Kinesio Taping Effects on Balance and Ankle Proprioception
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-25
SponsorUniversity of Beykent
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age: Participants must be between 18-25 years old.
General Health: Participants must be generally healthy individuals, with no previously diagnosed chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, or history of injuries.
Ankle Health: No ankle injuries or surgical interventions in the past six months.
Informed Consent: Participants must voluntarily agree to participate and sign the informed consent form.
Disqualifiers
History of Injuries: Any lower extremity injury (ankle or knee) within the past year.
Neurological Disorders: Any neurological condition that may affect balance or proprioception.
Other Health Conditions: Presence of chronic diseases such as rheumatic diseases, diabetes, or musculoskeletal disorders that could impact the study outcomes.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Kinesio Taping 1
Other interventionA specific Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to evaluate its effects on joint position sense and balance.
Kinesio Taping 2
Other interventionA different Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to assess its impact on proprioception and postural stability.
Sham Kinesio Taping
Other interventionA 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.
Treatment groups
120 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: Kinesio Taping Application 1Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Kinesio Taping Application 2Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Sham Taping (Placebo Comparator)Placebo comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Joint Position Sense Accuracy
This outcome will assess participants' ability to accurately reproduce a predefined ankle position. A smaller error in joint position replication indicates improved proprioception.
Time frame
1 months2
Balance Performance (Postural Stability)
Participants will perform the SEBT, where they must reach as far as possible in multiple directions while maintaining balance. The total reach distance will be recorded, and improvements indicate enhanced postural stability.
Time frame
1 monthsSecondary outcomes
1
Changes in Balance Performance Over Time
The progression of balance performance will be analyzed over multiple time points to determine how long the taping effects persist.
Time frame
1 months2
Proprioception Retention Effect
Comparison between Immediately After, 24 Hours, and 48 Hours Post-Application
Time frame
1 monthsSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov