The effect of kinesiotape and neoprene brace on proprioception of sprained ankle in athletes

Comparison of the effects of kinesio-taping and neoprene ankle brace on ankle proprioception in athletes with recurrent ankle sprain

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2014041217235N1

Enrollment

Registered

2014-08-21

Start date

2013-05-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

recurrent ankle sprain. Instability secondary to old ligament injury

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: application of kinesiotape on injured ankle. Intervention 2: Control group: no intervention was applied. Intervention 3: Ssecond intervention group: applicati

Rehabilitation

First intervention group: application of kinesiotape on injured ankle

Control group: no intervention was applied.

Ssecond intervention group: application of neoprene brace on injured ankle

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age 20 to 35 years old; regular sport activity for at least a year; recurrent ankle sprain Exclusion criteria: disability in walking or running; acute pain; swelling or edema in lower limb; hypersensitivity to tape or brace

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Error in reproduction of different angles of ankle. Timepoint: Before and early after intervention. Method of measurement: Angle reproduction test by biodex machine.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMr. Saba Salemi

Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

genius_67_66@yahoo.com+98 71 1627 1552

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026