The Impact of Kinesio Taping on Balance, Agility, and Jumping in Adolescent Basketball Players Aged 12-18.

NCT06416449 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: İstanbulBUuuuu
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study involving adolescent individuals who play basketball, we will investigate the effect of kinesio taping. Kinesio taping can be applied with appropriate technique and tension to reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasms, as well as to correct mechanical issues. In this study, researchers will apply kinesio taping to the ankle and knee and thes assess its impact on balance, agility, and jumping performance through various tests. Specifically, researchers will conduct the star balance test for balance, the T-test for agility, and the vertical jump test for jumping performance. researchers plan to carry out this research with 30 participants at the Dev Ataşehir Sports Club to gather the necessary data.

Conditions

Balance; Jumping Performance; Agility Test

Keywords

kinesio taping, , balance, agility and jumping performance; basketball players; balance, agility; jumping performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• The Star Balance Test

  The Star Balance Test" is a method used to evaluate balance and stability. It involves standing on one leg at the center of a star-shaped platform. This test assesses an individual's ability to maintain balance, providing insight into proprioception and coordination skills. It's commonly used in sports medicine and rehabilitation

  baseline and Immediately after application

• T-Agility Test

  The T-Agility Test is a fitness assessment that evaluates agility, speed, and change-of-direction ability. Participants sprint forward, laterally shuffle to touch markers on each side, and return to the starting point. It's commonly used in sports training and fitness testing to measure quick directional changes.

  baseline and Immediately after application

• Vertical Jump Test

  The Vertical Jump Test measures lower body power and explosiveness. Participants jump vertically, reaching upwards to mark their maximum height. It's widely used in sports and fitness testing for assessing performance and tailoring training programs.

  baseline and Immediately after application

Study Arms (1)

participants

EXPERIMENTAL

the Star Balance Test, lines are drawn on the ground. The individual stands on their dominant foot and reaches out with the tip of the contralateral foot to touch these lines, and points are recorded. the T-Agility Test, a course is set up, and the participant is asked to complete it as quickly as possible, with time being recorded. the Vertical Jump Test, the individual is asked to jump as high as possible against a wall-mounted ruler, and the highest point reached is recorded. The Kinesio tape used in the study is designed to reflect the characteristics of the skin and allow for approximately 55-60% elongation of its original length. These tests are first conducted without Kinesio tape and then repeated with Kinesio tape applied. Rest intervals are provided between tests.

Other: kinesiotape application

Interventions

kinesiotape application OTHER

In the Star Balance Test, lines are drawn on the ground. The individual stands on their dominant foot and reaches out with the tip of the contralateral foot to touch these lines, and points are recorded. For the T-Agility Test, a course is set up, and the participant is asked to complete it as quickly as possible, with time being recorded. As implied by its name, cones are placed in a T-shape for the T-Agility Test, and the individual is required to touch the cones and return to the starting point as quickly as possible. In the Vertical Jump Test, the individual is asked to jump as high as possible against a wall-mounted ruler, and the highest point reached is recorded. The Kinesio tape used in the study is designed to reflect the characteristics of the skin and allow for approximately 55-60% elongation of its original length. These tests are first conducted without Kinesio tape and then repeated with Kinesio tape applied. Rest intervals are provided between tests.

participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Participants must be athletes. They must have been engaged in sports for at least 1 year. Only male individuals will be included. Male individuals aged between 12 and 18 will be included.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants must not have experienced ankle or knee injuries in the last 3 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Bilgi University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Bilgi University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: We'll assess balance, agility, and jumping. Tests include Star Balance Test, T-Agility Test, and Vertical Jump Test. In Star Balance, lines are drawn on the ground, the individual stands on one foot, reaching out with the other to touch lines. In T-Agility, a course is set, and time is recorded. The Vertical Jump Test measures the highest point reached against a wall-mounted ruler. Kinesio tape, allowing 55-60% elongation, will be used. Tests are conducted both with and without tape, with rest intervals.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 17, 2024
• First Posted: May 16, 2024
• Study Start: March 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 12, 2024
• Study Completion: June 30, 2024
• Last Updated: April 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

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