Effects of the Elastic Bandage on the Postural Balance of Young Women

Effects of the Elastic Bandage on the Postural Balance of Young Women

Elastic Bandaging Therapy (BET) is a technique that consists of the application of elastic adhesive tape directed on a skin, and is used for pain reduction, improvement of flexibility, postural alignment. It is believed that it can help proprioception by increasing or reducing muscle tension by acting on motor coordination and balance. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of the application of different BET strategies on the postural balance of healthy young women through measures obtained through a proper instrument for a balance assessment, a force platform.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women aged between 18 and 35 years;
• not present chronic pain defined as daily or almost daily pain during the last three months;
• not participate in rehabilitation programs.

Exclusion Criteria:

• present any type of neurological, cardiorespiratory, metabolic and / or orthopedic disease of high severity;
• vestibulopathies and labyrinthine crises;
• mental problems, attention and speech disorders;
• some other type of impediment or problem that interfered with physical and functional tests;
• Have undergone some kind of locomotor surgery;
• pregnancy;
• no participation in the three days of the research;
• lack of understanding or non-cooperation regarding research procedures and methods;
• do not volunteer.