Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2019, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (3): 367-371.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.0606

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Effect of kinesio taping on delayed onset muscle soreness in athletes

Dong Qizheng   

  1.  (Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou 450064, Henan Province, China)
  • Received:2018-07-02 Online:2019-01-28 Published:2019-01-28
  • About author:Dong Qizheng, Master, Associate professor, Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou 450064, Henan Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the Research Project of Henan Provincial Federation of Social Science and Keidanren, No. SKL-2015-2524 (to DQZ)

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: There are many studies on kinesio taping effects on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in general population, but its effects in athletes are little reported. Moreover, the assessment criterion is based on pain index, but not on biochemical factors.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of kinesio taping on DOMS in athletes.
METHODS: Forty-three athletes were recruited, and randomized into trial (n=21) and control (n=22) groups. All subjects underwent bilateral knee extension under 70% of maximum load for 5 courses (10 times a course, with 120 seconds in between) to create model of DOMS. Only the trial group received kinesio taping. The Visual Analogue Scale score, interleukin 6 and creatine kinase levels were determined at 0, 24, 48 and 72 hours after DOMS.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The Visual Analogue Scale scores at 0, 24, 48 and 72 hours after DOMS in the trial group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.01). The interleukin 6 level at 0 and 24 hours after DOMS in the trial group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). In the trial group, the Visual Analogue Scale scores increased firstly and then decreased (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05). The interleukin 6 level was on a decline, and the level was significantly decreased compared with 0 hour after DOMS (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). The interleukin 6 level at 48 and 72 hours was significantly lower than that at 24 hours (P < 0.05). The creatine kinase level increased firstly and then decreased. Compared with 0 hour, there was a significant increase in creatine kinase level at 24 hours, and a significant decrease at 72 hours (P < 0.05). The creatine kinase level at 48 and 72 hours was significantly lower than that at 24 hours (P < 0.05). To conclude, kinesio taping significantly alleviates inflammatory reaction in athletes with DOMS, and shortens the recovery time.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:组织构建;骨细胞;软骨细胞;细胞培养;成纤维细胞;血管内皮细胞;骨质疏松组织工程

Key words: Muscles, Pain, Athletes, Creatine Kinase, Tissue Engineering

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