Effect of two Dynamic Tape™ applications on the electromyographic activity of the gluteus medius and functional performance in women: A randomized, controlled, clinical trial

Effect of two Dynamic Tape™ applications on the electromyographic activity of the gluteus medius and functional performance in women: A randomized, controlled, clinical trial

Dynamic Tape™ (DT) is a biomechanical tape that is used to directly manage load, modify movement patterns, and assist functioning. However, no studies have evaluated its effectiveness in increasing gluteus medius (GM) muscle activation and improving functional performance. To investigate the effect...

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Published in:Journal of bodywork and movement therapies Vol. 25; pp. 212 - 217
Main Authors: Silva, Roberta O., Carlos, Filipe R., Morales, Melina C., Emerick, Vanessa de S., Teruyu, Ana I., Valadão, Victória M.A., Carvalho, Leonardo C., Lobato, Daniel F.M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2021
Subjects:
Athletic performance
Bandages
Electromyography
Rehabilitation
Electromyography
Rehabilitation
Bandages
Athletic performance
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Summary:Dynamic Tape™ (DT) is a biomechanical tape that is used to directly manage load, modify movement patterns, and assist functioning. However, no studies have evaluated its effectiveness in increasing gluteus medius (GM) muscle activation and improving functional performance. To investigate the effect of two forms of DT applications on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the GM muscle and lower limb functional performance. Thirty-three, healthy, recreationally active women were randomly assigned into two groups: 1) submitted to the DT application on GM muscle that adhered to the stretching method for Kinesio Tape® application (KG, n = 17) and 2) submitted to the DT application on GM muscle that adhered to the stretching method suggested for DT (DG, n = 16). The EMG evaluation of GM was performed at rest, in maximum voluntary isometric contraction, and in the single-leg squat, drop landing, and jump landing + maximum vertical jump tests. Functional performance was evaluated using the triple hop test and the 6-m timed hop test. No significant changes in GM activation or functional performance were found, regardless of the stretching method used. No significant intergroup differences were observed (α = 5%). DT did not increase GM activation in functional activities, and it did not improve functional performance in the lower limbs in healthy women, regardless of the form of application used.
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ISSN:1360-8592
1532-9283
DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.11.018