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Administrative data

NCT number NCT06024070
Other study ID # 012/003958
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date October 12, 2022
Est. completion date August 1, 2023

Study information

Verified date January 2024
Source Cairo University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims rigid tapping on chronic functional ankle instability in professional basketball players.


Description:

Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are common injuries in sports and physical activities, with up to 40% of individuals experiencing a first-time LAS developing chronic ankle instability (CAI). LASs predominantly affect the anterior talofibular ligament, and residual symptoms can persist in a significant percentage of patients. However, many individuals with ankle sprains do not seek professional treatment, leading to potential underestimation of the injury severity. CAI is characterized by recurrent episodes of ankle giving way, ongoing symptoms, reduced ankle range of motion, diminished self-reported function, and persistent ankle sprains beyond one year. It is attributed to both mechanical and functional instability, with factors such as proprioceptive deficits and mechanical insufficiencies contributing to the condition. Taping, particularly rigid taping, is commonly used by athletes to enhance joint stability and improve dynamic balance and functional performance. Rigid taping limits joint movement, improves joint position, and provides external support without compromising functional performance. Taping is especially prevalent in multidirectional sports like basketball, where ankle sprains are frequent. The use of tapes aims to restrict ankle movement, increase joint stability, and enhance proprioception without hindering athletic performance.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 28
Est. completion date August 1, 2023
Est. primary completion date April 10, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Male
Age group 18 Years to 40 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Basketball players with age range from 18-40 years old. - Body mass index (BMI) range from 18-25 H/m2. - Participants had episodes of subjective sensation of instability in the last six months. - Participants have at least moderate ankle instability, defined as a score of <25 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT). Exclusion Criteria: - Participants had a history of surgery or fractures in the ankle joints. - Participants had a neurological or vestibular disorder. - Participants were unable to understand the nature of the protocol and test instructions.

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Rigid Tape
The patient was rested in supine or long sitting position on a table Pre-wrap was applied to cover all the area before tapping Two strips used separately as anchors at the two ends of the pre-wrap. Two Longitudinal stirrup of tape were used from medial side of the superior anchor to lateral side of the same anchor. Two horizontal stirrup of tape were used from medial side of the distal anchor to lateral side of the same anchor to support the medial side of the foot. Figure-of-eight straps were utilized for the taping. Lateral heel lock was applied.The tape then proceeded from the lateral side of the foot, looping around the heel, and returning to the same starting point by crossing over the Achilles tendon from behind. Medial heel lock was applied, the tape application was similar to the lateral heel lock but was at the opposite direction. Superior and inferior anchors were applied to support all the previous strips

Locations

Country Name City State
Egypt Faculty of physical therapy Giza

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Cairo University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Egypt, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Ankle Stability measured by y balance test and single leg stance test 3 days
Primary functional performance measured by Figure of 8 hopping test 3 days
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