Ankle taping does not impair performance in jump or balance tests

• Published in: Journal of sports science & medicine Vol. 7; no. 3; pp. 350 - 356
• Main Authors: Abián-Vicén, Javier, Alegre, Luis M, Fernández-Rodríguez, J Manuel, Lara, Amador J, Meana, Marta, Aguado, Xavier
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkey Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 01.09.2008; Asist Group
• Subjects: Ankle; Athletic taping; Biomechanics; College professors; Employment; Exercise; High school basketball; Jumping; Kinematics; Medical examination; Medicine; Muscles; Physical fitness; Physical therapy; Physiological aspects; Prevention; Sports injuries; Sports medicine; Sports training; Studies; Spain; United Kingdom > UK; Switzerland; Biomechanics; ground reaction forces; propioception; center of pressure; force platform

This study aimed to investigate the influence of prophylactic ankle taping on two balance tests (static and dynamic balance) and one jump test, in the push off and the landing phase. Fifteen active young subjects (age: 21.0 ± 4.4 years) without previous ankle injuries volunteered for the study. Each...