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Effects of Kinesio Taping on lumbopelvic-hip complex kinematics during forward bending
Kim S-Y, Kang M-H, Kim E-R, Kim G-M, Oh J-S
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015 Mar;27(3):925-927
clinical trial
2/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

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 ofthe lumbopelvic-hip complex during lumbar forward bending was measured using a motion capture system before and after applying KT. RESUITS: 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.

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