title: The influence of short-term kinesiology taping on force-velocity parameters of the rectus abdominis muscle.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of Kinesio-Tex tape on force-velocity parameters (F-V) of the rectus abdominis muscle immediately following application.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study group selected consisted of 52 women with a BMI below 23 [kg/m(2)]. The study involved measuring the force-velocity parameters of trunk flexor muscles twice using the Biodex System 3 Pro Set. Analyzed parameters included peak torque [N/m], total work [J], power [W] and percentage ratio of trunk flexor and extensor peak torque.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Comparing the results obtained in both tests, for a majority there were no statistically significant differences found in both the study group and control group.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  1. Short-term Kinesiology Taping on the rectus abdominis muscle does not cause a change in force-velocity parameters of trunk flexors. 2. Isolated application on the rectus abdominis muscle may be insufficient to cause a change in force-velocity parameters following such a short application time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, Wrocław, Poland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ptak
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Konieczny
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stefańska
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D055052:Athletic Tape; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology*; D017568:Rectus Abdominis / Q000502:physiology*; D019415:Torque; D055815:Young Adult