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Does "Kinesio-taping" Affect Standing Balance in Healthy Individuals? A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Therapeutic Kinesio-taping and Sham Kinesio-taping for Balance. Completed, enrolled 24 participants.
Detailed Summary
Kinesio-taping (KT) has recently gained so much popularity and a growing number of physicians started using it to alleviate musculoskeletal symptoms. It was originally developed by Kenzo Kase in 1976. The effects of KT on ankle proprioception and stability have been investigated in previous studies. However, these studies are limited and the current data is conflicting. Repeated application of KT in a patient with chronic ankle instability has been shown to be effective in improving balance. In basketball players with chronic ankle sprain, KT did not improve or inhibit balance. Application of KT did not cause a significant change in balance of healthy subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate and short-term effects of KT on balance of healthy subjects.
Study Details
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Interventions
The experimental group received a therapeutic Kinesio Tape application. Three "I" strips were applied to the both ankle joints for joint stability with subject's ankle at 90 degrees.
The control group received a sham Kinesio Tape application. Ankle position was hold at minimally plantar flexion during taping. A"I" strip was placed from the anterior midfoot, not stretched and attached to the midline of anterior leg.