title: Effects of kinesiology taping on repositioning error of the knee joint after quadriceps muscle fatigue.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of kinesiology taping on repositioning error of the knee joint after quadriceps muscle fatigue. [Subjects] Thirty healthy adults with no orthopaedic or neurological problems participated in this study. [Methods] The repositioning error of the knee joint was measured using a digital goniometer when the subjects extended their dominant-side knee to a random target angle (30°, 45°, or 60°) with their eyes closed, before and after a quadriceps muscle fatigue protocol, and after application of kinesiology tape. [Results] We found that repositioning errors of the dominant-side knee joint increased after quadriceps fatigue compared with no-fatigue conditions. However, kinesiology taping of the quadriceps muscle and patella after quadriceps fatigue significantly decreased repositioning errors of the knee joint. [Conclusion] These results suggest that quadriceps fatigue increases the repositioning error of the knee joint, whereas application of kinesiology tape decreases fatigue-induced joint repositioning error.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Science, Kyung Sung University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jin Tae
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Han
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Dong-eui University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jung-Hoon
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Joint position sense; Kinesiology tape; Proprioception