Therapeutic Elastic Tapes Applied in Different Directions Over the Triceps Surae Do Not Modulate Reflex Excitability of the Soleus Muscle

• Published in: Journal of sport rehabilitation p. 1
• Main Authors: Magalhães, Igor E J, Mezzarane, Rinaldo A, Carregaro, Rodrigo L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2021
• Subjects: physical performance; isometric contraction; H-reflex; kinesiotape

Elastic taping has been widely used for either to facilitate or to inhibit muscle contraction. The efficacy of elastic taping is allegedly ascribed to physiological mechanisms related to subcutaneous tissue and muscle stimulation as a result of tape tension and direction. However, the underlying mec...