11/12/2023 0 Comments Kinetic tape ankle![]() According to Kenzo Kase, the creator of Kinesio™ tape, these proposed mechanisms may include: (1) correcting muscle function by strengthening weakened muscles, (2) improving circulation of blood and lymph by eliminating tissue fluid or bleeding beneath the skin by moving the muscle, (3) decreasing pain through neurological suppression, and (4) repositioning subluxed joints by relieving abnormal muscle tension, helping to return the function of fascia and muscle (Kase et al., 1996). Rather than being structurally supportive, like white athletic tape, Kinesio™ Tape is therapeutic in nature. The proposed mechanisms by which Kinesio™ tape works are different than those underlying traditional ankle taping. Kinesio™ tape is currently being used immediately following injury and during the rehabilitation process. The fabric of this specialized tape is air permeable and water resistant and can be worn for repetitive days. It subsequently provides a constant pulling (shear) force to the skin over which it is applied unlike traditional white athletic tape. Kinesio™ tape differs from traditional white athletic tape in the sense that it is elastic and can be stretched to 140% of its original length before being applied to the skin. ![]() Kinesio™ taping is a novel method of ankle taping utilizing a specialized type of tape by the same name. However other means of ankle taping have emerged for the treatment and prevention of ankle injuries. Despite the fact that ankle bracing is growing in popularity, anecdotal evidence suggests that ankle taping with white athletic tape is still very popular among athletes, athletic trainers, and physicians. In recent history, ankle taping has been the principal means of preventing ankle sprains in sport (Robbins et al., 1995). The application of Kinesio™ tape does not appear to enhance proprioception (in terms of RJPS) in healthy individuals as determined by our measures of RJPS at the ankle in the motions of plantar flexion and 20° of plantar flexion with inversion. The treatment group (Kinesio™ taped subjects) showed no change in constant and absolute error for ankle RJPS in plantar flexion and 20° of plantar flexion with inversion when compared to the untaped results using the same motions. ![]() Constant error and absolute error were determined from the difference between the target angle and the trial angle produced by the subject. Subjects had five trials in both plantar flexion and inversion with 20° plantar flexion before and after application of the Kinesio™ tape to the anterior/lateral portion of the ankle. Subjects were barefooted, blindfolded, and equipped with headphones playing white noise to eliminate auditory cues. Plantar flexion and inversion with 20° of plantar flexion reproduction of joint position sense (RJPS) was determined using an ankle RJPS apparatus. Experiment utilized a single group, pretest and posttest. Exclusion criteria: Ankle injury < 6 months prior to testing, significant ligament laxity as determined through clinical evaluation by an ATC, or any severe foot abnormality. 30 subjects, 15 men, 15 women, ages 18-30 participated in this study. An experiment was designed to determine if Kinesio™ taping the anterior and lateral portion of the ankle would enhance ankle proprioception compared to the untaped ankle.
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