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Ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries, affecting both athletes and the general population. Various methods are used to prevent such injuries, but the effectiveness of different kinesio taping applications on joint position sense and balance remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the effects of different kinesio taping techniques on proprioception and postural stability in healthy young adults. By identifying changes in balance and proprioception before injuries occur, the findings may provide clinical insights into the potential role of kinesio taping in rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Ankle and foot injuries are among the most frequently observed musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in athletes and physically active individuals. Various preventive methods have been developed to reduce the risk of such injuries, including exercise programs, footwear modifications, and taping techniques. Kinesio taping (KT) is widely used to enhance proprioception, joint stability, and neuromuscular function, but its effectiveness in healthy young adults remains unclear.
This study aims to evaluate the impact of different kinesio taping applications on joint position sense and balance in healthy young adults. The ankle-foot complex is rich in mechanoreceptors and plays a crucial role in movement and postural control. However, proprioceptive deficits and balance impairments contribute to the risk of injuries such as chronic ankle instability (CAI) and lateral ankle sprains. While several studies have investigated the effects of KT in injured populations, research on its impact on proprioception and balance in uninjured individuals is lacking.
By analyzing changes in balance and proprioception among healthy participants, this study will provide valuable insights into the potential role of kinesio taping in injury prevention. Understanding these effects before an injury occurs could help refine rehabilitation strategies and improve clinical decision-making regarding the use of kinesio taping for both prevention and post-injury treatment.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Kinesio Taping Application 1 | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping Application 1, a specific taping technique applied to the ankle. The intervention aims to assess its effects on joint position sense and balance over four time points: before application, immediately after, 24 hours later, and 48 hours later. |
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| Kinesio Taping Application 2 | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive Kinesio Taping Application 2, a different taping technique applied to the ankle. The study will evaluate its impact on proprioception and postural stability over the same four time points. |
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| Sham Taping (Placebo Comparator) | Placebo Comparator | Participants in this group will receive a sham Kinesio taping application, which mimics the appearance of real taping but is applied without therapeutic tension or functional support. This group will serve as a placebo control to assess whether the effects observed in the experimental groups are due to the taping method or a placebo effect. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Kinesio Taping 1 | Other | A specific Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to evaluate its effects on joint position sense and balance. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Joint Position Sense Accuracy | This outcome will assess participants' ability to accurately reproduce a predefined ankle position. A smaller error in joint position replication indicates improved proprioception. | 1 months |
| Balance Performance (Postural Stability) | Participants will perform the SEBT, where they must reach as far as possible in multiple directions while maintaining balance. The total reach distance will be recorded, and improvements indicate enhanced postural stability. | 1 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Changes in Balance Performance Over Time | The progression of balance performance will be analyzed over multiple time points to determine how long the taping effects persist. | 1 months |
| Proprioception Retention Effect |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Yasemin Şahbaz | Contact | 05455649695 | yaseminsahbaz@beykent.edu.tr | |
| Ali ILEZ | Contact | 05050275038 | aliilez156@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Yasemin ŞAHBAZ | Istanbul Beykent University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Istanbul Beykent University Physiotherapy Lab. | Recruiting | Istanbul | Büyükçekmece | Turkey (Türkiye) |
Due to privacy concerns and institutional policies, individual-level data collected during this study will not be made publicly available. However, summary results and statistical analyses will be shared through scientific publications and conference presentations.
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| ID | Term |
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| D016512 | Ankle Injuries |
| ID | Term |
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| D007869 | Leg Injuries |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
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Since you are applying different interventions (three types of Kinesio taping) to different groups, the Parallel Assignment model is the best fit.
The study is randomized, meaning participants are assigned to groups by chance. The primary aim is to evaluate the preventive effects of Kinesio taping on balance and proprioception, so the primary purpose is "Prevention." If the person assessing the results is blinded to the group allocations, it qualifies as Single-Blinded (Outcomes Assessor).
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| Kinesio Taping 2 | Other | A different Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to assess its impact on proprioception and postural stability. |
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| Sham Kinesio Taping | Other | A placebo taping application that mimics the real Kinesio tape placement but lacks therapeutic tension or functional support, serving as a control condition to evaluate the true effects of the experimental interventions. |
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Comparison between Immediately After, 24 Hours, and 48 Hours Post-Application
| 1 months |