Comparison of Bracing and Taping on Functional Performance in Physically Active Individuals with Functional Ankle Instability
Location
Turner Gymnasium
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
5
Start Date
4-5-2023 12:00 PM
End Date
4-5-2023 1:30 PM
College
College of Health Sciences
Department
Athletic Training
Keywords
Functional Ankle Instability, Performance
Abstract
Context: Ankle Sprains are among the most common lower extremity injuries to occur within the physically active and athletic population, which can develop into Functional Ankle Instability (FAI). The use of ankle brace and ankle taping is commonly used for decreasing the incidence and severity of ankle sprains. However, there is little evidence to support its effectiveness in improving functional performance in those with functional ankle instability.
Design: Crossover Study Design
Setting: Laboratory Setting
Patients or Other Participants: A total of 20 physically active University of Lynchburg participants (All with FAI) volunteered to be in the study.
Main Outcome Measure: Time to completion for 3 trials in each hopping test
Results: We identified no significant difference for all 4 functional hop tests using the brace vs. the taping conditions (P=>0.05). For each test, the bracing condition produced the fastest record time to completion in Figure 8 and the 6-meter cross hop compared to the taping and control condition. In contrast, the taping group performed better in the side hop and the square hop test compared to the bracing and control group. Overall the bracing and taping condition performed better than the control condition. Feedback scores showed a higher overall satisfaction and better stability for taping, whereas the bracing condition showed more preference in fit, comfort, and ease of application. The difference was not significant between the feedback score factors.
Conclusion: Our study showed that both the bracing and taping conditions had affected functional hopping performance in those with functional ankle instability compared to the control conditions. However, more is needed to determine whether one is better. It is valid to assume that both the taping and bracing remain efficient in improved stability, restriction, and reduced risk of injury.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Thomas G. Bowman Dr. Patricia Aronson Dr. Debbie Bradney
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Comparison of Bracing and Taping on Functional Performance in Physically Active Individuals with Functional Ankle Instability
Turner Gymnasium
Context: Ankle Sprains are among the most common lower extremity injuries to occur within the physically active and athletic population, which can develop into Functional Ankle Instability (FAI). The use of ankle brace and ankle taping is commonly used for decreasing the incidence and severity of ankle sprains. However, there is little evidence to support its effectiveness in improving functional performance in those with functional ankle instability.
Design: Crossover Study Design
Setting: Laboratory Setting
Patients or Other Participants: A total of 20 physically active University of Lynchburg participants (All with FAI) volunteered to be in the study.
Main Outcome Measure: Time to completion for 3 trials in each hopping test
Results: We identified no significant difference for all 4 functional hop tests using the brace vs. the taping conditions (P=>0.05). For each test, the bracing condition produced the fastest record time to completion in Figure 8 and the 6-meter cross hop compared to the taping and control condition. In contrast, the taping group performed better in the side hop and the square hop test compared to the bracing and control group. Overall the bracing and taping condition performed better than the control condition. Feedback scores showed a higher overall satisfaction and better stability for taping, whereas the bracing condition showed more preference in fit, comfort, and ease of application. The difference was not significant between the feedback score factors.
Conclusion: Our study showed that both the bracing and taping conditions had affected functional hopping performance in those with functional ankle instability compared to the control conditions. However, more is needed to determine whether one is better. It is valid to assume that both the taping and bracing remain efficient in improved stability, restriction, and reduced risk of injury.