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KMID : 1206220230300020082
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
2023 Volume.30 No. 2 p.82 ~ p.89
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The Effects of Kinesio Tape to Erector Spinae and Quadratus Lumborum during Plank on Abdominal Muscles Activity
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Kim Ji-Young
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Abstract
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Background : Various studies have been conducted on KT(Kinesio Tape), but only changes in muscle activity in the attached area have been focused. Therefore, in this study, attempted to investigate the effect on activity of abdominal muscles by attaching KT to the erector spinae and quadratus lumborum muscles during plank.
Design : Randomized Controlled Trial or Cross-sectional Study
Methods : 16 healthy adults in their 20s participated. Electromyography(EMG) was measured while performing the plank before and after KT attachment. The electrodes were attached to the rectus abdominis muscle, external abdominal oblique muscle, and internal abdominal oblique muscle. And the KT was attached to both erector spinae and quadratus lumborum muscles. For analysis, a paired t-test was performed, and the significance level was set to p<.05.
Results : There was no significant difference in both the rectus abdominis muscle, the internal abdominal oblique muscle, and the external abdominal oblique muscle(p>.05). However, in the case of external abdominal oblique muscles, muscle activity tended to decrease when after KT.
Conclusion : The KT attached to the erector spinae and quadratus lumborum does not affect the activity of abdominal muscles during planks. This results suggested that KT does not affect muscle activity where KT is not attached.
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KEYWORD
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abdominal core, electromyography, kinesio tape, plank
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