The ability of the muscles of the hand and fingers to produce force and power is defined as grip strength. Grip strength is affected by the actions created by the muscles located in the anterior compartment, or flexor bundle region, of the forearm. Kinesiology Tape is hypothesized to facilitate small immediate increases in muscle strength by producing a concentric pull on the underlying fascia. The purpose of this study is to determine if the placement of kinesiology tape over the anterior compartment of the forearm can improve grip strength in recreationally active participants aged 18-30 that are free from current-upper extremity/cervical injury. It has been hypothesized that the application of kinesiology tape after an initial measurement of grip strength will increase strength measurements greater in male, compared to female, physically active participants. A repeated measures ANOVA with P ≤ 0.05 will be used to determine the relationship between sex and the application of kinesiology tape when measuring grip strength.
