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 26, 2025
Summary
Kinesio taping did not improve exercise performance or recovery in heat. While blood flow increased with taping, key metrics like maximal oxygen uptake and heart rate remained unchanged, indicating no significant benefits for athletes in hot conditions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Environmental Physiology
Background:
- High-temperature environments pose challenges to exercise performance and physiological regulation.
- Kinesio taping is a popular intervention, but its efficacy in heat requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare blood flow and exercise performance in a high-temperature environment with and without Kinesio taping.
- To evaluate the impact of Kinesio taping on physiological responses during exercise in heat.
Main Methods:
- Ten healthy men completed the Bruce treadmill test to exhaustion in a heated environment (35°C, 50% RH).
- Measurements included blood flow, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), heart rate, and blood lactate, with and without Kinesio taping (KTC vs. UTC).
Main Results:
- Blood flow was significantly higher with Kinesio taping during exercise.
- No significant differences were observed in VO2max, heart rate, or blood lactate between Kinesio taping and no taping conditions.
- Physiological variables increased significantly during and after exercise in both conditions compared to baseline.
Conclusions:
- Kinesio taping did not enhance overall exercise performance or recovery in the heat.
- Despite increased blood flow, Kinesio taping showed no ergogenic effect on key physiological markers in hot conditions.
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