The influence of Mulligan ankle taping during balance performance in subjects with unilateral chronic ankle instability

The Effect of Fibular Reposition Taping on Postural Control in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic

“…Four relevant studies [16][17][18][19] were obtained and are categorized in Table 1 (based from Levels of Evidence, Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, 2011).…”

“… Three of the studies [16][17][18] suggested that FRT does not improve postural control in individuals with CAI.…”

“…[16][17][18] Based on the consistency of the findings and level of evidence, a Grade B strength of recommendation was made as there is moderate evidence to refute using FRT as an intervention to enhance postural control in patients with CAI.…”

“…Most of the included studies utilized the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) to assess dynamic postural control while a single study 16 The application of the FRT intervention among the four studies [16][17][18][19] was very similar ( Table 2). Three of the studies used tape directly on the skin starting at the distal malleolus of the fibula.…”

“…13,14 To address fibular positioning faults, it has been suggested that fibular reposition taping (FRT) may improve postural control in patients with CAI by mechanically realigning the fibula and restore preinjury arthrokinematics. [15][16][17][18][19] Therefore FRT could become a useful tool to aid clinicians in the treatment of patients with CAI and lead to reduced symptoms and improved performance during physical activity.…”