Ankle Brace vs Functional Taping In Adolescents With Chronic Ankle Instability

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an ankle brace, functional taping, and no prophylactic method on maximum inversion angle, inversion velocity, peroneus longus reaction time, and subjective perception of instability during a simulated inversion task in adolescent basketball players with chronic ankle instability. It is hypothesised that the use of these prophylactic methods will result in better outcomes across the analysed variables, potentially contributing to a reduced risk of inversion sprains.