Introduction: One of the worst problems which occur after about 80% of ankle sprains is the recurrence of sprain. One major reason for the recurrence of ankle sprains is proprioceptive deficit. This study was compared the effect of kinesio-tape and neoprene brace, on ankle proprioception in athletes with recurrent ankle sprain.
Methods: Sixty-six athletes with recurrent ankle sprain randomly allocated to one of the three groups (group I: kinesio-tape; group II: neoprene brace; group III: control). Subjects who had swelling or edema in lower limb were excluded. The mean error in reproduction of 10 and 30 degrees of plantar flexion and 5 and 20 degrees of inversion were measured before and after the interventions.
Results: In all four target angles, the accuracy of angle reproduction in the group I and group II after the interventions was significantly improved compared with before intervention. Additionally in all four target angles this improvement in the accuracy of angle reproduction in the group I and group II was significantly greater than in control group.
Conclusion: We concluded that kinesio-tape and neoprene brace can be effective interventions for improving ankle proprioception in athletes with recurrent ankle sprain.
General information
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT2014041217235N1
Registration date:2014-08-21, 1393/05/30
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:
Update count:0
Registration date
2014-08-21, 1393/05/30
Registrant information
Name
saba salemi
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University of Medical Science
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 71 1627 1552
Email address
salemis@sums.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Expected recruitment start date
2013-05-08, 1392/02/18
Expected recruitment end date
2013-10-12, 1392/07/20
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Comparison of the effects of kinesio-taping and neoprene ankle brace on ankle proprioception in athletes with recurrent ankle sprain
Public title
The effect of kinesiotape and neoprene brace on proprioception of sprained ankle in athletes
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: age 20 to 35 years old; regular sport activity for at least a year; recurrent ankle sprain
Exclusion criteria: disability in walking or running; acute pain; swelling or edema in lower limb; hypersensitivity to tape or brace
Age
From 20 years old to 35 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
66
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
The ethics commitee of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Zand st., Shiraz, Iran
City
Shiraz
Postal code
Approval date
2012-10-22, 1391/08/01
Ethics committee reference number
ct-926724
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
recurrent ankle sprain
ICD-10 code
M24.2
ICD-10 code description
Instability secondary to old ligament injury
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Error in reproduction of different angles of ankle
Timepoint
Before and early after intervention
Method of measurement
Angle reproduction test by biodex machine
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
First intervention group: application of kinesiotape on injured ankle
Category
Rehabilitation
2
Description
Control group: no intervention was applied.
Category
N/A
3
Description
Ssecond intervention group: application of neoprene brace on injured ankle
Category
Rehabilitation
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Rehabilitation school of shiraz
Full name of responsible person
Mr. Saba salemi
Street address
Rehabilitation school of shiraz, 1st abiverdi St., Shiraz, Iran
City
Shiraz
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz Universiy of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Seyed Basir Hashemi
Street address
Shiraz Universiy of Medical Sciences, Zand St, Shiraz, Iran
City
Shiraz
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Shiraz Universiy of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
empty
Domestic or foreign origin
empty
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
empty
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Mr. Saba Salemi
Position
Master of Science in Sport Physiotherapy
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
School of Rehabilitation, 1st abiverdi St., Shiraz, Iran
City
Shiraz
Postal code
Phone
+98 71 1627 1552
Fax
Email
genius_67_66@yahoo.com
Web page address
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rehabilitation School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences