Nunes et al indicated that discrepancy in results between studies may result from the varied patient conditions considered and different taping techniques and taping time employed.Īs for the effect of KT on prevention of ankle sprains, a review by Wang et al indicated that Kinesio taping is superior to other taping methods (athletic taping) in ankle functional performance improvement and recommended that KT be used to maintain foot and ankle mobility during rehabilitation and prevent prolonged disability and subsequent overuse injuries. They identified reduced ankle instability and pain and improved functional dynamic balance after 4-week ankle taping and thus concluded that repeated ankle taping may be an effective treatment intervention for ankle inversion and eversion sprain. Lee and Lee treated young women with inversion and eversion sprains using kinesio tape. For example, Nunes et al reported that the application of KT was ineffective in decreasing acute swelling after an ankle sprain while Aguilar-Ferrándiz et al found a reduction in swelling in the Kinesio Taping group. However, conflicting evidence regarding the effectiveness of KT in the treatment and prevention of ankle sprains can be found in extant literature. It is proposed by the manufacturer that KT can be used in ankle injuries rehabilitation and ankle sprain management by providing support to injured muscles and joints, reducing pain, altering muscle function, improving circulation, enhancing proprioception, and repositioning subluxed joints. Clinically, it has been used as an alternative to the traditional taping in the treatment of a variety of ankle issues including sprained ankles, inflamed tendons in the ankle, stretched ligaments, or general ankle weakness. Compared with traditional taping and bracing, KT is considered better tolerated and cost effective for the patients because it is elastic, fast drying and can be left on skin for up to 5 days. Kinesio taping (KT) is a therapeutic taping technique developed by Dr Kenzo Kase in 1970s. Therefore, various ways of treating and preventing ankle sprain injuries, including taping or bracing, strength training, and proprioceptive training, have been tried to help improve comfort and speed recovery in clinical trials and training practices. Ankle sprain and its following consequences may affect youth athletes’ active participation in training and competition, and eventually hinder their athletic progression and development, especially for those at a crucial transition into higher-level physical demands. Valderrabano et al reported that 23% of the high school and Division I athletes were identified as having chronic ankle instability. Evidence indicates that ankle sprains may lead to consequences including ongoing ankle dysfunction, recurrence of ankle sprain, chronic ankle instability, and posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Up to 80% of ankle injuries are ankle sprains. The ankle is the most frequently injured body part in sports. This study is to systematically review the literature on the use of KT to improve outcomes including ankle function, proprioception, and pain and to evaluate the effectiveness of KT in the treatment and prevention of ankle sprain injuries. Therefore, a systematic review will help clinicians and coaches better understand the application of KT in clinical and training practices. However, the available evidence regarding its effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of ankle sprain is inconsistent. It can not only provide the injured ankle with support during the rehabilitation phase, but also enhance the ankle stability during activity. Kinesio taping (KT) is a therapeutic taping technique that has been widely used in the treatment of various ankle issues including sprained ankles and in the prevention of ankle sprains. Ankle sprain is considered a major problem that may hinder youth athletes’ athletic development because it will lead to ongoing dysfunction, reoccurrence of ankle sprain, chronic ankle instability, and posttraumatic osteoarthritis.
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