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The Acute Effect of Fibular Repositioning Taping on Balance, Jumping, and Sprint Performance in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Uludag University · Updated on 2026-05-27
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the immediate effects of fibular repositioning taping on balance, jumping, and sprint performance in healthy young women aged 18 to 30. This randomized controlled trial aims to find out if this taping method changes physical performance compared to sham taping or no taping. The study focuses on short-term changes in selected performance measures among healthy participants to understand the taping's impact. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: fibular repositioning taping applied to the dominant ankle, sham taping that looks similar but lacks therapeutic repositioning, or a control group with no taping. Baseline assessments are done before the intervention, and outcome measurements are repeated 30 minutes after the taping or waiting period. The intervention uses a rigid taping technique intended to support fibular positioning. During the study, participants undergo tests including the Y Balance Test, horizontal and vertical jump tests, and a 10-meter sprint test at baseline and 30 minutes after intervention or waiting. Researchers measure these functional outcomes to assess any changes in physical performance. The study is conducted under controlled conditions with single masking and random group allocation, and participation lasts only for the duration of the testing session.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Acute Effects of Fibular Repositioning Taping on Balance, Jumping, and Sprint Performance
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Healthy individuals
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent
- Ability to perform balance, jump, and sprint performance tests
You will not qualify if you...
- History of lower extremity injury or surgery within the last 6 months
- Presence of acute pain during testing
- Neurological, orthopedic, or vestibular condition that may affect balance or performance
- Previous experience of adverse reaction to taping material
- Refusal to participate or inability to complete the study procedures
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) for eligibility assessment
Duration - Single session lasting approximately 30 minutes
Participants receive either fibular repositioning taping, sham taping, or no taping. Baseline balance, jumping, and sprint performance tests are conducted before the intervention, and outcome measurements are repeated 30 minutes after the intervention or waiting period.
1 visit (in-person) including baseline and post-intervention assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Bursa Uludag University
Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
S
Selim M GÜNAY, Asst Prof
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
3
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