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Comparing the immediate effect of distal versus proximal-distal tape on muscle strength, functional performance and gait initition profiles in athletes with and without functional ankle instability

Comparing the immediate effect of distal versus proximal-distal kinsiotape on muscle strength, functional performance and gait initition profiles in athletes with and without functional ankle instability

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171028037057N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2018-01-17
Start date
2017-12-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Disorder of ligament. Instability secondary to old ligament injury

Interventions

Intervention 1: Proximal- distal kinsio taping intervention: In this intervention, in addition to facilitation technique for Peroneus Longus, facilitating kinsio taping for gluteus medius is used too
Rehabilitation
Proximal- distal kinsio taping intervention: In this intervention, in addition to facilitation technique for Peroneus Longus, facilitating kinsio taping for gluteus medius is used too. For taping gl
Distal Kinsio Taping Intervention: Distal kinsio taping is applied on peroneus longus muscle to facilitate it. The participant position is supine or long sitting. The anchor of kinsio tape is applie

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 32 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Ages of participants ranged from18 to 32 year old A history of ankle sprain in one foot (6 months-1 year needed have be passed since the initial injury and repeated ankle sprain needed to have occurred at least once during this period and participants also needed to feel ‘giving way’ in their ankles) Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM): ADL scale<90%; Sport scale <80% Fibular mobility test and fibula position in inferior tibiofibular must be normal.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pain and restriction in both ankles during the test and inability to perform hopping History of surgery in ankle History of diabetes, visual disturbances, vestibular disorders, dizziness, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal trauma in lower limbs, and cognitive problems Exercise extensively before the test Inability to do the test Losing balance during the test Reluctance of participants to do the test Skin allergy to kinsio tape

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Strenght of the hip abductor muscles. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in nioton using handhend dynamommeter.;Strenght of the ankle evertor muscles. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in nioton using handhend dynamommeter.;Side Hop Test. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in second using chronometer.;Figure of 8 Hop Test. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in second using chronometer.;Star Excursion Balance Test. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in centimeter using tape.;Reaction Phase Time. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in milisecond using force plate and Excel software.;Anticipatory Phase Time. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in milisecond using force plate and Excel software.;COP displacement in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction in anticipatory phase. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in centimeter using force plate and Excel software.;COP displacement in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction in weight transfer phase. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in centimeter using force plate and Excel software.;COP displacement in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction in locomotive phase. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 30 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: It is calculated in centimeter using force plate and Excel software.;Speed of COP displac

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSara Fereydounnia

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

s-fereydounnia@razi.tums.ac.ir+98 21 7753 3939

Outcome results

None listed

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