Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Ankle Stability During Side-Step Cutting
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Xuting, Quan Wenjing, Ma Yiwen, Jozsef Sarosi, Fang Yufei, Gu Yaodong, Zhang Tao, Sala José Carmelo Adsuar
Primary Institution: Ningbo University
Hypothesis
Varying lengths of kinesiology tape application will induce distinct biomechanical changes at the hip, knee, and ankle joints during side-step cutting in individuals with chronic ankle instability.
Conclusion
The application of kinesiology tape improves lower-limb performance during side-step cutting motions in individuals with chronic ankle instability, potentially decreasing the risk of injury.
Supporting Evidence
- Kinesiology tape significantly affected joint angles and moments during side-step cutting.
- Long kinesiology tape increased hip and knee flexion angles and angular velocities.
- Short kinesiology tape reduced ankle inversion and increased knee internal rotation.
- Both types of kinesiology tape enhanced hip abduction moment and knee adduction/abduction moment.
- Long kinesiology tape reduced the ankle joint reaction force.
Takeaway
Using special tape on your ankle can help you move better and avoid getting hurt when you change direction quickly.
Methodology
Twelve subjects with chronic ankle instability performed side-step cutting tasks under three conditions: no taping, short kinesiology tape, and long kinesiology tape, while kinematic and kinetic data were collected using a motion capture system and force plate.
Limitations
The small sample size may limit the generalizability of the results, and the study did not simulate real-life unanticipated cutting conditions.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 12 individuals with chronic ankle instability, average age 23.85 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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