The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Kinesio Taping on the Muscle Activities of Vastus Lateralis and Medialis in Patients with Degenerative Arthritis

키네시오 테이핑이 퇴행성 슬관절염 환자의 외측광근과 내측광근의 근활성도에 미치는 효과

  • Son, Gil-Soo (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Public Health, Eulji University) ;
  • Lee, Soo-Yeon (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Public Health, Eulji University) ;
  • Jeon, Hye-Jin (A Physical Therapy Major, Graduate School of Public Health, Eulji University) ;
  • Lee, Moon-Hwan (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Public Health, Eulji University)
  • 손길수 (을지대학교 보건대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 이수연 (을지대학교 보건대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 전혜진 (을지대학교 보건대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 이문환 (을지대학교 보건대학원 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2007.02.25
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of kinesiotaping on the muscle activities in patients with degenerative arthritis. To evaluate the effects of taping therapy, we calculated activation of vastus medialis and vastus lateralis. Methods: 40 female patients with degenerative arthritis of knee joint were participated in this study. Muscle activation were assessed by using a surface EMG. This procedure was performed with and without taping. Results: The activation of vastus lateralis was significantly increased in comparison between pre and post test. And vastus medialis was significantly increased in comparison between pre and post test. Conclusion: We thought that kinesio taping have effectiveness on the muscle activation of vastus lateralis and vastus medialis in patients with degenerative arthritis.

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