Effects of kinesio taping on lumbopelvic-hip complex kinematics during forward bending.
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of kinesio taping (KT) on the kinematics of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex during forward bending by individuals with reduced hamstring extensibility. [Subjects] Eighteen males with reduced hamstring extensibility were randomly assigned to one of two groups:, the hamstring KT group (n=9), or the sham KT group (n=9). [Methods] The kinematics of the lumbopelvic-hip complex during lumbar forward bending was measured using a motion capture system before and after applying KT. [Results] The angle of lumbar flexion during late lumbar forward bending increased significantly post-KT compared to pre-KT measurements in the hamstring KT group. [Conclusion] These findings suggest that KT does not directly affect an individual's movement during lumbar forward bending.
Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Inje University, Republic of Korea.
Soo-Yong
SY
Kim
Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Inje University, Republic of Korea.
Min-Hyeok
MH
Kang
Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Inje University, Republic of Korea.
Eui-Ryong
ER
Kim
Department of Physical Therapy, Baekseok University, Republic of Korea.
Gyoung-Mo
GM
Kim
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inje University, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Seop
JS
Oh
Kinematics; Kinesio taping; Lumbar forward bending