Kinesio Taping for the Knee and Ankle: Acute Impact on Balance, Proprioception, and ACL Risk

NCT07138573 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2025 - 1154
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate and compare the acute effects of Kinesio taping applied to the knee and ankle on balance, proprioception, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk using the Landing Error Scoring System (LESS). Designed as a randomized crossover trial, the study will include 24 healthy volleyball athletes with at least 5 years of experience. All participants will receive both ankle and knee taping interventions, separated by a one-week washout period. Assessments will be conducted at four time points: before and after each taping. Outcome measures include the Y-Balance Test, proprioception tests, and LESS.

Conditions

ACL Injury; Kinesiotape; Balance; Proprioception; Landing Error Scoring System (LESS)

Keywords

ankle; knee; acl injury; balance; proprioception; Landing Error Scoring System (LESS); kinesiotape

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Landing biomechanics score based on LESS (Landing Error Scoring System)

  The Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) is a reliable observational tool used to identify high-risk movement patterns associated with ACL injury. Participants will perform a standardized drop-jump task, and movement errors will be scored using the LESS protocol. A higher score indicates greater movement dysfunction and a potentially elevated risk of ACL injury. The scoring will be performed by a trained assessor using video analysis from frontal and sagittal views.

  "Immediately after each taping intervention (same day)"

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Dynamic balance score based on the Y-Balance Test

  "Immediately after each taping intervention (same day)"

• Proprioception accuracy based on joint position sense

  "Immediately after each taping intervention (same day)"

Study Arms (2)

Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the knee then ankle

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive kinesio taping on the dominant knee first, followed by ankle taping after a 1-week washout period.

Procedure: Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the knee then ankle

Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the ankle then knee

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive kinesio taping on the dominant ankle first, followed by knee taping after a 1-week washout period.

Procedure: Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the ankle then knee

Interventions

Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the knee then ankle PROCEDURE

Procedure/Surgery: Procedure/Surgery: Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the knee or ankle Kinesio taping was applied using a standard Y-strip with approximately 50% tension over the dominant lower extremity. In the "Knee Taping" condition, the tape was applied over the vastus medialis oblique and patellar tendon. In the "Ankle Taping" condition, the tape was applied over the peroneus longus and tibialis anterior muscles. Each taping intervention was performed by a trained physiotherapist and remained in place during the assessment session. The purpose of the intervention is to examine the acute effects of kinesio taping on balance, proprioception, and ACL injury risk using the Landing Error Scoring System (LESS).

Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the knee then ankle

Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the ankle then knee PROCEDURE

Kinesio taping was applied using a standard Y-strip with approximately 50% tension over the dominant lower extremity. In the "Knee Taping" condition, the tape was applied over the vastus medialis oblique and patellar tendon. In the "Ankle Taping" condition, the tape was applied over the peroneus longus and tibialis anterior muscles. Each taping intervention was performed by a trained physiotherapist and remained in place during the assessment session. The purpose of the intervention is to examine the acute effects of kinesio taping on balance, proprioception, and ACL injury risk using the Landing Error Scoring System (LESS).

Kinesio Taping (KT) applied to the ankle then knee

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Being 18 years of age or older
• Being a licensed and regular volleyball player for at least 5 years

You may not qualify if:

• Being enrolled in another study or treatment program
• Being unable to complete the study for any other reason
• Having suffered a lower extremity injury within 6 months prior to participating in the study
• Female participants must be in their menstrual cycle

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gaziosmapasa University

Tokat Province, 60100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Knee Injuries; Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Central Study Contacts

Zuhal Şevval Gökdere

CONTACT

05300696373; zuhalgokderee@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: research assistant

Model Details: This study is a randomized crossover trial in which each participant receives both kinesio taping interventions-one applied to the ankle and the other to the knee-with a one-week washout period between conditions. Participants are randomly assigned to either Group A (knee taping first, then ankle taping) or Group B (ankle taping first, then knee taping). Assessments are conducted immediately before and after each taping application. The study aims to compare the acute effects of taping on balance, proprioception, and ACL injury risk using standardized clinical outcome measures.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 23, 2025
• First Posted: August 24, 2025
• Study Start: August 30, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 30, 2025
• Study Completion: December 30, 2025
• Last Updated: August 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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