Effect of prophylactic ankle taping on ankle and knee biomechanics during basketball-specific tasks in females

Williams, Sîan; Ng, Leo; Stephens, Nathan; Klem, Nardia-Rose; Wild, Catherine

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.04.006

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“…Taping or bracing to restrict excessive inversion is a common strategy used to prevent primary or secondary ankle injuries (McGuine et al, 2011). However, there is evidence that reducing the range of movement at the ankle joint alters the kinematics at the knee and subsequently increases injury risk further at this joint (Williams, Ng, Stephens, Klem, & Wild, 2018). Whilst this area needs further research, medical professionals should be mindful of this and use prophylactic taping and bracing based on an individualised approach.…”

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confidence: 99%

Injury surveillance in English youth basketball: A 5-season cohort study to inform injury prevention strategies

Barden

Thain²

2022

Physical Therapy in Sport

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Injury surveillance in English youth basketball: A 5-season cohort study to inform injury prevention strategies

Barden

Thain²

2022

Physical Therapy in Sport

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“…However, Cordova (2002) argued that the constriction to movement conferred by a rigid tape might disadvantage performance. Indeed, it is shown that rigid tape on the ankle created adverse effects on knee biomechanics of the participants who were semi-pro female basketball players doing basketball-specific tasks (Williams et al, 2018). One study by Raymond et al (2012) Using Time-to-stabilization to evaluate dynamic postural stability in participants with FAI, Wikstrom et al (2006) proved that semirigid and soft braces may help with the attenuation of vertical forces yet did not improve stability performance at all.…”

Section: Methods Of Treatment and Prevention Of Ankle Sprain And Faimentioning

confidence: 99%

The effects of Kinesiology Tape on static postural control in individuals with functional ankle instability

Michaud²,

Lajoie³

2021

Physical Therapy in Sport

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Functional ankle instability (FAI) is characterized by the recurrent giving way of the ankle and the constant feeling of instability that affects the quality of life of its patients adversely. Kinesiology Tape (KT), differed from the traditional rigid athletic tape, becomes more popular as a new therapeutic tool for injuries management. It is reported to decrease pain, promote blood circulation and natural healing of muscular functioning. However, scientific evidence of KT's effects on FAI remains very limited. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate if applying KT on the unstable ankle may improve static postural control in individuals with FAI. Twenty young adults with FAI performed a series of static quiet bipedal and unipedal stances on a force platform. Postural control was assessed by four measures derived from the centre of pressure (COP) data: 95% Confidence ellipse of total displacements (area), standard deviation of displacements (SD), mean velocity and mean power frequency (MPF).Measurements were taken at three different times: baseline or no tape, immediately after the application of KT on the unstable ankle, and 24 hours after the taping application with the tape remaining on the ankle. Results revealed only minor changes in mean velocity and MPF in unipedal stances immediately after KT application. However, the overall results indicated statistically insignificant improvements in postural control performance neither immediately after KT application nor after 24 hours. In conclusion, our results suggest that the use of KT did not affect bipedal and unipedal stances of individuals with functional ankle instability.

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“…Ankle taping was performed by two physiotherapists-one for the soccer team and one for the basketball team-both with more than 5 years of experience in taping methods in accordance with Williams et al [19] procedures and the Sports Medicine Australia [20] guidelines protocol. Before the taping, all of the ankles were covered with a pre-wrap (Rehabmedic, Barcelona, Spain) by the physiotherapist in order to prevent skin alterations for daily use [21].…”

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“…Secondly, with the foot maintained in a neutral position, two strips were placed from the medial side of the anchor tape and fixing to the lateral side. [19] The "figure sixes" for the subtalar joint were initially placed onto the medial anchor through the plantar surface of the foot to attach back onto the medial anchor. Finally, all the free endings and spaces without tape were covered to complete the ankle taping [19].…”

Section: Taping: Procedures and Materialsmentioning

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Ankle Taping Effectiveness for the Decreasing Dorsiflexion Range of Motion in Elite Soccer and Basketball Players U18 in a Single Training Session: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

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Ankle sprains have been defined as the most common injury in sports. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ankle taping for the reduction of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) and inter-limb in elite soccer and basketball players U18 in a single training session. Methods: A cross-sectional pilot study was performed on 38 male healthy elite athletes divided into two groups: a soccer group and a basketball group. Ankle dorsiflexion ROM and inter-limb asymmetries in a weight-bearing lunge position were assessed in three points: with no-tape, before the practice and immediately after the practice. Results: For the soccer group, significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed for the right ankle, but no differences for the asymmetry variable. The basketball group reported significant differences (p < 0.05) for the right ankle and symmetry. Conclusions: Ankle taping decreased the ankle dorsiflexion ROM in youth elite soccer and basketball players U18. These results could be useful as a prophylactic approach for ankle sprain injury prevention. However, the ankle ROM restriction between individuals without taping and individuals immediately assessed when the tape was removed after the training was very low.

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Effect of prophylactic ankle taping on ankle and knee biomechanics during basketball-specific tasks in females

Cited by 15 publications

References 29 publications

Injury surveillance in English youth basketball: A 5-season cohort study to inform injury prevention strategies

Injury surveillance in English youth basketball: A 5-season cohort study to inform injury prevention strategies

The effects of Kinesiology Tape on static postural control in individuals with functional ankle instability

Ankle Taping Effectiveness for the Decreasing Dorsiflexion Range of Motion in Elite Soccer and Basketball Players U18 in a Single Training Session: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

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