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Effect of elastic bandage on swelling after ankle sprain

Effect of Kinesio Taping on swelling after ankle sprain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-32sctf
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2012-01-26
Start date
2012-01-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

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

Conditions

People with acute ankle sprain

Interventions

Group 1 will receive the application of Kinesio taping technique indicated for the treatment of swelling of the ankles. The bandage will be kept for three days. Group 2 will be the control group who r
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Sponsors

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Lead Sponsor
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
15 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People aged 15 to 45 years with acute ankle sprain.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People who have vestibular disorders or previous neurological or musculoskeletal any change that interferes with or contra-indicate the measurement procedures of this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Participants will be assessed before treatment, after three days of using the bandage and after 15 days. Evaluations will be: Volumetry: will be used an acrylic box filled with water. The patient will be asked to put your foot inside the acrylic box. Some of the water will drain through a hose in the box. Excess water will be measured by a precision electronic balance. Perimetry: will be made with the aid of a measuring tape placed around the ankle in the shape of "8".

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactGuilherme Nunes

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina

nunesguilherme@live.com33218610

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 18, 2026