Kinematics of Ankle Taping after a Training Session

Abstract

This study aimed to test the effectiveness of ankle taping on the limitation of forced supination during a change of direction, as well as the losses of effectiveness after a 30-minute training session. Fifteen young men with no ankle injury volunteered for the study. The static and dynamic ranges of movement (ROM) were measured before and after a training session. The dynamic measurements were recorded using high-speed 3D photogrammetry. The differences between static and dynamic measures of ankle supination and plantar flexion were significant. The losses of effectiveness during supination and ankle plantar flexion restriction were 42.3 % and 47.6 %, respectively. Ankle taping was effective in restricting the maximal static ROMs before a training session, but the effectiveness decreased after 30 min of training. The present study shows the necessity of performing dynamic ROM analysis of sports techniques involved in the ankle sprain mechanism in order to determine the degree of tape restriction after a training session, because there were differences between static and dynamic ankle ROMs. The lack of effects on the restriction of the dynamic plantar flexion would bring into question the necessity of ankle taping in subjects without previous injuries.

Effect of Ankle Taping on Knee and Ankle Joint Biomechanics in Sporting Tasks

“…Similarly, the effects of ankle tape-protective or otherwise-over time remain to be quantified. The effectiveness of ankle tape decreases considerably after 10-20 min of exercise (28,33). Meana et al (28) reported a loss in dynamic support of over 40% after a 30-min bout of exercise in athletes using ankle tape.…”

“…The effectiveness of ankle tape decreases considerably after 10-20 min of exercise (28,33). Meana et al (28) reported a loss in dynamic support of over 40% after a 30-min bout of exercise in athletes using ankle tape. Our testing sessions were typically 20-30 min in duration; therefore, our results may not reflect the injury risk faced by sportspeople participating in events of longer duration.…”

A Field Study of Low-Top vs. Mid-Top vs. High-Top American Football Cleats

“…There were no differences in ankle ROM (or perceptions) pre-to post-exercise, supporting the hypothesis. Work from other teams has shown that the effectiveness of ankle taping or spatting wanes with increasing physical activity, even in as little as 15 min [32][33][34]. The present results suggest that high-top shoes may be a substitute for ankle taping or spatting as the shoe may hold its effects over time.…”

Changes in Footprint with Resistance Exercise

“…The measurements obtained from the footprint were taken according to the protocol described in Meana et al [30] . The footprint ( • ▶ Fig.…”