Kinesiology tape and propose benefits to muscular strength in athletes

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This dissertation is an opportunity for me to extend my regards to my research supervisor, my beloved friends and my family for their untiring support that they furnished throughout my research. I am grateful to them for their belief in me and the guidance that they provided me without which I would have never been able to work on and complete this research. It also signifies my own views and does not closely relate to the university.

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DECLARATION

I, (Your name), would like to declare that all contents included in this study stand for my individual work without any aid, and this proposal has not been submitted for any examination at academic as well as professional level, previously. It is also represents my very own views and not essentially those that are associated with other university.

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Abstract

In the world of sports medicine, there has been a huge interest in factors and problems relating to enhancement of the muscle performance of an athlete. For this purpose there are different types of kinesiology tapes that are used by the athletes. The kinesiology tape is an extremely thin, therapeutic and stretchy tape that benefits a broad amount of inflammatory conditions and injuries. In both elasticity and thickness the kinesiology tape is particularly identical to the skin of humans. The ease of use and its simplicity gathered with its benefits make it a near necessity if the tendon and the muscle health is an individual's goal. It allows to be worn without restriction, constricting and binding of movement. The kinesiology tape is commonly used in clinical practice. It is being used regularly to relieve pain and has a powerful effect to enhance an athlete performance. The focus of this study is to assess the effects of kinesiology tape that primarily impact the muscular strength of an athlete. This tape was invented initially in 1970's; and it has shown a recent dramatic increase in the popularity. The use of kinesiology taping is not just the treatment for elite, from a swollen ankle to postural issue; the kinesiology tape roll can also assist almost every patient. In this study few benefits of kinesiology and the effects of this tape on muscular strength of an athlete are explored. The study suggests that the kinesiology tape does not contain any drug or medicine, but all the benefits come from the elasticity of the tape. It is applied commonly for improved functions, improved performance during sports, aids in healing, drains swelling and reduces pain. The study concludes that further studies involving good quality, multi-center, large and well reported randomised control trails are needed that can measure the long term results and outcomes of the benefits of kinesiology taping.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSi

DECLARATIONii

Abstractiii

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Purpose of the Study1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement2

Significance of the study2

Aims and Objectives3

Research Question3

Limitations4

Definition of terms4

Muscular strength4

Kinesiology tape5

Proprioception5

Sprain5

Instability5

Outline of the Study6

CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW7

Kinesiology tape theory7

How kinesiology tape works9

Drawbacks of kinesiology tape10

Strength benefits10

Physical appearance10

Physical capacity11

Metabolic function11

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