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Afif Ghufroni
Department of Physiotherapy, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surakarta, Indonesia
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Differences Effect Of Neuromuscular Taping And Post Isometric Relaxation With Neuromuscular Taping And Reciprocal Inhibition On Reducing Pain And Increasing Hamstring Flexibility In Overweight Adolescents Jasmine Kartiko Pertiwi; Afif Ghufroni
Interest : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan INTEREST: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Volume 11 Number 2 Year 2022
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37341/interest.v0i0.460

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Background: The existence of this muscle shortening is often found in students, who rarely exercise because of a lack of awareness to move. If it occurs continuously, it will result in a decrease in functional movement and muscle shortening, especially in the hamstring muscles. Methods: At the Ministry of Health Surakarta 2020 Polytechnic, this study used student subjects aged 15 to 23 years with overweight conditions and functional impairment of the hamstrings. This research (sapphire walk test) was a study with a two-group treatment design and a pre-and post-test design. analyzed the data to find out the difference between pre-and post-test group 1 (tapping and PIR) using a paired t-test and group 2 (tapping and RI) using a pre-and post-Wilcoxon test because the data distribution was not normal on the VAS (Visual Analog Scale) values and the test t is paired because the data distribution is normal on the value of the BSSNRT (back saver sit and reach test). Results: Administration of neuromuscular taping and post-isometric relaxation and neuromuscular taping and reciprocal inhibition both had a good effect on reducing pain (p = 0.863). and both had a good effect on increasing hamstring flexibility in overweight adolescents (p = 0.786). Conclusion: The clinical implications that can be applied from this study are that there are different effects of neuromuscular taping and post-isometric relaxation with neuromuscular taping and reciprocal inhibition in reducing pain and increasing hamstring flexibility in overweight adolescents. This is an effective intervention option for overweight adolescents with impaired hamstring function.
Direct Effect of Using Kinesio Taping (KT) on Balance in Young People Jasmine Pertiwi; Afif Ghufroni
Jurnal Keterapian Fisik Jurnal Keterapian Fisik Volume 10 Issue 2 Year 2025
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37341/jkf.v10i2.467

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Background: This study investigated the immediate effects of the Kinesio Taping (KT) mechanical correction technique on balance, joint mobility, and muscle strength in healthy young adults. The findings aim to clarify whether this taping method can contribute to improved postural control and functional performance in individuals without musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study: was to examine the immediate effects of kinesio taping on balance among adolescents. Methods: A pre-experimental, one-group pre- and post-test design was employed. Accidental Sampling technique 106 healthy individuals aged 18-25 years (20 males, 86 females) participated. KT was applied to the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendons using specific techniques (10-50% stretch for gastrocnemius, Method I for Achilles, and Y method for gastrocnemius). Balance was evaluated through the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), which measures reach distance in eight specific directions. Range of motion and muscle strength were also examined and differences before and after the KT intervention were analyzed using a paired sample t-test. Results: The participants had an average age of 19.20 years and a mean BMI of 21.63. Pre-intervention SEBT scores ranged from 38 to 84 (mean = 55.48, SD = 8.733), while post-intervention scores ranged from 37 to 79 (mean = 59.06, SD = 10.068). A paired sample t-test demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in SEBT scores following the KT intervention (p < 0.001), indicating enhanced balance performance after taping. Conclusion: This study indicates that applying KT’s “mechanical correction” technique to the ankle joint can immediately enhance dynamic balance in healthy young adults. These results highlight the potential role of KT as a supportive intervention to improve balance and possibly minimize the risk of injury.
Co-Authors Jasmine Kartiko Pertiwi Jasmine Pertiwi