Kinesio Taping 1: A specific Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to evaluate its effects on joint position sense and balance.
Kinesio Taping 2: A different Kinesio taping technique applied to the ankle to assess its impact on proprioception and postural stability.
Sham Kinesio Taping: A placebo taping application that mimics the real Kinesio tape placement but lacks therapeutic tension or functional support, serving as a control condition to evaluate the true effects of the experimental interventions.
Study summary
Ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries, affecting both athletes and the general population. Various methods are used to prevent such injuries, but the effectiveness of different kinesio taping applications on joint position sense and balance remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the effects of different kinesio taping techniques on proprioception and postural stability in healthy young adults. By identifying changes in balance and proprioception before injuries occur, the findings may provide clinical insights into the potential role of kinesio taping in rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: Participants must be between 18-25 years old.
* General Health: Participants must be generally healthy individuals, with no previously diagnosed chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, or history of injuries.
* Ankle Health: No ankle injuries or surgical interventions in the past six months.
* Informed Consent: Participants must voluntarily agree to participate and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of Injuries: Any lower extremity injury (ankle or knee) within the past year.
* Neurological Disorders: Any neurological condition that may affect balance or proprioception.
* Other Health Conditions: Presence of chronic diseases such as rheumatic diseases, diabetes, or musculoskeletal disorders that could impact the study outcomes.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Joint Position Sense Accuracy — 1 months This outcome will assess participants' ability to accurately reproduce a predefined ankle position. A smaller error in joint position replication indicates improved proprioception.
Balance Performance (Postural Stability) — 1 months Participants will perform the SEBT, where they must reach as far as possible in multiple directions while maintaining balance. The total reach distance will be recorded, and improvements indicate enhanced postural stability.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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