The Impact of Kinesio Taping on Balance, Agility, and Jumping in Adolescent Basketball Players Aged 12-18.
Launched by ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY · May 14, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of February 14, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Basketball is a physically demanding and high-paced sport that requires balance, strength, stability, and agility. Kinesio taping, a method commonly used in athlete health where physiotherapists are involved, will be examined for its effect on the lower extremities of young basketball players. Kinesio tape allows for approximately 50-60% elongation of its own length and has a thickness similar to that of the epidermis layer of the skin. It can be applied with appropriate technique and tension to reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasms, as well as to correct mechanical issues. In this study...
Gender
MALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Participants must be athletes. They must have been engaged in sports for at least 1 year. Only male individuals will be included. Male individuals aged between 12 and 18 will be included.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Participants must not have experienced ankle or knee injuries in the last 3 months.
About Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul Bilgi University is a prominent educational and research institution in Turkey, dedicated to advancing knowledge across various disciplines, including health sciences. With a commitment to excellence in research and innovation, the university actively engages in clinical trials aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes. By fostering collaborations with healthcare professionals and leveraging its academic expertise, Istanbul Bilgi University strives to contribute to the development of effective medical interventions and evidence-based practices, ultimately improving patient care and advancing public health.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Istanbul, , Turkey
People applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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