Fatigue
Conditions
Keywords
Calf Muscle, Kinesio tape, Muscle fatigue, Heel raises
Brief summary
Muscle fatigue results in decreased ability in muscles to generate force. Kinesio Tape may reverse the adverse effects of fatigue. Thus this study will examine the acute effects of Kinesio tape on muscle fatigue.
Detailed description
The participants will be divided into three groups; 1. Experimental group: Kinesio tape with 50% tension will be applied; 2. Sham group: Kinesio tape without any tension will be applied; 3. Placebo group: Rigid tape without any tension will be applied.
Interventions
OTHERKinesio Taping under tension.
Kinesio tape will be applied to participants under tension.
Kinesio tape will be applied to participants without any tension.
OTHERRigid Taping
Rigid Taping will be applied.
Sponsors
King Saud University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Participants were not aware of the type of tape applied
Intervention model description
Three-arm parallel group
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
19 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy cooperative individuals. * Female athletes who were engaged in training at least 3 times a week. * The subject should perform a minimum of 23 hell raises.
Exclusion criteria
* Musculoskeletal injuries, cardio-pulmonary vestibular and neurological complication and systemic disorder. * Consumption of any pre-workout supplement in the last 6 months. * Involvement in any other training program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of heel raises | 1 week. | Participants will have to perform heel raises in standing position untill thay are fatigued. |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed