title: Kinesio Taping Does Not Alter Quadriceps Isokinetic Strength and Power in Healthy Nonathletic Men: A Prospective Crossover Study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on muscular performance remain largely unclear. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of KT on the maximum concentric and eccentric quadriceps isokinetic strength.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a single-blinded, placebo crossover, repeated measures study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Maximum isokinetic concentric/eccentric extension torque, work, and power were assessed by an isokinetic dynamometer without taping (NT) and with KT or placebo taping (PT) in 17 healthy young men. Repeated measures one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for statistical analyses.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Testing concentric contractions at 60°/s or 180°/s isokinetic speed, no significant differences in peak torque (Nm), total work (J), or mean power (W) were noted among the application modes under different conditions. Testing eccentric contractions at 30°/s or 60°/s isokinetic speed, no significant differences in mentioned parameters were noted, respectively. KT on the quadriceps neither decreased nor increased muscle strength in the participants.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  KT application onto the skin overlying the quadriceps muscle does not enhance the strength or power of knee extensors in healthy men.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, 61871 Poznan, Poland; College of Health, Beauty and Education in Poznan, 60133 Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Paweł
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Korman
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, 61871 Poznan, Poland; College of Education and Therapy, 61473 Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Straburzyńska-Lupa
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, 61871 Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Radosław
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rutkowski
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, 61871 Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Jakub
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gruszczyński
authors.affiliation: Department of Motor Rehabilitation, University School of Physical Education, 61871 Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lewandowski
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, 61871 Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Straburzyński-Lupa
authors.affiliation: Department of Motor Rehabilitation, University School of Physical Education, 61871 Poznan, Poland.
authors.forename: Dawid
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Łochyński
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D055052:Athletic Tape; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D006801:Humans; D007537:Isometric Contraction / Q000502:physiology*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000502:physiology*
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