The Effects of Kinesio Tex TapeTM Application on Maximal Grip Strength and Rate of Fatigue in Healthy Adults

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2-5-2024

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Muscle fatigue has been proven to be a risk factor for injury. Many athletic training techniques have tried to address this factor. One relatively new technique is the application of Kinesio TapeTM. Previous research suggests that Kinesio TapeTM decreases rate of fatigue in the quadriceps, hamstring and lumbar extensors, however rate of fatigue has not been evaluated in the wrist and hand flexors. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Kinesio Tex TapeTM application on isometric grip strength rate of fatigue in healthy adults. A total of 41 healthy subjects were recruited for testing from two North American universities. After a warm-up, isometric grip strength and the rate of fatigue was measured in their dominant (D) and non-dominant (ND) hands using the ForceMapTM system under three conditions. Results showed that there was no significant difference between the control, placebo or Kinesio TapeTM conditions in either hand for rate of fatigue as measured by slope (D: p=0.191, ND: p=0.739) and that there was no significant difference in strength (maximal grip force) between the conditions (D: p=0.985, ND: p=0.974). Results of this study do not concur with previous studies suggesting that Kinesio TapeTM can decrease the rate of fatigue in other muscle groups.

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