Status:
COMPLETED
Kinesiology Taping and Ankle Stability in Acute Injuries During Stair Descent
Lead Sponsor:
Ningbo University
Conditions:
Ankle Injuries
Eligibility:
MALE
18-44 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 suc...
Detailed Description
Background Acute ankle injuries (ATIs) are among the most common injuries experienced by athletes, particularly in sports like football, basketball, and running. Research indicates that acute ankle in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 11 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 22 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
27 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06936033
Start Date
September 11 2024
End Date
February 22 2025
Last Update
April 20 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Ningbo University
Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, China, 315211