Acute effect of kinesiotape muscle technique on hamstring flexibility and pain during stretching

Medeni, Özge Çınar; Baltacı, Gül; Vayvay, Güler Doğan

doi:10.7603/s40680-015-0011-7

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“…Included studies investigated between 14 and 942 recreational, semiprofessional, or professional athletes with mean ages of 18.0 to 36.1 years. With follow-up ranging from 0 to 52 weeks, studies evaluated the effects of eccentric training, ** stretching, †† specialized training programs, §§ neurodynamic sliding, 27,42,84,101,113,118 vibration therapy, 49,51,73,99,108,127 massage, 4,64,65,80,82 resistance training, 5,70 dry needling, 55,62 kinesiotaping, 87 and blood flow–restricted training 1 on hamstring injury prevention and risk factor management. Efficacy was assessed according to injury incidence, 10,53,105,128 strength, ∥∥ flexibility, ¶¶ fascicle length, ## H/Q ratio, a and limb asymmetry.…”

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“…Flexibility was further optimized by implementing adjunctive WBV, 40 utilizing low-frequency electrical stimulation, 104 or maintaining anterior pelvic tilt throughout the intervention. 122 Additional methods improving flexibility included WBV alone, 40,49,51,73,99,108,127 neurodynamic sliding, 27,42,84,101,113,118 neural tensioning, 84 Pilates, 31 instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, 59,65,80 ballistic stretching, 75,132 kinesiotaping, 87 and the Bowen 82 and Mulligan 133 techniques, while consensus could not be reached regarding effects of eccentric training, 43,58,91,107,109,114 dry needling, 55,62 or massage. 4,64 Fascicle Length.…”

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Evidence-Based Hamstring Injury Prevention and Risk Factor Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Background: Hamstring injuries are common among athletes. Considering the potentially prolonged recovery and high rate of recurrence, effective methods of prevention and risk factor management are of great interest to athletes, trainers, coaches, and therapists, with substantial competitive and financial implications. Purpose: To systematically review the literature concerning evidence-based hamstring training and quantitatively assess the effectiveness of training programs in (1) reducing injury incidence and (2) managing injury risk factors. Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis; Level of evidence, 1. Methods: A computerized search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and SPORTDiscus with manual screening of selected reference lists was performed in October 2020. Randomized controlled trials investigating methods of hamstring injury prevention and risk factor management in recreational, semiprofessional, and professional adult athletes were included. Results: Of 2602 articles identified, 108 were included. Eccentric training reduced the incidence of hamstring injury by 56.8% to 70.0%. Concentric hamstring strength increased with eccentric (mean difference [MD], 14.29 N·m; 95% CI, 8.53-20.05 N·m), concentric, blood flow–restricted, whole-body vibration, heavy back squat, FIFA 11+ (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), and plyometric training methods, whereas eccentric strength benefited from eccentric (MD, 26.94 N·m; 95% CI, 15.59-38.30 N·m), concentric, and plyometric training. Static stretching produced greater flexibility gains (MD, 10.89°; 95% CI, 8.92°-12.86°) than proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (MD, 9.73°; 95% CI, 6.53°-12.93°) and dynamic stretching (MD, 6.25°; 95% CI, 2.84°-9.66°), although the effects of static techniques were more transient. Fascicle length increased with eccentric (MD, 0.90 cm; 95% CI, 0.53-1.27 cm) and sprint training and decreased with concentric training. Although the conventional hamstring/quadriceps (H/Q) ratio was unchanged (MD, 0.03; 95% CI, –0.01 to 0.06), the functional H/Q ratio significantly improved with eccentric training (MD, 0.10; 95% CI, 0.03-0.16). In addition, eccentric training reduced limb strength asymmetry, while H/Q ratio and flexibility imbalances were normalized via resistance training and static stretching. Conclusion: Several strategies exist to prevent hamstring injury and address known risk factors. Eccentric strengthening reduces injury incidence and improves hamstring strength, fascicle length, H/Q ratio, and limb asymmetry, while stretching-based interventions can be implemented to improve flexibility. These results provide valuable insights to athletes, trainers, coaches, and therapists seeking to optimize hamstring training and prevent injury.

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