Balance, Physical Performance, Taping
Conditions
Keywords
Fibular Repositioning Taping, Sprint Performance, Balance, Jumping Performance
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
PROCEDUREFibular Repositioning Taping
Fibular repositioning taping is applied to the dominant ankle using a rigid taping technique intended to support fibular positioning. Outcome measurements are repeated 30 minutes after the application.
PROCEDURESham Taping
Sham taping is applied to the dominant ankle with a similar appearance to the active taping application but without therapeutic fibular repositioning or manual correction
Sponsors
Uludag University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Y Balance Test | Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention | Dynamic balance will be assessed using the Y Balance Test. The composite score will be calculated from reach distances and normalized to limb length. Higher composite scores indicate better dynamic balance performance. |
| Horizontal Jump Test | Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention | Horizontal jump performance will be assessed using the Horizontal Jump Test. The jump distance will be measured in centimeters from the starting line to the landing point. Greater distance indicates better horizontal jump performance. |
| 10-Meter Sprint Test | Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention | Sprint performance will be assessed using the 10-meter sprint test. The time required to complete the 10-meter sprint will be recorded in seconds. Shorter times indicate better sprint performance. |
| Vertical Jump Test | Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention | Vertical jump performance will be assessed using the Vertical Jump Test. Jump height will be measured in centimeters. Greater jump height indicates better vertical jump performance. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed