The influence of kinesio taping on trunk and lower extremity motions during different landing tasks: implications for anterior cruciate ligament injury

Sheikhi, Bahram; Letafatkar, Amir; Hogg, Jennifer A.; Naseri-Mobaraki, Esmaiel

doi:10.1186/s40634-021-00339-w

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“…This observed neuromuscular adaptation during functional task could potentially reduce the risk for noncontact ACL injury. 34 Furthermore, Sheikhi et al 58 suggest that Kinesio TP application may improve knee abduction and sum of knee valgus and lateral trunk lean during single-leg drop landing, knee flexion during single-leg drop landing and single-leg vertical drop jump in individuals displaying risky single‑leg kinematics. Therefore, Kinesio TP application may marginally improve high‑risk landing kinematics in competitive male athletes, and a systematic review of Ericksen et al 15 concludes that combo FB generates the greatest reductions in peak vertical ground-reaction force during a jump-landing task.…”

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Valgus Control Feedback and Taping Improves the Effects of Plyometric Exercises in Women With Dynamic Knee Valgus

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Background: Female athletes are more predisposed to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in comparison with their male counterparts. Research on ACL injury prevention strategies has demonstrated beneficial effects of plyometric exercises and feedback (FB) during the exercises. FB has resulted in reductions in vertical ground-reaction force and kinematic risk factors associated with ACL injury. Furthermore, taping (TP) may draw attention to the restriction created by the tape and serve as real-time biofeedback. The additional influence of FB and TP on plyometric exercises has not been determined. Hypothesis: FB and TP interventions delivered during plyometric exercises would result in positive changes in biomechanics and muscle onset in female athletes displaying dynamic knee valgus. Design: Controlled trial. Setting: University research laboratory. Level of Evidence: Level 2. Methods: Forty-eight active female athletes were divided into 3 groups: control (n = 16), plyometric training with FB (n = 16), and plyometric training with TP (n = 16). The 2 experimental groups performed a 6-week exercise program with either FB or TP. The control group continued its regular team schedule. Knee joint position sense, landing error scoring system (LESS), and the onset of muscle activation (the point at which muscle activation exceeds 3 standard deviations over baseline and continued above this threshold for at least 25 ms) before landing for the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, gluteus medius, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris during pre- and posttests were measured. Results: The vastus lateralis onset later in the TP group compared with the FB group ( d [95% CI] = 0.64 [0.35-0.82], P = 0.01). Joint position sense accuracy improved only in the TP group ( d = −0.63, P = 0.001). Both the FB ( d = −0.85, P = 0.001), and TP ( d = −0.82, P = 0.001) groups improved in LESS scores. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that plyometric exercises with FB or TP affect LESS and the onset of the vastus lateralis in active uninjured women with dynamic knee valgus, while TP improves joint position sense. Therefore, when more accurate joint position sense is desired, practitioners may use plyometric with TP. If an improved LESS score is desired, plyometrics with either TP or FB are acceptable. Clinical Relevance: Our findings indicate that female athletes may benefit more when completing a plyometric training program with a TP versus an FB. Trainers, coaches, and clinicians should consider utilizing instructions that promote an external focus when implementing plyometric training programs with male athletes.

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“…Sample size calculations were performed using G*Power (version 3.1.9.2, Dusseldorf, Germany). In accordance with previous evidence 21 31 32 , a medium effect size (f=0.25), an alpha level of 0.05, and a power of 0.80 were considered. The calculation revealed that 22 participants were required in each group.…”

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“…KT is adopted to improve function, stability, and proprioception [17][18][19] and enhance muscle contraction and force production in painful musculoskeletal conditions [15,19,20]. By improving proprioception and muscle activation, KT may favorably influence injury risk [19,21,22]. Applying KT at a stretch greater than 50 % can help correct the knee valgus position [19,21] and improve jump performance [18,23].…”

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“…By improving proprioception and muscle activation, KT may favorably influence injury risk [19,21,22]. Applying KT at a stretch greater than 50 % can help correct the knee valgus position [19,21] and improve jump performance [18,23]. Other studies have reported limited, inconclusive evidence regarding the effectiveness of KT on muscle strength and functional performance [17,23,24].…”

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Effects of Kinesio Taping on Tuck Jump Performance in Competitive Male Athletes

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This study aimed to measure the acute effects of Kinesio taping at different stretches on tuck jump performance in active individuals. Seventy-five males (23.01 ± 2.24 years, 178.35 ± 8.12 cm, 72.47 ± 6.58 kg) were randomly distributed into three groups: (1) Kinesio taping without stretch, (2) Kinesio taping with approximately 50% stretch, and (3) Kinesio taping with approximately 75% stretch. The tuck jump performance of all participants was determined at baseline, immediately after applying Kinesio taping, and 24 and 72 hours later. The participants’ tuck jump performance did not improve immediately after the Kinesio taping application, 24 hours and 72 hours after the application. No significant differences were found between the Kinesio taping groups at any time point (p>0.05). This study demonstrated no effects of Kinesio taping on neuromuscular performance.

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“…Conversely, a forward-flexed trunk position results in greater hip and knee flexion upon landing, reducing landing forces and mitigating ACL injury risk (Blackburn and Padua, 2009). Ipsilateral trunk lean has also been identified as a risk factor for ACL injury, as it causes the ground reaction force vector to shift laterally relative to the knee joint, increasing the load on the medial knee (Hewett et al, 2009;Sheikhi et al, 2021). Specifically, lateral trunk displacement was identified as a risk factor for ACL injury with high sensitivity and specificity in female athletes (Zazulak et al, 2007).…”

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Concurrent Validity of Movement Screening Criteria Designed to Identify Injury Risk Factors in Adolescent Female Volleyball Players

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Front. Sports Act. Living

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female adolescent athletes occur at disproportionately high levels compared to their male counterparts. However, limited prospective data exist on the validity of low-cost screening tools that can proactively identify ACL injury risk, specifically for female athletes. The purpose of this study was to assess the concurrent validity of a three-task injury risk factor assessment by comparing visually derived outcome scores from two-dimensional (2D) video data with dichotomized three-dimensional (3D) biomechanical variables collected using motion capture technology. A total of 41 female club volleyball athletes (14.7 ± 1.4 years) were tested and asked to perform three tasks: double-leg vertical jump (DLVJ), single-leg squat (SLS), and single-leg drop landing (SLDL). One rater was trained on the scoring criteria for the 2D data and independently scored one forward-facing and one side-facing video for each task. Risk factors identified included poor knee position, lateral trunk lean, and excessive trunk flexion/extension. In addition, 3D joint angles were calculated for the trunk and knee in the sagittal and frontal planes and converted to dichotomous variables based on biomechanical thresholds of injury risk. For comparison of 2D and 3D outcomes, percent agreement and Cohen's kappa were calculated for each risk factor individually. Overall, 2D scores were found to exhibit moderate to excellent percent agreement with 3D outcomes for trunk position (69.1–97.1%). Specifically, ipsilateral trunk lean during single-leg tasks exhibited the highest agreement (85.3–88.2%) with moderate reliability (κ = 0.452–0.465). In addition, moderate to substantial reliability was found for trunk flexion during double-leg tasks (κ = 0.521–0.653); however, an evaluation of single-leg tasks resulted in only fair reliability (κ = 0.354). Furthermore, 2D scores were not successful in identifying poor knee position as percent agreement fell below 50% for both the single-leg tasks and averaged 60% agreement across both the phases of the DLVJ. Kappa coefficients further emphasized these trends indicating no to slight concurrent validity (κ = −0.047–0.167) across tasks. Overall, these findings emphasize the potential for valid, low-cost screening tools that can identify high-risk movement patterns. Further study is needed to develop improved assessment guidelines that may be employed through visual assessment in sports environments.

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The influence of kinesio taping on trunk and lower extremity motions during different landing tasks: implications for anterior cruciate ligament injury

Cited by 7 publications

References 40 publications

Valgus Control Feedback and Taping Improves the Effects of Plyometric Exercises in Women With Dynamic Knee Valgus

Valgus Control Feedback and Taping Improves the Effects of Plyometric Exercises in Women With Dynamic Knee Valgus

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Tuck Jump Performance in Competitive Male Athletes

Concurrent Validity of Movement Screening Criteria Designed to Identify Injury Risk Factors in Adolescent Female Volleyball Players

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