Kinesio-Taping and Ankle Instability in Recreational Runners
Ankle Instability
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ankle Instability focused on measuring ankle instability, recreational runners, postural stability, Kinesio-Taping
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: healthy college-age males; participate regularly in running activity (1-3 times /week for the last 6 months); Mild ankle instability (score within 24.5-27) according to Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) Exclusion Criteria: vestibular system problems; and presence of traumatic brain injury in the last three months; fracture or surgery to lower limb; drugs that affect the balance or vestibular system.
Sites / Locations
- University of Hail
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Experimental
Mixed group
Exercise group
Kinesio-tape group
This taping technique is designed to guard against lateral ankle sprains. Kinesio-tape will be applied to the unstable ankle for a lateral ankle sprain. 4 strips of the tape with different stretching percentages will be applied while the ankle joint in a relaxed position. ankle exercises will be conducted for 8 weeks, 3 times/ week, each session will last for 60 minutes. A standard proprioceptive training program will be implemented three times a week. The training includes both static and dynamic balance on Wobble board with the eyes open while the last stage will be repeated with the eyes closed.
received exercises and proprioceptive training similar as described in the experimental group
will receive Kinesio-tape only as described in the mixed group This taping technique is designed to guard against lateral ankle sprains. Kinesio-tape will be applied to the unstable ankle for a lateral ankle sprain. 4 strips of tape with different stretching percentages will be applied while the ankle joint in a relaxed position.