Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Kinesio® Taping in Chronic Ankle Instability
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Conditions:
Ankle Sprain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-28 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The Objective is to examine the immediate and prolonged effects (seven days) of Kinesio® Tape (KT) on balance in subjects with chronic ankle instability using Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP)....
Detailed Description
Participants were randomly distributed (using the QuickCalcs application from GraphPad Software)a into two groups: an experimental group in which was applied KT, and a control group in which was appli...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- history of at least 1 acute lateral ankle sprain that resulted in swelling, pain, and temporary loss of function (but none in the previous 3 months).
- history of multiple episodes of the ankle ''giving-way'' in the past 6 months-
- a score below 27 in the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool.
- evidence of mechanical instability assessed by a physician using an anterior drawer test
Exclusion
- history of lower limb injury other than the unilateral Chronic ankle instability and skin allergy to the tape.
- To be actively involved in any kind of physical activity or rehabilitation program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02266290
Start Date
January 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
October 17 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Francisco Molina Rueda. Avda. de Atenas. s/n.
Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain, 28922