Effect of Kinesio® Taping in Chronic Ankle Instability
Effect of Kinesio® Taping on Measurements of Balance in Subjects With Chronic Ankle Instability: a Randomized Clinical Trial
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Brief Summary
The Objective is to examine the immediate and prolonged effects (seven days) of Kinesio® Tape (KT) on balance in subjects with chronic ankle instability using Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP). Design. A 7 days follow-up, single-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting. University community. Participants. A sample of 30 subjects aged 18 to 28 with CAI and subjective perception of ankle instability (FAI) was enrolled in this study. Interventions. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group in which was applied KT, and a control group in which was applied a placebo tape.Objective. To examine the immediate and prolonged effects (seven days) of Kinesio® Tape (KT) on balance in subjects with chronic ankle instability using Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP). Design. A 7 days follow-up, single-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting. University community. Participants. A sample of 30 subjects aged 18 to 28 with CAI and subjective perception of ankle instability (FAI) was enrolled in this study. Interventions. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group in which was applied KT, and a control group in which was applied a placebo tape. Main Outcome Measure(s). The CDP device employed in this study was Smart Equitest® version 8.2. CDP analysis was conducted using the Sensory organization test (SOT). The composite SOT score (COMP) and the composite SOT strategy (STR), the partial score for SOT condition 2 (SOT 2) and its strategy (STR 2) were considered as outcomes measures.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2013
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2013
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2013
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2013
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 10, 2014
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 17, 2014
CompletedOctober 17, 2014
October 1, 2014
8 months
October 10, 2014
October 16, 2014
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Computerized dynamic posturography
The CDP device employed in this study was Smart Equitest® version 8.2 (NeuroCom International Inc., Clackamas, OR, USA). Posturography analysis was conducted using the SOT. This test assesses postural control through the use of external stimuli on the visual and proprioceptive system. Participants were instructed to stand on the force-plate facing the visual surround. A safety harness was fixed to prevent injury from falls. Their bare feet position on force-plates was adjusted according to the height of the patient, as marked on the equipment. Subjects had to maintain their COG stable in 3 consecutive series of 20s duration for each of the 6 conditions in the test.
7 days
Study Arms (2)
Kinesio-Tape group
EXPERIMENTALIn this study, Sport tex® kinesiotape over lateral ankle (6cm\*2.5m) is used.
Placebo Tape Group
PLACEBO COMPARATORIn the placebo group, Pretape Cramer® (100% cotton, 1.25cm\*10m) was used. With patient in the same position described above, horizontal strips were placed covering the sural region with no defined direction.
Interventions
All participants were taped for a lateral ankle sprain. The individual is in supine position keeping the foot and ankle in a neutral position. The strip (I) is applied with not stretch in the outside of the leg just above the ankle, and then the rest of the strip is applied on the outside of the ankle and under the heel.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- history of at least 1 acute lateral ankle sprain that resulted in swelling, pain, and temporary loss of function (but none in the previous 3 months).
- history of multiple episodes of the ankle ''giving-way'' in the past 6 months-
- a score below 27 in the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool.
- evidence of mechanical instability assessed by a physician using an anterior drawer test
You may not qualify if:
- history of lower limb injury other than the unilateral Chronic ankle instability and skin allergy to the tape.
- To be actively involved in any kind of physical activity or rehabilitation program.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Francisco Molina Rueda. Avda. de Atenas. s/n.
Alcorcón, Madrid, 28922, Spain
Related Publications (1)
de-la-Torre-Domingo C, Alguacil-Diego IM, Molina-Rueda F, Lopez-Roman A, Fernandez-Carnero J. Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Measurements of Balance in Subjects With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Dec;96(12):2169-75. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.06.022. Epub 2015 Sep 7.
PMID: 26360974DERIVED
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Isabel Mª Alguacil-DIego, PhD
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- PhD
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 10, 2014
First Posted
October 17, 2014
Study Start
January 1, 2013
Primary Completion
September 1, 2013
Study Completion
December 1, 2013
Last Updated
October 17, 2014
Record last verified: 2014-10