Efficacy of ankle Kinesio taping on balance and functional performance in obese female collegiate students
A prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22085524 |
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| Authors | Nesma M Allam (0000-0002-2478-4474, Jouf University, corresponding author), Hadaya Mosaad Eladl (0000-0002-4083-7070, Jouf University), Dalia Mahmoud Abdelmonem Elsherbini (0000-0001-5262-6134, Jouf University), Moaz Abulfaraj (0000-0001-6893-537X, King Abdulaziz University), Moneer E Almadani (0009-0000-8582-5455, Alfaisal University), Ateya Megahed Ibrahim (0000-0001-8192-0017, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University), Mohamed El‐Sherbiny (0000-0002-0814-1743, Almaarefa University), Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Mohamed Ahmed Eladl (0000-0002-5675-0842, University of Sharjah), Nermine Nosseir (0009-0008-3445-6125, Gulf Medical University), Reda Jamjoom (King Abdulaziz University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1631757-1631757 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1631757 |
| PMID | 40860562 |
| OpenAlex | W4413227928 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 57 |
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ankle Kinesio taping (KT) on static and dynamic balance and functional performance in obese female collegiate students. Design: This study was a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Setting: The research was conducted in outpatient physical therapy settings. Participants: A total of 40 female collegiate students, aged 18-25 years, were randomly assigned to two groups of equal size. Intervention: Group A (KT group) received KT with 75-100% tension, and group B (Placebo KT group) received placebo KT with 0% tension. KT was applied to the dominant leg in both groups for 6 weeks. Outcome measures: The primary outcome was static balance, which was measured using the single-leg stance test (SLST). The secondary outcomes were dynamic balance, assessed using the Biodex Balance System (BBS), and functional performance, which was assessed using the single-leg vertical jump test (SLVJT) and single-leg hop test (SLHT). All outcomes were assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks. Results: < 0.001) in the KT group compared to the control group after a period of 6 weeks. Conclusion: The application of a 6-week KT mechanical correction technique can improve static and dynamic balance and functional performance in obese female university students compared to the placebo group. Including KT in the treatment plan is recommended for obese women with balance and functional performance deficits. Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier NCT06195748
Ankle · Balance test · Dynamic balance · Jump · Physical therapy · Placebo · Randomized controlled trial · Vertical jump · Foot and Ankle Surgery · Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies · Medicine · Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment · Internal Medicine · Surgery
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