Kinesiology Taping and Ankle Stability in Acute Injuries During Stair Descent (NCT06936033) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Kinesiology Taping and Ankle Stability in Acute Injuries During Stair Descent
China27 participantsStarted 2024-09-11
Plain-language summary
Background: Acute ankle injuries are common in sports and daily activities. Kinesiology taping enhances lower limb motion patterns, joint stability, and balance during descending stair activity in such patients. The objective of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the biomechanical impacts exerted by a KT group and an ST group on the lower limbs of patients with acute ankle injuries while descending stairs.
Methods: The study included 27 participants with acute ankle injuries, who underwent biomechanical assessment under both KT and ST conditions. An integrated Vicon motion capture system, AMTI force platform, and electromyography (EMG) sensors were utilized to comprehensively evaluate biomechanical performance. Participants completed 20 descending stair trials under each condition, with joint stiffness, center of mass (COM), and bone displacement identified as key metrics for assessing stability. Statistical analyses, including paired t-tests and statistical parametric mapping (SPM1D), were employed to identify significant biomechanical differences between the two conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Weeks – 44 Weeks
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects had experienced at least one acute sprain of the ankle joint.
* Those who experienced symptoms of pain and instability during daily activities or sports.
* No other serious diseases affecting the function of the lower limbs (e.g., arthritis, severe knee lesions, etc.).
* AOFAS \< 80 points and VAS ≤ 3 on the affected side.
* The onset of injury is usually limited to 7 days to ensure that it is in the acute phase.
* Participants maintained a steady level of daily activity during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of severe structural injury or surgery to the ankle (e.g., ligament reconstruction surgery, arthroscopic surgery, etc.).
* Presence of neuromuscular disease, or women during pregnancy.
* Allergy to muscle patch materials or history of skin disease. Ankle-related surgery or rehabilitation within the last 6 months.
* Before the initiation of data collection, all participants provided their written informed consent.
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