Transcript Adam Lucassian, AT, ATC University of Cincinnati Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women’s Soccer)

Adam Lucassian, AT, ATC
University of Cincinnati
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women’s Soccer)
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 Board Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer
 Experience
 Intern Athletic Trainer- Saint Joseph’s University
Women’s Soccer (Philadelphia, PA)
 Intern Assistant Athletic Trainer- Florida Gulf Coast
University Men’s Soccer/Men’s and Women’s Tennis
(Ft. Myers, FL)
 Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer- University of
Cincinnati Women’s Soccer (Cincinnati, OH)
 Graduated from Central Michigan University
 BS in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
 Attending Graduate School at the University of
Cinicinnati
 MS in Health Promotion and Education (Exercise
and Fitness)
 Research:
 The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Myofascial Trigger
Points in Collegiate Female Soccer Players
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 What is Kinesio Tape (KT)
 History
 Who uses KT?
 Brief Science
 What are claims of Kinesio Tape
 Fact or Fiction?
 My Research
 Questions/Comments
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 A latex free and flexible/elastic form of
treatment 1,2,3
 “Facilitate movement while offering support
and to prevent over contraction, all while
allowing the body to heal itself
biomechanically.”
 Mainly used by PTs and OTs for
rehabilitation originally 2
 Massage Therapists and Athletic Trainers
followed later
 Certifications available
 Many different brands and styles have
made it more friendly for the general
population
 “How to Videos”
 Online Directions
 Available OTC at many stores
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 Developed over 25 years ago by Dr.
Kenzo Kase2
 Wanted to develop a non-invasive tool
that used kinesiology to treat softtissue injuries
 Kinesiology: Student of mechanics of the
body
 Introduced to the US in the 1990s4
 Most people began to hear of the
technique following the 2008
Summer Olympics2
 Karri Walsh wore it on her right
shoulder
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 Claims to aid muscles, lymphatic
system (fluids in the body that lead to
swelling), and provide functional
support3
 Doesn’t restrict movement.
 Releases pressure on the tissues
underneath the skin by separating
the skin from muscles3
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 People use KT to help get “stronger”. But what does the research say?
 Study #1 5
 21 College Athletes
 Grip strength was tested
 Study #2 6
 14 Athletes
 Quad Strength
 What was found?
 Both studies revealed the KT did not significantly increase the strength of the participants
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 What should you do instead
 Strength Program
 Consisting of:
 Olympic Lifts (Squats, Deadlifts, Power
Cleans, High Pulls, etc.)
 Plyometric Lifts
 Consult a professional
 Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist
 Certified Personal Trainer
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 Thought behind claim1
 May be able to enhance
proprioception and muscle activation
 Proprioception
 Self-awareness of the body
 Sense decreases after a sprain of a
joint
 Study1
 51 male athletes from premier-league
teams
 HOWEVER
 The previous study showed no
increase in stability, another study has
shown an increased in proprioception
after long term wear of KT 1,7
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 What should you do instead?
 Non-elastic “white” tape is shown to be
a better choice than KT to help deal
with and treat ankle sprain
 Bracing is also a viable option
 Brands
 Active Ankle
 Cramer
 Visit a Medical Professional
 Doctor
 Athletic Trainer
 Physical Therapist
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 Theorized to be an effective
method of treating decreased
muscle function and pain8
 Study8
 30 subjects
 Researchers evaluated the range of
motion of the low back with and
without KT
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 Results showed that KT may increase
the range of motion of the low back8
 Another Study9
 Showed an immediate increase in
ankle flexibility after application of KT
 Also showed decreased pain*
 Other things you should do
 Traditional stretching
 Foam Rolling
 Consult an expert
 Athletic Trainer
 Strength and Conditioning Coach
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 Several techniques and cuts of KT
have been developed for use to deal
with swelling
 Claim to help facilitate lymphatic flow
 Study10
 Stroke patients who exhibited swelling
in the arms were recruited
 Taped for 6 days
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 Study showed decrease in swelling in
the hands10
 Personal experience
 ACL Post-Surgery
 Large amount of swelling factored into
trouble getting back to full range of
motion
 After taping
 Decreased swelling
 Faster return to range of motion
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The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Myofascial Trigger Points on Collegiate
Female Soccer Players
 Myofascial Trigger Points (MTP)11
 “Knots”
 Tight muscles
 Can cause pain
 Took 20 Women Soccer Players who
had MTP is their calves.
 Study showed a decrease in presence
of MTP after 48 hours.
 Decreased Pain
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Contact Information:
[email protected]
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 1Briem, K., Eythorsdottir, H., Magnusdottie, R. G., Palmarsson, R., Runarsdottir, T., &
Sveinsson, T. (2011). Effects of kinesio tape compared with nonelastic sports
tape and the untapped ankle during a sudden inversion perturbation in male
athletes. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 41(5), 328-335.
 2Osborn, K. (2009). Tape it up. Massge & Bodywork, 24(3), 52-59
 3Morris, D., Jones, D., Ryan, H., & Ryan, C.G. (2013). The clincical effects of kinesio
tex taping: a systematic review. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 29(4), 259270.
 4Osterhues, D.J. (2004). The use of Kineso Taping in the management of traumatic
patella dislocation. A case study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 20, 267270.
 5Chang, H.Y., Chou, K.Y., Lin, J.J., Lin C.F., & Wang, C.H. (2010). Immediate effect of
forearm kinesio taping on maximal grip strength and force sense in healthy
collegiate athletes. Physical Therapy in Sport, 11, 122-127.
 6Fu, T.C., Wong, A.M.K, Pei, Y.C., Wu, K.P., Chou, S.W., & Lin, Y.C. (2008). Effect of
kinesio taping on muscle strength in athletes-a pilot study. Journal of Science
and Medicine in Sports, 11, 198-201.
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 7Simon, J.S., Garcia, W., & Docherty, C.L. (2013). The effect of kinesio tape on force
sense in people with functional ankle instability. Clinical Journal Of Sport
Medicine: Official Journal of The Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine.
 8Yoshida, A., & Kahanov, L. (2007). The effect of kinesio taping on lower trunk range
of motions. Research in Sports Medicine, 15, 103-112.
 9Merino-Marban, R., Mayorga-Vega, D., & Frenandez-Rodriguez, E. (2013). Effect of
kinesio tape application on calf pain and ankle range of motion in duathletes.
Journal of Human Kinetics, 37, 129-135.
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10Bell, A., &
Muller, M. (2013). Effects of kinesio tape to reduce hand edema in acute
stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabiliation, 20(3), 283-288.
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11Garcia-Muro, F., Rodriguez-Fernandez, A.L., &
Herrero-de-Lucas, A. (2010).
Treatment of myofasical pain in the shoulder with kinesio taping. a case
report. Manual Therapy, 15, 292-295.
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