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The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...
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Kinesio Taping does not decrease swelling in acute, lateral ankle sprain of athletes: a randomised trial.

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Kinesio Taping does not effectively reduce swelling in athletes with acute lateral ankle sprains. This study found no significant differences in swelling reduction between Kinesio Taping and placebo treatments at 3 days or 15 days post-intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Acute lateral ankle sprains are common injuries in athletes.
  • Swelling is a primary symptom that can impede recovery.
  • Kinesio Taping is a popular intervention used to manage soft tissue injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of Kinesio Taping in reducing acute swelling following lateral ankle sprains in athletes.
  • To compare the effects of active Kinesio Taping versus a placebo application on ankle swelling.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with concealed allocation, intention-to-treat analysis, and blinded assessment.
  • Thirty-six athletes with acute lateral ankle sprains were enrolled.
  • The intervention group received Kinesio Taping for 3 days, while the control group received a sham application.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences in swelling were observed between the Kinesio Taping group and the control group at 3 days post-intervention.
  • Measurements included volumetry, perimetry, and relative volumetry.
  • Follow-up at 15 days also revealed no significant between-group differences in swelling outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Kinesio Taping is ineffective for decreasing acute swelling in athletes after a lateral ankle sprain when applied with the intention of stimulating the lymphatic system.
  • The findings suggest that Kinesio Taping does not offer a therapeutic advantage over placebo for managing ankle sprain edema.