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Background: The study aims to demonstrate the influence of physical exercises and the Kinesio Taping method over the knee’s stability. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Kinesio Tape on knee joint, during balance tests.We hypothesized that using Kinesio Taping we will obtain better assessment results in comparison with the assessment results in the lack of Taping. Methods: The study involved five adult female subjects. Four of the subjecte was heathy, and one had recent ACL surgical intervention, with mean age for 20 ± 21 years old and body weight 55,5 ± 78 kg. Two different training programs were given to the subjects during two months, with a frequency of three times per week, each one lasting approximately 50 minutes. The first training program contained isometric and dynamic exercises. As to the second training program, it consisted of dynamic exercises and an agility drill. Each subject trained the same way. The subjects were assessed three times: prior to starting the first training program, after finishing it, and, finally, after finishing the second training program. At each assessment, there were two testing conditions: the first without Taping and the second with Kinesio Taping (applied). Dynamic balance was assessed with the Star Excursion Balance Test, while for static balance we used the NetForce platform. With the help of the SPSS statistics program’s Student’s t-test, we performed the statistical analysis of the results. Results: Kinesio Taping techniques applied in this research, have seen segnificant changes in pain amelioration, edema reduction and regaining full knee extension in the acute postoperative period. Kinesio Taping also positively influences the dynamic equilibrium necessary both during traning and official meetings.
Keywords: Kinesio Taping, instability, knee, rugby
