Acute effects of scapular Kinesio Taping (R) on shoulder rotator strength, ROM and acromiohumeral distance in asymptomatic overhead athletes

Harput G., Guney H., Toprak U., Colakoglu F., Baltaci G.

JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, vol.57, pp.1479-1485, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.23736/s0022-4707.16.06583-x
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1479-1485
  • Keywords: Shoulder joint, Scapula, Muscle strength, Ultrasonography, Volleyball, SUBACROMIAL IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME, DISABLED THROWING SHOULDER, JUNIOR TENNIS PLAYERS, INTERNAL-ROTATION, HUMERAL DISTANCE, CONTROLLED-TRIAL, RANGE, RELIABILITY, PAIN, ULTRASOUND
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There is limited information in the literature that shows whether scapular taping has an effect on the acromiohumeral distance (AHD) and shoulder functions. The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effects of scapular Kinesio Taping (R) on shoulder internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER) strength, IR and ER range of motion (ROM) and AHD in asymptomatic overhead athletes.