Status:

COMPLETED

Kinesiology Taping and Ankle Stability in Acute Injuries During Stair Descent

Lead Sponsor:

Ningbo University

Conditions:

Ankle Injuries

Eligibility:

MALE

18-44 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background: Acute ankle injuries are common in sports and daily activities. Kinesiology taping enhances lower limb motion patterns, joint stability, and balance during descending stair activity in suc...

Detailed Description

Background Acute ankle injuries (ATIs) are among the most common injuries experienced by athletes, particularly in sports like football, basketball, and running. Research indicates that acute ankle in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects had experienced at least one acute sprain of the ankle joint.
  • Those who experienced symptoms of pain and instability during daily activities or sports.
  • No other serious diseases affecting the function of the lower limbs (e.g., arthritis, severe knee lesions, etc.).
  • AOFAS \< 80 points and VAS ≤ 3 on the affected side.
  • The onset of injury is usually limited to 7 days to ensure that it is in the acute phase.
  • Participants maintained a steady level of daily activity during the study period.

Exclusion

  • History of severe structural injury or surgery to the ankle (e.g., ligament reconstruction surgery, arthroscopic surgery, etc.).
  • Presence of neuromuscular disease, or women during pregnancy.
  • Allergy to muscle patch materials or history of skin disease. Ankle-related surgery or rehabilitation within the last 6 months.
  • Before the initiation of data collection, all participants provided their written informed consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 11 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 22 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

27 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06936033

Start Date

September 11 2024

End Date

February 22 2025

Last Update

April 20 2025

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Ningbo University

Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, China, 315211