The effect of applying rigid taping to quadriceps muscles on knee extension strength and jumping distance

The scientific literature is insufficient to support the use of elastic or rigid taping for the prevention or treatment of musculoskeletal injury or performance enhancement. the aim of this study was to analyze the effects of applying rigid taping on the knee extension strength and lower limb function in healthy subjects. twenty eight healty volunteers (age: 20.9 ± 1.1 years) were randomly assigned to two groups of 14 subjects each: placebo/ sham tape and rigid tape (rigid tape application over the same muscles). all individuals were assessed for single and double leg hops and peak isometric and concentric isokinetic torque before and after interventions. spss 22.0 package programme was used for statistical analyses. descriptive statistics were calculated for all variables and reported as mean (± standard errors). kolmogorov – smirnov test showed normal distribution of the data. independent t tests were used to compare placebo/ sham tape group and rigid tape group. paired t tests were used to compare non-tape and tape application. for all the analyses the level of statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. application of rigid tape to quadriceps muscles was no statistically significant difference lower limb functions, jump distance and knee extensor peak torque in healthy sedentary subjects.