Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Strength and Performance in Female Futsal Players

NCT ID: NCT06805227

Last Updated: 2025-02-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-15

Study Completion Date

2023-09-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether kinesiology tape improves quadriceps muscle efficiency in female futsal players. The study aims to answer whether the application of kinesiology tape enhances lower limb function, isometric strength, and eccentric/concentric strength compared to no intervention.

Detailed Description

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This study explores the potential benefits of kinesiology tape in improving quadriceps muscle performance in female futsal players, a demographic actively engaged in high-intensity sports. The trial was designed to provide robust evidence on whether kinesiology tape can enhance functional and physical performance of the lower limb, addressing a gap in sports medicine research.

The study involved 12 players participating in the Saudi Universities Sports Federation (SUSF) Futsal Championship. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group receiving kinesiology tape intervention and a control group with no intervention. The intervention was conducted over 30 days, with a focus on assessing the impact of kinesiology tape on the dominant leg, targeting key muscles like the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis.

To ensure comprehensive evaluation, participants underwent assessments using validated tools for lower limb function, isometric strength, and dynamic strength (eccentric/concentric). These tools included the Single-Leg Hop Test, a hand-held dynamometer, and the Biodex System, which provided precise and reliable measurements of muscle performance.

Conditions

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Muscle Strength Rehabilitation Quadriceps Muscle

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Experimental Arm: Kinesiology Tape Intervention

Description: Participants in this arm received kinesiology tape applied to the dominant leg targeting the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis muscles. The tape was applied with a 50% tension level and remained in place for 30 days. Assessments of quadriceps strength and lower limb function were conducted pre- and post-intervention.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of kinesiology tape on quadriceps muscle performance.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesiology Tape Application

Intervention Type OTHER

Application Area: Applied specifically to the dominant leg, targeting the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis muscles.

Tension Level: Applied with a standardized 50% tension. Duration: The tape was kept in place continuously for 30 days. Color: A blue-colored kinesiology tape was used to standardize the intervention and eliminate potential psychological effects of tape color.

Technique: Applied by a licensed physical therapist with expertise in kinesiology taping techniques, certified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Control Arm: No Intervention

Description: Participants in this arm did not receive any kinesiology tape or similar interventions. Their quadriceps strength and lower limb function were assessed at the same intervals as the experimental group for comparison purposes.

Purpose: To serve as a baseline to compare the effects of the kinesiology tape intervention.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Kinesiology Tape Application

Application Area: Applied specifically to the dominant leg, targeting the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus lateralis muscles.

Tension Level: Applied with a standardized 50% tension. Duration: The tape was kept in place continuously for 30 days. Color: A blue-colored kinesiology tape was used to standardize the intervention and eliminate potential psychological effects of tape color.

Technique: Applied by a licensed physical therapist with expertise in kinesiology taping techniques, certified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female futsal players
* Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-25 kg/m2.
* Regular participation in sports activities.
* No history of kinesiology tape application on the thighs within six months prior to the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Medical history of knee or back pain, lower-limb surgeries, or joint deformities.
* Known allergies to kinesiology tape or conditions such as diabetes, fragile skin, pregnancy, open wounds, or deep vein thrombosis.
* Recent muscular injuries of the lower limbs within six months prior to the study.
* Any other conditions or contraindications that could interfere with participation or the outcomes of the study.
Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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King Saud University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Norah A. Alshehri

consultant and associate professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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King Saud University

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Site Status

Countries

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Saudi Arabia

Other Identifiers

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No. KSU-HE-23-091

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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