THE EFFECT OF KINESIOTAPING ON ISOKINETIC KNEE STRENGTH DURING LONG TERM VOLLEYBALL TRAINING PROGRAM

Authors : İlkay KOÇ, Nevin ATALA, Gül BALTACI, Cengiz AKARÇEŞME

Pages : 89-94

Doi:10.21653/tfrd.286711

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Publication Date : 2016-12-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate whether taping the quadriceps muscle using the KinesioTex facilitation technique affected isokinetic strength during an 8-week training program. Methods: 20 female volunteer volleyball players aged 15–19 were divided into two groups; taping and control group. Isokinetic muscular strength was measured three times: before taping insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1st measurement);, 45 minutes after the first taping insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2nd measurement); and after an 8-week taping process insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3rd measurement);. Results: No significant differences were found between taping and control groups in isokine tic strength of Quadriceps insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. No significant variations were seen in peak torque and total work values before taping and after the 8-week taping process insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. Discussion: In conclusion, it can be seen that long-term taping for healthy individuals does not cause any increase in muscle strength. The reason why no significant results are obser ved in other parameters may be that Kinesio® taping does not give sufficient tactile stimulus to cause increase in strength of healthy individuals; or that the facilitation technique sugges ted for Quadriceps muscle is insufficient, on its own, to stimulate the muscle. 
Keywords : Kinesiotaping, quadriceps femoris, muscle strength