Matheus Joao Paulo Chieregato, Zille Rafael Ribeiro, Gomide Matheus Liana Barbaresco, Lemos Thiago Vilela, Carregaro Rodrigo Luiz, Shimano Antônio Carlos
School of Physical Therapy, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil; Sciences and Technology in Health PhD Program, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil.
School of Physical Therapy, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil.
Phys Ther Sport. 2017 Mar;24:74-78. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.08.014. Epub 2016 Sep 1.
Cross-sectional laboratory study.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the mechanical properties of different therapeutic elastic tapes used in sports and clinical practice.
Therapeutic tapes have been used since around the 1800s. They are composed of cotton, elastic filaments and adhesive glue that provides an effect of tactile and mechanical stimulation. However, as taping has evolved, manufacturers have implemented new materials and claim that the tensile properties and adhesion of tapes contribute more significantly in the rehabilitation process.
Fifty samples of elastic tapes (5 different manufacturers; 10 samples from each manufacturer) were submitted to longitudinal traction until rupture as well as surface adherence assays. Information was recorded on maximum deformation, maximum load, maximum tension and relative stiffness.
In tensile testing the bandages brand Kinesio Tex Gold - FP showed higher rates, 3 in 4 properties. During surface adherence tests on the therapeutic elastic tapes the brand Premium Kinesiology 3 NS Tex showed higher rates, 3 in 4 properties analyzed.
Tapes from different manufacturers exhibit different characteristics regarding traction and adherence mechanics. Knowledge of these characteristics is fundamental for the optimized use of each tape based on specific therapeutic needs.
横断面实验室研究。
本研究旨在评估和比较运动及临床实践中使用的不同治疗性弹性绷带的力学性能。
治疗性绷带自19世纪左右开始使用。它们由棉花、弹性细丝和提供触觉及机械刺激效果的胶水组成。然而，随着绷带技术的发展，制造商采用了新材料，并声称绷带的拉伸性能和粘性在康复过程中发挥了更显著的作用。
对50个弹性绷带样本（5个不同制造商；每个制造商10个样本）进行纵向拉伸直至断裂以及表面粘性测试。记录了最大变形、最大负荷、最大张力和相对刚度等信息。
在拉伸测试中，Kinesio Tex Gold - FP品牌绷带在4项性能中的3项表现出更高的数值。在治疗性弹性绷带的表面粘性测试中，Premium Kinesiology 3 NS Tex品牌在分析的4项性能中的3项表现出更高的数值。
不同制造商的绷带在拉伸和粘性力学方面表现出不同的特性。了解这些特性对于根据特定治疗需求优化使用每种绷带至关重要。
