Dynamic Tape

Sham Group

Before applying the tape, its length was measured by passing it over the areas on the foot where it would be applied. The tape was first attached to the medial side of the big toe, with tension in the direction of flexion and abduction of the toe. The ankle was then positioned in full plantar flexion. The tape was applied from the medial side of the foot towards the heel, wrapping around it, and then directed towards the sole. While the foot was in an inversion position at the navicular level, the tape was applied with maximum tension from medial to lateral and brought back to the sole. The remainder of the tape, with maximum tension, was applied from the sole to the dorsal side of the ankle, ending without tension at the proximal and lateral side of the leg. A second strip of tape, with maximum tension, was applied to support the medial longitudinal arch. The ends of the tape were placed over the malleoli without tension, aiming to reduce excessive pronation.

In this test, athletes were instructed to perform a single-leg squat with their hands on their waist, maintaining balance for as long as possible, preferably for 5 seconds. Only trials that reached the required minimum flexion angle and maintained balance were considered valid. Three valid attempts were performed. During the tests, video recordings were made from both the front and the side. The footage was analyzed using the Microsoft OptoJump® Next program with a 2D analysis method to measure knee flexion and valgus angles.

For this test, each athlete was asked to step off a 30 cm high box and extend the measurement leg forward to drop downward. The maximum knee valgus and flexion angles at the end of the drop were measured using two camera recordings, one from the front and one from the side.

During the tests, video recordings were made from both the front and the side. The footage was analyzed using the Microsoft OptoJump® Next program with a 2D analysis method to measure knee flexion and valgus angles.

In this test, athletes were instructed to stand with their feet shoulder-width apart on a 30 cm high box. They were then asked to jump into the square area in front of the box and immediately jump as far as possible using their arms for assistance. The test was completed once the athlete had made three successful jumps. The average of the three jumps was recorded.

During the tests, video recordings were made from both the front and the side. The footage was analyzed using the Microsoft OptoJump® Next program with a 2D analysis method to measure knee flexion and valgus angles.