The Effect of Taping on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Players With Chronic Ankle Instability
The Immediate Effects of Rigid Taping Versus Kinesio-Taping on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Basketball Players With Chronic Ankle Instability
Cairo University
88 participants
May 24, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Summary
The goal of this study is to investigate whether there exists a difference in baropdometric readings of plantar pressure between individuals with chronic ankle instability and normal health individuals, in addition another goal of this study is to investigate the effect of rigid taping vs. kinesio taping on plantar pressure distribution as well as stability markers in individuals with chronic ankle instability. The main questions aimed to answer are: 1. Is there a difference in plantar pressure distribution between individuals with chronic ankle instability and individuals without chronic ankle instability? 2. What effect do rigid and kinesio taping have on plantar pressure distribution and ankle stability markers? 3. Which tape affects plantar pressure distribution and ankle stability better? Participants will: Firstly be divided into two macro groups, one with chronic ankle instability and one without, with an observational part of the study to be carried out to investigate the differences in plantar pressure between both groups. Secondly, the group with chronic ankle instability will be divided into two micro groups one receiving rigid taping and the other receiving kinesio taping, and the immediate effects of these tapes in terms of plantar pressure and ankle stability will be recorded and compared before and after within groups, and after between both groups.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- A history of at least 1 significant ankle sprain
- The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months before study enrollment
- A history of the previously injured ankle joint "giving way" and/or recurrent sprain and/or "feelings of instability."
- Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool: score of 24 or less
Exclusion Criteria3
- A history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (i.e., bones, joint structures, nerves) in either lower extremity
- A history of a fracture in either lower extremity requiring realignment
- Acute injury to musculoskeletal structures of other joints of the lower extremity in the previous 3 months that impacted joint integrity and function (i.e., sprains, fracture) resulting in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity.
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Interventions
It is usually light brown or beige and is designed to hold firm, making it ideal for providing support or stability to a joint.
Kinesio Taping Method is a therapeutic tool utilised by rehabilitation specialists in all programs. Kinesio Taping Method utilises four types of Kinesio Tex Tapes, each with specific properties designed for use on fragile, sensitive skin or applied with higher tensions.
Sham taping is the use of any type of tape in a random and ineffective fashion for the purposes of comparison with other taping techniques and types.
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NCT06499935