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KMID : 0357220160280050269
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2016 Volume.28 No. 5 p.269 ~ p.273
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Does Kinesio Taping Improve Vertical Jumping Performance?
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Lim Hyoung-Won
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the effect of kinesio taping (KT) on vertical jumping performance.
Methods: Young women (n=24) performed vertical jumping under three conditions: kinesio taping, placebo taping, and no taping. All tapes were applied to both quadriceps and the gastrocnemius of the subjects. Vertical jump height and power were measured using an OptoGait, and the non-parametric Friedman test was used to identify differences between conditions.
Results: No significant differences in maximum jump height or peak jump power between were observed between taping conditions.
Conclusion: The results showed that KT did not facilitate muscle performance by generating higher jumping power or yielding a better jumping performance. As the functional performance is related to muscle strength, this finding may be explained by the fact that KT has no effects on muscle strength.
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KEYWORD
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Kinesio taping, Countermovement jump, OptoGait
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