The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Ankle Proprioception

Logan College of Chiropractic1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentJune 2009

ConditionsSprains and Strains

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Sprains and Strains
Sponsor: Logan College of Chiropractic
Enrollment: 40
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Joint Position sense testing and postural control (sway velocity center of pressure)
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 13 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study examines the effect of kinesiology tape on proprioception and postural control in subjects with sub-acute and chronic ankle sprains/strain.

Detailed Description

The a priori hypothesis of this study is that proprioception (knee repositioning error) and balance (sway velocity and center of pressure) will improve significantly after intervention (Kinesiotape) in participants with a history of acute or chronic ankle sprains/strains.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

June 2009

End Date

June 2010

Last Updated

13 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Logan College of Chiropractic

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Dennis Enix, DC, MBA

Assistant Professor

Logan College of Chiropractic

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Logan student, staff, or faculty
•Between the ages of 20 and 65
•Previous history of ankle instability/sprains
•A score of 6 out of 10 questions answered yes on the Functional Ankle Instability form will qualify the candidate