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Kinesio Taping Effects on Balance and Ankle Proprioception
Sponsor: University of Beykent
Summary
Ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries, affecting both athletes and the general population. Various methods are used to prevent such injuries, but the effectiveness of different kinesio taping applications on joint position sense and balance remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the effects of different kinesio taping techniques on proprioception and postural stability in healthy young adults. By identifying changes in balance and proprioception before injuries occur, the findings may provide clinical insights into the potential role of kinesio taping in rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Official title: The Effect of Different Kinesio Tape Applications on Balance and Ankle Joint Position Sensation: A Randomised Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2025-04-01
Last Updated
2025-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Kinesio Taping 1
A specific Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to evaluate its effects on joint position sense and balance.
Kinesio Taping 2
A different Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to assess its impact on proprioception and postural stability.
Sham Kinesio Taping
A placebo taping application that mimics the real Kinesio tape placement but lacks therapeutic tension or functional support, serving as a control condition to evaluate the true effects of the experimental interventions.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Beykent University Physiotherapy Lab.
Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)