Effects of Different Kinesio Taping Techniques on Ankle Balance and Joint Position Sense in Healthy Young Adults

What this Trial Is About

Ankle injuries are common musculoskeletal injuries affecting athletes and active individuals. Researchers are studying the effects of different kinesio taping techniques on ankle joint position sense and balance in healthy young adults. The goal is to understand how kinesio taping may influence proprioception and postural stability before injuries occur, providing insights for injury prevention and rehabilitation. The study compares three groups one receiving Kinesio Taping Application 1, another receiving Kinesio Taping Application 2, and a third receiving a sham taping that looks like real tape but has no therapeutic effect. Each taping technique is applied to the ankle, and effects on joint position sense and balance are evaluated at four time points before taping, immediately after, 24 hours later, and 48 hours later. Participants will undergo assessments of joint position sense accuracy and balance performance over one month. Researchers will monitor changes in balance over time and the retention of proprioception effects. The study involves healthy volunteers aged 18 to 25 years and includes evaluations to understand how kinesio taping might help prevent ankle injuries in active individuals.

Kinesio Taping Effects on Balance and Ankle Proprioception