Effect of the Neuromuscular Taping (NMT) towards Flexibility Muscle Functions at the Lower Back and Hamstrings

Muscle is a contractile tissue of the human
body. Moving activities require a good muscular condition
so that daily activities can take place normally without any
obstacles. Reduced flexibility in the lower back and
hamstring muscles will impact human movement activities,
especially squatting. Neuromuscular taping (NMT) is a
useful taping application technique for stimulating muscle
eccentricity. Purpose: of this study was to see the effect of
the application of Neuromuscular Taping (NMT) in
increasing the flexibility of the muscles of the lower back
and hamstrings. Methods: 24 students received
neuromuscular tape (NMT) on erector spinae and
hamstring muscles. After receiving Neuromuscular taping
(NMT), the sample was then instructed to do light activity
to activate the effects of Neuromuscular taping (NMT) on
the muscles. After 15 minutes, changes in muscle flexibility
value were measured. The measurement of the value of
muscle flexibility is done using the Sit and Reach test.
Result: showed that there was an effect of increasing the
flexibility value of erector spine and hamstring muscles
between before and after Neuromuscular taping (NMT)
application (P < 0.05). Conclusion: We found that the
application of neuromuscular taping (NMT) can increase
the flexibility of the spinal erector muscles and the
hamstrings.