Extended Use of Kinesiology Tape and Balance in Participants With Chronic Ankle Instability

Jackson, Kristen; Simon, Janet E.; Docherty, Carrie L.

doi:10.4085/1062-6050-51.2.03

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“…Those with CAI are known to have deficits in sensorimotor control, and therefore postural control. 2 However, postural control improves up to 48 hours after kinesiotape application, 11 providing additional evidence that kinesiotape tape may work through sensory input modulation. Future research must explore these potential mechanisms and the long-term effects (eg, accommodation) of taping and bracing on gait biomechanics.…”

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Gait Biomechanics Following Taping and Bracing in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic

Migel¹,

Wikstrom²

2020

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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Clinical Scenario: Approximately 30% of all first-time patients with LAS develop chronic ankle instability (CAI). CAI-associated impairments are thought to contribute to aberrant gait biomechanics, which increase the risk of subsequent ankle sprains and the development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Alternative modalities should be considered to improve gait biomechanics as impairment-based rehabilitation does not impact gait. Taping and bracing have been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent ankle sprains; however, their effects on CAI-associated gait biomechanics remain unknown. Clinical Question: Do ankle taping and bracing modify gait biomechanics in those with CAI? Summary of Key Findings: Three case-control studies assessed taping and bracing applications including kinesiotape, athletic tape, a flexible brace, and a semirigid brace. Kinesiotape decreased excessive inversion in early stance, whereas athletic taping decreased excessive inversion and plantar flexion in the swing phase and limited tibial external rotation in terminal stance. The flexible and semirigid brace increased dorsiflexion range of motion, and the semirigid brace limited plantar flexion range of motion at toe-off. Clinical Bottom Line: Taping and bracing acutely alter gait biomechanics in those with CAI. Strength of Recommendation: There is limited quality evidence (grade B) that taping and bracing can immediately alter gait biomechanics in patients with CAI.

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Section: Implications For Practice Education and Future Researchmentioning

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Gait Biomechanics Following Taping and Bracing in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic

Migel¹,

Wikstrom²

2020

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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“…Third, we applied the ankle meridian tendinomusculature and eight-shape-form of KT treatment, which was used in a previous study [20]. However, several different techniques have been adopted in previous studies that show a positive effect of KT on ankle sprains, whereas only one was used in our study [28,[34][35][36]. Fourth, the inclusion criteria of this study included the occurrence of grade I or II ALAS within the previous 7 days.…”

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Add-on effect of kinesiotape in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain: a randomized controlled trial

Shin

Kim

Nam

et al. 2020

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Background: Evidence for the add-on effect of kinesiotape (KT) with acupuncture for treating ankle sprains remains insufficient. We assessed the add-on effect of KT on ankle sprains by comparing acupuncture combined with KT (AcuKT) with acupuncture alone in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS). Methods: This study was a multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial that included a per-protocol analysis of the add-on effect of KT on ALAS. The randomization was software based and only the assessors were blinded. Sixty participants (20 each from three centers) with grade I or II ALAS were randomly assigned to acupuncture (n = 30) or AcuKT (n = 30) groups. Both groups received acupuncture treatment once daily, 5 days per week for 1 week. The AcuKT group received additional KT treatment. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores for pain and the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) were obtained, and edema measurements were performed at baseline (week 0), at the end of the intervention (week 1), and at 4 weeks after intervention (week 5). The European Quality of Life Five Dimension-Five Level Scale (EQ-5D-5 L) measurements were conducted at week 0, week 1, week 5, and week 26 after the intervention. The number of recurrent ankle sprains was determined at 4, 8, 12 and 26 weeks after the intervention.Results: Fifty-six patients with ALAS completed the trial (AcuKT group, n = 27; acupuncture group, n = 29). There were significant changes in visual analog scale score (AcuKT, P < 0.001; acupuncture, P < 0.001), the FAOS (AcuKT, P < 0.001; acupuncture, P < 0.001), and EQ-5D-5 L measurements (AcuKT, P < 0.001; acupuncture, P < 0.001) within both groups. There were no significant differences between groups in terms of any outcome or in a subanalysis based on symptom severity. Conclusions:These results indicate that AcuKT did not show a positive add-on effect of KT with acupuncture in terms of pain reduction, edema, recovery of function, activities of daily living, quality of life or relapse of ALAS.

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“…However, several different techniques have been adopted in previous studies that show a positive effect of KT on ankle sprain, whereas only one was used in our study [28,[34][35][36]. Fourth, the inclusion criteria of this study included the occurrence of Grade I or II ALAS within previous 7 days.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Add-on effect of Kinesiotape in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain: a randomized controlled trial

Shin¹,

Kim²,

Nam

et al. 2019

Preprint

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Background: Evidence on the add-on effect of Kinesiotape (KT) on acupuncture for treating ankle sprains remains insufficient. We assessed the add-on effect of KT on ankle sprains by comparing acupuncture combined with KT (AcuKT) with acupuncture alone in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS). Methods: This study was a multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial that included a per-protocol analysis of the add-on effect of KT on ALAS. The randomization was software-based and only the assessors were blinded. Sixty participants (20 each from three centers) with Grade I or II ALAS were randomly assigned to acupuncture (n=30) or AcuKT (n=30) group. Both groups received acupuncture treatment once daily, 5 days per week for 1 week. The AcuKT group received additional KT treatment. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores for pain and Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) were obtained, and edema measurements were performed at baseline (Week 0), at the end of the intervention (Week 1), and at 4 weeks after intervention (Week 5). The European Quality of Life Five Dimension-Five Level Scale (EQ-5D-5L) measurements were conducted at Week 0, Week 1, Week 5, and Week 26 after the intervention. The number of recurrent ankle sprains was determined at 4, 8, 12, and 26 weeks after the intervention. Results: Fifty-six patients with ALAS completed the trial (AcuKT group, 27; acupuncture group, 29). There were significant changes in VAS score (AcuKT: p<0.001; acupuncture: p<0.001), FAOS (AcuKT: p<0.001; acupuncture: p<0.001), and EQ-5D-5L measurements (AcuKT: p<0.001; acupuncture: p<0.001) within both groups. There were no significant differences between groups in terms of any outcome and in a subanalysis based on symptom severity. Conclusions: These results indicate that AcuKT did not show positive add-on effects of KT on acupuncture in terms of pain reduction, edema, recovery of function, activities of daily living, quality of life, and relapse of ALAS.

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Extended Use of Kinesiology Tape and Balance in Participants With Chronic Ankle Instability

Cited by 61 publications

References 23 publications

Gait Biomechanics Following Taping and Bracing in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic

Gait Biomechanics Following Taping and Bracing in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Critically Appraised Topic

Add-on effect of kinesiotape in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain: a randomized controlled trial

Add-on effect of Kinesiotape in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain: a randomized controlled trial

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