Abstract
Complexity versus regularity is an important component of appropriate joint position to retain balance but has not received much attention. The Singular value decomposition entropy (SvdEn) characterizes information content or regularity of a signal depending on the number of vectors attributed to the process. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of kinesiology tape compared to static strapping tape and no tape on ankle joint dynamics during the Y balance test. Forty-one participants (21 males; 20 females) aged between 18 and 34 years of age completed the Y-balance test with kinesiology tape, with strapping tape and without tape applied to the dominant leg. SvdEn was obtained from center of pressure values, as well as ankle and knee movement variability during the Y balance test. Center of pressure and knee joint dynamics did not change significantly between the two taped and no tape conditions during the YBT. Ankle joint SvdEn was significantly lower in the anterior-posterior (p<.05) and superior-inferior (p<.001) direction for both tape conditions compared to no tape. Greater regularity in the ankle joint dynamics indicates less vectors are required to describe the signal, which can be interpreted from a neurophysiological perspective as a decrease in feedforward and/or feedback input along the hierarchical sensorimotor processing pathway as an adjustment to taping and a possibly more reflex oriented response localised at the spinal cord level.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2019 41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2019 |
Place of Publication | United States |
Publisher | IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Pages | 2439-2442 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538613115 |
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Publication status | Published - 07 Oct 2019 |
Event | 41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2019 - Messe Berlin , Berlin, Germany Duration: 23 Jul 2019 → 27 Jul 2019 https://embc.embs.org/2019/ https://embc.embs.org/2019/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2019/07/EMBC-2019-Program.pdf (program) |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS |
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ISSN (Print) | 1557-170X |
Conference
Conference | 41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2019 |
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Abbreviated title | Biomedical engineering ranging from wellness to intensive care |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Berlin |
Period | 23/07/19 → 27/07/19 |
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