Kinesio Taping Effects on Balance and Ankle Proprioception

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BEYKENT · Feb 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of kinesio taping on balance and the ability to sense joint position in healthy young adults. Kinesio taping is a method often used to support muscles and joints, and researchers want to see how different taping techniques can help improve balance and prevent ankle injuries. By understanding how these taping methods affect balance before injuries happen, the findings could help in rehabilitation and injury prevention.

To participate in this study, you should be between 18 and 25 years old and generally healthy, with no recent ankle injuries or surgeries in the last six months. If you qualify and choose to take part, you’ll likely undergo some balance tests and receive kinesio taping to see how it affects your stability. This trial is currently looking for volunteers, so if you’re interested, please consider getting involved!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: Participants must be between 18-25 years old.
• • General Health: Participants must be generally healthy individuals, with no previously diagnosed chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, or history of injuries.
• • Ankle Health: No ankle injuries or surgical interventions in the past six months.
• • Informed Consent: Participants must voluntarily agree to participate and sign the informed consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of Injuries: Any lower extremity injury (ankle or knee) within the past year.
• • Neurological Disorders: Any neurological condition that may affect balance or proprioception.
• • Other Health Conditions: Presence of chronic diseases such as rheumatic diseases, diabetes, or musculoskeletal disorders that could impact the study outcomes.