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Effects of Dynamic and Kinesiology Taping on Balance and Kinesthesia in Healthy Adults (DAKTIK)

U

University of Primorska

Status

Invitation-only

Conditions

Kinesiology Taping
Dynamic Tape

Treatments

Device: Dynamic tape
Device: Kinesiology Tape

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to investigate the acute effects of dynamic tape (DT) and kinesiology tape (KT) on balance and kinesthesia of the lower limbs in healthy young adults. Participants will undergo assessments of static balance and knee joint position sense before and after the application of each taping condition. The study seeks to determine whether DT or KT can provide immediate improvements in postural stability and proprioceptive accuracy.

Full description

Taping techniques are commonly used in rehabilitation and sports settings to support joint function, reduce pain, and improve proprioception. Dynamic tape (DT) and kinesiology tape (KT) differ in their mechanical properties and proposed mechanisms of action. While KT is elastic and mimics the properties of skin, DT offers higher elasticity and resistance, potentially providing enhanced mechanical support and proprioceptive feedback.

Although several studies have explored the effects of taping on balance and proprioception, direct comparisons between DT and KT, particularly when applied to both the ankle and knee joints, remain limited. This study seeks to address this gap by examining and comparing the immediate effects of DT and KT on static balance and kinesthesia of the lower limbs in healthy adults.

The findings may contribute to a better understanding of the clinical relevance of different taping methods and inform decision-making in preventive and therapeutic interventions targeting lower limb stability and proprioception.

Enrollment

20 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 45 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy adults aged 18-30 years
  • No current pain or injury affecting the lower limbs
  • Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
  • No known allergy or sensitivity to adhesive materials

Exclusion criteria

  • History of ankle sprain or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
  • Any lower limb injury in the past 3 months
  • Neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
  • Skin conditions or wounds at the taping sites
  • Participation in balance or proprioception training programs in the past month

Trial design

Primary purpose

Prevention

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional model

Crossover Assignment

Masking

Single Blind

20 participants in 2 patient groups

Kinesiology tape
Experimental group
Description:
Kinesiology tape (KT) applied to the knee and ankle
Treatment:
Device: Kinesiology Tape
Dynamic tape
Experimental group
Description:
Dynamic tape (DT) applied to the knee and ankle
Treatment:
Device: Dynamic tape

Trial contacts and locations

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