肌內效貼布(簡稱肌貼)在近幾年被廣泛使用,其功能也逐漸受到證實,例如:減緩發炎反應、降低疼痛、改善組織循環。然而,過去系統性文獻回顧指出,目前大多研究皆以探討肌貼對肌肉功能與組織柔軟度之效應為主,較少從肌貼對本體感覺影響效應為主題來檢視。由於本體感覺對於動作控制、運動表現、預防傷害皆扮演相當重要的角色,因此,本文整理近年有關肌貼對本體感覺效應之相關研究,目的在瞭解肌貼對關節位置覺與力量覺之效應。分析結果指出,肌貼可有效改善有病理情況非健康個體之下肢關節位置覺,並可有效提升有病理情況非健康個體、健康個體之上肢手部與腕部力量覺。然而,能有效提升本體感覺的肌貼貼紮原則與方式,以及其對本體感覺效益之持續時間等相關議題,仍有待未來研究進一步釐清。
Kinesio tape (KT) is in widespread use. It has been demonstrated to reduce inflammation reaction, decrease pain, and improve circulation. However, previous studies primarily emphasized the effect of KT on motor function and soft tissue flexibility. Only a limited number of studies have reviewed its effect on proprioception. Since proprioception plays a role in motor control, sport performance, and injury prevention. The purpose of this article is to explore the effect of KT on joint position sense and force sense through systematically reviews recent studies on the effect of KT on proprioception. The results indicate that the use of KT leads to a positive effect on joint position sense in lower extremities for individuals with pathological conditions. In addition, KT brings about a positive effect on force sense in the hand and wrist for individuals with and without pathological conditions. Further investigation of KT application as an intervention to ameliorate proprioception is highly suggested, as well as examination of the sustained effects of KT.