The Effects of Kinesio Tape® on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition and Rate of Torque Development

NCT03472924 | Terminated Results FDA Device

• 1 other identifier: 7967
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 6
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study evaluates whether the use of Kinesio Tape® in combination with a standard exercise program improves muscle function in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Twenty participants will receive Kinesio Tape® and perform an ankle exercise program, while twenty will perform the ankle exercise program without Kinesio Tape®.

Conditions

Neural Inhibition; Injuries, Ankle

Keywords

AMI

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Central Activation Ratio

  Ratio between maximal voluntary evertor torque and torque produced following the application of an exogenous electrical stimulus

  Change between baseline and 2 days post-intervention

• Change in Rate of Torque Development

  Measure of explosive strength determined by placing a line of best fit to a recorded torque-time curve from onset to 100ms after onset

  Change between baseline and 2 days post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction

  Change between baseline and 2 days post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

Kinesio Tape

EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesiotaping of the peroneus longus according to the guidelines provided by the Kinesio Taping Association (Kase, K. 2016) followed by standardized set of therapeutic exercises that are commonly implemented in ankle rehabilitation programs.

Device: Kinesiotaping

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Baseline measures followed by standardized set of therapeutic exercises that are commonly implemented in ankle rehabilitation programs, but no use of kinesiotape.

Interventions

Kinesiotaping DEVICE

The application of Kinesio Tape® (kinesiotaping) according to the guidelines provided by the Kinesio Taping Association (Kase, K. 2016). A 5 cm width strip of Kinesio Tape® (Kinesio TEX Products, NKT-050, Japan) will be applied from origin (the head of the fibula) to insertion (the medial cuneiform and first metatarsal) of the peroneus longus in a longitudinal direction. The proximal anchors will be applied without tension, and the Kinesio Tape® placed on approximately 50% stretch before being applied over the peroneus longus and the distal anchor point.

Also known as: Kinesio Tape®

Kinesio Tape

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• A history of at least one significant ankle sprain on the involved (injured) limb i. The initial sprain must have occurred at least 12 months prior to the study enrollment ii. Was associated with inflammatory symptoms (pain, swelling, etc.) iii. Created at least one interrupted day of desired physical activity.
• The most recent injury on the involved (injured) ankle must have occurred more than 3 months prior to the study enrollment.
• A history of the involved (injured) ankle joint 'giving way', and/or recurrent sprain and/or 'feelings of instability' on the involved (injured) limb Participants should report at least 2 episodes of 'giving way' in the 6 months prior to the study enrolment.
• Be 18-35 years of age
• Have not had a past allergic reaction to Kinesio Tape®

You may not qualify if:

• Have a history of previous surgeries to the musculoskeletal structures (i.e., bones, joint structures, nerves, etc.) in either lower extremity.
• Have a history of a fracture in either lower extremity requiring realignment.
• Had acute injury to the musculoskeletal structures of other joints of either lower extremity in the previous 3 months which impacted joint integrity and function (i.e., sprains, fractures, etc.) and resulted in at least 1 interrupted day of desired physical activity.
• Are not able to be matched according to our group allocation procedure
• Have had a past allergic reaction to Kinesio Tape®
• Currently display symptoms of an acute sprain including swelling, heat, redness, pain, discoloration, and/or loss of range of motion or function
• Any diagnosed vestibular disorder, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder, Ehlers-Danlos, or other hereditary nerve, balance or connective tissue disorder
• Report a possibility that they may be pregnant as hormonal changes may affect ligamentous laxity
• Have suffered more than one ankle sprain on the uninvolved limb
• Have had an ankle sprain on the uninvolved limb within the past 12 months
• Have episodes of giving way of the ankle on the uninvolved limb besides the single time when they may have sprained this ankle.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Oregon State University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, United States

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Akbas E, Atay AO, Yuksel I. The effects of additional kinesio taping over exercise in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2011;45(5):335-41. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2011.2403.

  PMID: 22032998 BACKGROUND

• Yoshida A, Kahanov L. The effect of kinesio taping on lower trunk range of motions. Res Sports Med. 2007 Apr-Jun;15(2):103-12. doi: 10.1080/15438620701405206.

  PMID: 17578750 BACKGROUND

• McVey ED, Palmieri RM, Docherty CL, Zinder SM, Ingersoll CD. Arthrogenic muscle inhibition in the leg muscles of subjects exhibiting functional ankle instability. Foot Ankle Int. 2005 Dec;26(12):1055-61. doi: 10.1177/107110070502601210.

  PMID: 16390639 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ankle Injuries

Interventions

Athletic Tape

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bandages; Equipment and Supplies; Orthotic Devices; Orthopedic Equipment; Surgical Equipment

Limitations and Caveats

Early termination of the study due inadequate participant enrollment. Results presented are for only 6 total participants and should be intrepreted with extreme caution.

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Marc Norcross, PhD, ATC
• Organization: Oregon State University

marc.norcross@oregonstate.edu

541-737-6788

Study Officials

• Marc F Norcross, PhD

  Oregon State University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: Yes

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 14, 2018
• First Posted: March 21, 2018
• Study Start: April 16, 2018
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2020
• Study Completion: June 15, 2020
• Last Updated: March 19, 2024
• Results First Posted: March 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)