Effects of the Elastic Taping on the Chronic Ankle Instability

Inclusion Criteria: * young adults with chronic ankle instability (unilateral or bilateral); * the first sprain episode occurred for at least 1 year pre-study associated with inflammatory symptoms (pain, edema, etc.); * having discontinued for at least 1 day physical activity; * the most recent sprain occurred more than 3 months prior study; * self-reported instability feeling to be confirmed by specific questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * lower limb surgical procedure; * lower limb fracture history; * acute injury (last 3 months) of other lower limb joints resulting in at least 1 day in the interruption of physical activity; * wounds in the ankle region or foot; * own skin disease; * have allergy to bandage; * be in physiotherapeutic treatment.