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Effects of Kinesiotape versus soft and semirigid ankle orthoses on balance in patients with chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial
Hadadi M, Haghighat F, Mohammadpour N, Sobhani S
Foot & Ankle International 2020 Jul;41(7):793-802
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

BACKGROUND: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a frequent complication of ankle sprain that may be associated with long-term consequences. Although taping and bracing are common interventions that are widely used by clinicians and athletic trainers for patients with CAI, no studies have compared the effects of Kinesiotaping and bracing on balance performance in these patients. The present study aimed to compare the effects of ankle Kinesiotaping, a soft ankle orthosis, and a semirigid ankle orthosis on balance performance in patients with CAI. METHODS: Sixty patients with CAI were randomly assigned to 4 groups that received Kinesiotaping, a soft orthosis, a semirigid orthosis, or no treatment (control group). Dynamic and static balance were measured with the modified Star Excursion Balance Test, single leg hop test, and single leg stance test before and after a 4-week intervention period. RESULTS: Significant between-group differences were seen in all evaluated outcomes (p <= 0.003). The lowest reach distances in all directions in the modified Star Excursion Balance Test were found in the control group, and these patients also had a significantly shorter measured distance in the single leg hop test, and more errors in the single leg stance test compared with the 3 intervention groups. No significant differences were found among the 3 intervention groups. CONCLUSION: Use of Kinesiotaping and a soft or a semirigid ankle brace for 4 weeks were all beneficial in improving static and dynamic balance in individuals with CAI. None of the interventions was superior to the other 2. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level I, randomized controlled trial.

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