| Immediate Effects of adding Rigid to Kinesio Taping on Postural Balance and lower extremity function in Young Females with Functional Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Study |
| Paper ID : 1041-ISCSR3 (R2) |
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ZAINAB HASSAN GHAZWI *1, Reem Dawood2, Duha Alsharif3, Almas Judaib3, Shahad Alobaidi3, Renad Mohammad Alshehri3 1Batterjee Medical College- Jeddah 2Batterjee Medical college 3Batterjee Medical College |
| Abstract |
| Abstract Background: Ankle stability is crucial for maintaining overall postural balance. Functional ankle instability often results from repeated sprains. Combination taping utilizes both rigid and Kinesio taping techniques. Rigid tape provides mechanical support, limiting excessive joint movement, while Kinesio tape enhances proprioception and neuromuscular control. This combined technique is a promising method to improve stability and help prevent further joint damage. Objective: to investigate the effects of adding a rigid tap to kinesio taping on ankle instability in young females. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, thirty participants had a history of at least three ankle sprains in the last six months, unilateral functional ankle instability as confirmed by the Cumberland Ankle Instability scale (CAIT) with a score less than 24. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received a combination of Kinesio and rigid taping, and group B received Kinesio taping only applied for gastrocnemius inhibition, facilitate the tibialis anterior. and ankle stabilization. In Group B, rigid tape was applied over the kinesio tape. The primary outcome was Postural balance measured by the Biodex balance system, and the secondary outcome was the lower extremity function assessed using the Y-balance test. Both outcomes were assessed before and after the taping application. Results: The study revealed a significant difference in lower extremity function as measured by the Y-balance test, in all directions (p<0.05), with no clear difference between groups (P> 0.05). On the other hand, no within or between-group differences were found in terms of postural balance (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Adding rigid to kinesio tape was not superior to kinesio tape alone in improving postural stability and lower extremity function in young females after the immediate application of tapping techniques. It is recommended to investigate the short and long-term effects of combined taping |
| Keywords |
| Keywords: FAI; kinesio taping; postural balance; combination taping; Y-balance test, Biodex. |
| Status: Abstract Accepted |