Effects of Kinesio Tex Tape on Knee Injuries in Collegiate Athletes

<p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of KinesioTex Tape on knee conditions in collegiate athletes. Specifically, the study examined the effects of KinesioTex Tape on pain and effusion in patients with patella related knee conditions at Bridgewater State University. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to measure pain and a measuring tape was used to measure the circumference of the knee. It was hypothesized that KinesioTex tape would decrease the amount of pain and effusion in patella related knee conditions in collegiate athletes. A total of 3 participants were recruited to take part in the research. Recruitment was done through the athletic trainers at Bridgewater State University and through e-mail. Athletes had pre measurements taken after which KinesioTex Tape was applied. Measurements were then taken immediately post application and then again at 36 hours. Data collected showed a decrease in absolute pain scores with all participants, with the greatest decrease being in relative change ranging from 54% to 100%. Girth measurements decreased in all participants at 36 hours but were the same or increased immediately post application. The findings indicated that KinesioTex Tape may assist in decreasing pain and effusion in patella related knee conditions. Future research should aim to further quantify the effects of KinesioTex Tape on all injuries and conditions.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Athletic Training

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Cooley, Victoria L.

Contributors dc:contributor

• <p>Pamela Russell (chair)</p> <p>Kimberly Wise</p> <p>Robert Colandreo</p>

• Sports Sciences

Repository record dc:identifier

https://vc.bridgew.edu/theses/15

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vc.bridgew.edu:theses-1014