《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2020, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (9): 1097-1101.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2020.09.018

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Effect of Kinesio Taping at Knee on Position Sense and Lower-limb Function

ZHOU Yue1,2,ZHU Yue-tong3,WANG Zi-min3,HU Chun-ying1,2,HUANG Qiu-chen1,2,LIU Zun4()   

  1. 1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
    2. Department of Physical Therapy, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
    3. International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, Ootawara, Japan, 324-0851
    4. Cangzhou Medical College, Cangzhou, Hebei 061001, China
  • Received:2020-01-17 Revised:2020-05-29 Published:2020-09-25 Online:2020-09-24
  • Contact: LIU Zun E-mail:mary860114@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To observe the effects of Kinesio Taping and kneepad on position sense of knee in healthy young adult male.
Methods In September, 2019, 20 healthy adult male aged 21 to 27 were selected. They were measured the joint angle error in angle reproduction test, and tested with functional reach test (FRT), 10-meter walking time (10MWT), and Timed "Up and Go" Test (TUGT) under follow four conditions: non-intervention, simple Kinesio Taping, simple kneepad, and both Kinesio Taping and kneepad.
Results For the angle error, it was the most under non-intervention, and the least under simple Kinesio Taping (F = 61.260, P < 0.001). For FRT, there was no significant difference among all the conditions ( F = 1.793, P = 0.988). For 10MWT, it was the least under simple Kinesio Taping (F = 23.817, P < 0.001). For TUGT, it was the most under non-intervention ( F = 19.865, P < 0.001).
Conclusion Kinesio Taping can improve position sense of knee, as well as walking, without further benefit along with kneepad.

Key words: Kinesio Tape, kneepad, position sense, proprioception, knee