Kinesiotape on Quadriceps and Gluteus in Counter Movement Jump and Sprint in Soccer Players

Kinesiotape on Quadriceps and Gluteus in Counter Movement Jump and Sprint in Soccer Players

The main objective of this study is to analyse the effect of KT on countermovement jump (CMJ) and sprint immediately and 24 hours after its application on the quadriceps and gluteus maximus.

Kinesiotape (KT) is a technique commonly used in sports practice. It may be beneficial in enhancing muscle function by additional cutaneous afferent stimulation. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of KT on countermovement jump (CMJ) and 20-m sprints immediately and 24 hours after its application on the quadriceps and gluteus maximus. A total of 37 male soccer players (19.7 ± 0.9 years old) were randomly assigned to one of 3 groups: experimental group: KT activation (KTact), placebo group: sham tape (KTst), and control group (CG). Participants performed a 30-minute preliminary warm-up, after which they conducted CMJ and 20-m sprint tests. These tests were repeated later (with KT application or not) and after 24 hours.

Inclusion Criteria:

• soccer players;
• age of 18-25 years;
• a regular attendance at training sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of L1-L5 radiculopathy or lumbo-sacral pathology ;
• any treatment with KT on quadriceps or gluteus in the month prior to the study;
• history of systemic diseases that may affect the nervous system, musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries in the lower limb during the year prior to the study;
• use of analgesics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.