The Effect of Kinesio Taping in the Ankle Sprains of Athletes

• Main Authors: Mehdi Ghorbani (Author), Bijan Goodarzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA), 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 2322-4479
• Keywords: ankle instability; deltoid ligament; kinesio tape; y balance test; star excursion balance test; Sports; GV557-1198.995; Science (General); Q1-390
• Source: Annals of Applied Sport Science, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 59-62 (2017)

Objectives. The purpose of this study was the importance of applying Kinesio tape (KT) in relieving the pain in athletes' ankles using Y balance test and star. Methods. 22 male athletes with average age of 22.33±1.37 were discussed with and without Kinesio tape. At first athletes didn't use kinesiology tape on their deltoid ligament and did the (Y) balance test in 3 directions, then star twirling test (SEBT) in 8 directions that focused on the center of one plexus. These tests were repeated 3 times and all the stages of them were recovered after 24 hours and then the tests done on a pad and on a solid surface. Results. Athletes in both tests on a soft pad experienced a high pressure on their muscles according to the position of their leg in plantar and dorsiflexion state;and they couldn't finish the test. Conclusion. The test showed that the Kinesio tape on a soft surface (pad) did have any positive effects on the muscles.