Reducing Lumbar Flexion in a Repetitive Lifting Task: Comparison of Leukotape and Kinesio Tape and Their Effect on Lumbar Proprioception

Rigid leukotape applied to the skin of trunk dorsum, superficial lumbar paraspinals, has been shown reduce flexion in repetitive lifting, with potential risk injury jobs requiring handling material. It is unclear which mechanism underpins this reduction, and whether a tape more elastic properties (i.e., kinesio tape) can yield similar results. In study, twelve participants were randomly allocated into two groups, practiced lifting task either or their dorsum. The also performed sagittal plane repositioning assess changes proprioception. results showed small reduction group moderate group, suggested errors only. We suggest that may correct movement improve performance during flexion-based task, while proprioception promote learning. These have implications for choice use wearable textiles aiming risks manual industry.