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The Effect of Taping on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Players With Chronic Ankle Instability
Sponsor: Cairo University
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.
Official title: The Immediate Effects of Rigid Taping Versus Kinesio-Taping on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Basketball Players With Chronic Ankle Instability
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 28 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
88
Start Date
2024-05-24
Completion Date
2024-10-25
Last Updated
2024-07-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Rigid Taping
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
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
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.
Locations (1)
Ahmed M. El Melhat
Beirut, Lebanon