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Effect of taping on actual and perceived dynamic postural stability in persons with chronic ankle instability.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20801256     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether 2 different mechanisms of ankle joint taping ([1] lateral subtalar sling or [2] fibular repositioning) can enhance actual and perceived dynamic postural stability in participants with chronic ankle instability (CAI). DESIGN: Laboratory-based repeated-measures study. SETTING: University biomechanics laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: Participants (n=16) with CAI. INTERVENTIONS: Participants performed the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) under 3 different conditions: (1) no tape, (2) lateral subtalar sling taping and (3) fibular repositioning taping. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Reach distances in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions on the SEBT. Participants' perceptions of stability, confidence, and reassurance when performing the SEBT under 2 different taping conditions. RESULTS: Taping did not improve reach distance on the SEBT (P>.05). Feelings of confidence increased for 56% of participants (P=.002) under both tape conditions. Feelings of stability increased for 87.5% of participants (P<.001) using condition 2 (lateral subtalar sling taping) and 75% of participants (P=.001) using condition 3 (fibular repositioning taping). Feelings of reassurance increased for 68.75% of participants (P=.001) using condition 2 (lateral subtalar sling taping) and 50% of participants (P=.005) using condition 3 (fibular repositioning taping). CONCLUSIONS: No significant change in dynamic postural stability was observed after application of either taping mechanism; however, participants' perceptions of confidence, stability, and reassurance were significantly improved. Further research is necessary to fully elucidate the exact mechanisms by which taping may help reduce the incidence of repeated injury in subjects with CAI.
Authors:
Eamonn Delahunt; Angela McGrath; Naoise Doran; Garrett F Coughlan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation     Volume:  91     ISSN:  1532-821X     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch Phys Med Rehabil     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-30     Completed Date:  2010-09-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985158R     Medline TA:  Arch Phys Med Rehabil     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1383-9     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. eamonn.delahunt@ucd.ie
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Ankle Joint*
Athletic Tape*
Attitude to Health
Biomechanics
Chronic Disease
Female
Humans
Joint Instability / psychology,  rehabilitation*
Male
Postural Balance*
Sprains and Strains / prevention & control*,  psychology

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