Kinesio Taping and Calf Muscle Fatigue

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Calf Muscle Fatigue in Collegiate Female Athletes

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.

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.

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.