The Effects of Ankle Kinesio® Taping on Ankle Stiffness and Dynamic Balance

Fayson, Shirleeah D; Needle, Alan R.; Kaminski, Thomas W.

doi:10.1080/15438627.2013.792083

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“…Joint position sense values did not change significanty after kinesiotaping in this study, again in line with a number of previous research [4,10,[23][24][25]. It should be also noted that, there was no significant difference between CAI and control groups' baseline scores of joint position sense.…”

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The Effects of Kinesio Tape Application on Functional Performance Measurements in Young Female Basketball Players with Chronic Ankle Instability

Kılıç¹,

Yıldız²,

Şahinkaya³

et al. 2017

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This study was designed to investigate the effects of kinesio tape (KT) on functional performance of female basketball players with and without chronic ankle instability (CAI). The players with (n = 15) and without ankle instability (n = 16) were enrolled. KT was applied with tension in the instability group and without tension in the control group. Before KT application, 30 minutes and 48 hours after application; muscle strength and endurance were tested in plantar flexion and dorsiflexion, joint position sense was measured in ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion using a dynamometer. Dynamic postural stability was evaluated with a balance system between the levels of 12-4. Vertical jumping heights were measured by jump-meter. The results were statistically assessed by SPSS 19 version. In CAI group, dynamic postural stability showed statistically significant improvement in both legs overall (P < 0.0001), antero-posterior (P < 0.004) and medio-lateral indexes (P < 0.009). CAI group showed significant improvements in one-leg postural stability overall, antero-posterior and medio-lateral indexes after 48 hours (P < 0.011, P < 0.022, P < 0.038, respectively). Joint position sense, vertical jump height and muscle strength and endurance were also compared in both groups, and there was no significant difference between the groups. Postural stability indexes were decreased by supporting function of KT to the ankle. As a result, we can say that KT has a beneficial effect on maintaining posture by correcting standing kinematics in cases with CAI. We may suggest that KT can be utilized in preventing the injuries in CAI.

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The Effects of Kinesio Tape Application on Functional Performance Measurements in Young Female Basketball Players with Chronic Ankle Instability

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Yıldız²,

Şahinkaya³

et al. 2017

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“…Huang, Hsieh, Lu, andSu (2011) found no improvement in vertical jump performance but found a tendency towards greater activation of medial gastrocnemius, suggesting that the tape facilitated the muscles, but not in a manner great enough to enhance jump performance. Another recent study reported that KT alters mechanical stiffness of the ankle without affecting dynamic postural control during hopping tasks (Fayson, Needle, & Kaminski, 2013). In contrast to the study by Halseth et al (2004), Huang et al (2011), andFayson et al (2013) who studied healthy individuals with no history of ankle injury, our study investigated individuals with ankle instability.…”

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“…Another recent study reported that KT alters mechanical stiffness of the ankle without affecting dynamic postural control during hopping tasks (Fayson, Needle, & Kaminski, 2013). In contrast to the study by Halseth et al (2004), Huang et al (2011), andFayson et al (2013) who studied healthy individuals with no history of ankle injury, our study investigated individuals with ankle instability. Despite the different study populations, we obtained similar results, implying that the KT does not improve ankle proprioception or balance performance even when there are deficits in ankle joint function.…”

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The effect of kinesiotape on dynamic balance following muscle fatigue in individuals with chronic ankle instability

Kodesh

Dar

2015

Research in Sports Medicine

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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of kinesiotape (KT) on dynamic stability following ankle muscle fatigue among individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Twenty participants with CAI participated in the study. Participants were tested under three conditions: KT, non-elastic tape, and no tape pre- and post-fatigue of the ankle muscles. Ankle muscles fatigue was induced using an isokinetic apparatus, activity of the fibularis muscle was recorded using one-channel vibromyography (VMG), and dynamic balance and neuromuscular control were assessed using the Y-Balance Test. Following fatigue exercises, the VMG signal significantly decreased in all groups (p < 0.01), without differences between groups. No significant difference in dynamic balance test scores was found between the pre- and post-fatigue condition for each group and between groups. Our results demonstrate that KT had no significant effects on dynamic balance and muscle activity following ankle muscle fatigue among individuals with CAI.

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“…Future authors should investigate whether these balance improvements last beyond 72 hours. Many researchers 11,13,14,26 found no improvement in balance after KT application. This may be because they evaluated healthy, uninjured participants and left the tape on for only a short period of time.…”

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Extended Use of Kinesiology Tape and Balance in Participants With Chronic Ankle Instability

Jackson

Simon

Docherty

2016

Journal of Athletic Training

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Context Participants with chronic ankle instability (CAI) have been shown to have balance deficits related to decreased proprioception and neuromuscular control. Kinesiology tape (KT) has been proposed to have many benefits, including increased proprioception. Objective To determine if KT can help with balance deficits associated with CAI. Design Cohort study. Setting Research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants Thirty participants with CAI were recruited for this study. Intervention(s) Balance was assessed using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS). Participants were pretested and then randomly assigned to either the control or KT group. The participants in the KT group had 4 strips applied to the foot and lower leg and were instructed to leave the tape on until they returned for testing. All participants returned 48 hours later for another BESS assessment. The tape was then removed, and all participants returned 72 hours later to complete the final BESS assessment. Main Outcome Measure(s) Total BESS errors. Results Differences between the groups occurred at 48 hours post–application of the tape (mean difference = 4.7 ± 1.4 errors, P < .01; 95% confidence interval = 2.0, 7.5) and at 72 hours post–removal of the tape (mean difference = 2.3 ± 1.1 errors, P = .04; 95% confidence interval = 0.1, 4.6). Conclusions The KT improved balance after it had been applied for 48 hours when compared with the pretest and with the control group. One of the most clinically important findings is that balance improvements were retained even after the tape had been removed for 72 hours.

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The Effects of Ankle Kinesio® Taping on Ankle Stiffness and Dynamic Balance

Cited by 44 publications

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The Effects of Kinesio Tape Application on Functional Performance Measurements in Young Female Basketball Players with Chronic Ankle Instability

The Effects of Kinesio Tape Application on Functional Performance Measurements in Young Female Basketball Players with Chronic Ankle Instability

The effect of kinesiotape on dynamic balance following muscle fatigue in individuals with chronic ankle instability

Extended Use of Kinesiology Tape and Balance in Participants With Chronic Ankle Instability

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