Acute Effects of Fibular Repositioning Taping on Balance, Jumping, and Sprint Performance

The Acute Effect of Fibular Repositioning Taping on Balance, Jumping, and Sprint Performance in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of fibular repositioning taping on balance, jumping, and sprint performance in healthy individuals. Eligible participants are randomly allocated to one of three groups: fibular repositioning taping, sham taping, or control. Physical performance and dynamic balance are assessed at baseline and after the intervention using functional outcome measures, including jumping tests, a 10-meter sprint test, and the Y Balance Test. The study is designed to determine whether fibular repositioning taping produces short-term changes in selected performance parameters compared with sham taping and no intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy individuals
• Age between 18 and 30 years
• Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent
• Ability to perform balance, jump, and sprint performance tests

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of lower extremity injury or surgery within the last 6 months
• Presence of acute pain during testing
• Neurological, orthopedic, or vestibular condition that may affect balance or performance
• Previous experience of adverse reaction to taping material
• Refusal to participate or inability to complete the study procedures