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A comparison of ankle taping methods.

M H Pope, P Renstrom, D Donnermeyer

    Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
    |April 1, 1987
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    Figure eight ankle taping is recommended for athletes, as it effectively supports the ankle joint against high torques and significant angular displacement, preventing injury during athletic activities.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Ankle injuries are common in athletes.
    • Ankle taping is a widely used prophylactic and therapeutic measure.
    • The mechanical effectiveness of different taping techniques requires objective evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the mechanical properties of four different ankle taping methods.
    • To determine the optimal ankle taping technique for preventing injury during athletic activities.

    Main Methods:

    • A mechanical ankle model with a hinge was developed.
    • A mechanical testing machine applied controlled moments to the taped ankle models.
    • Deflection, torque to failure, and tangent stiffness were measured.

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    Main Results:

    • Ankle taping methods varied significantly in their ability to withstand angular displacement.
    • Figure eight and full taping techniques resisted 8 degrees of angular displacement, the threshold for pain in vivo.
    • Figure eight taping with at least three wraps withstood athletic trauma torques of 420 Nm.

    Conclusions:

    • Figure eight ankle taping, particularly with three or more wraps, provides superior mechanical support.
    • This taping method is recommended for athletes to prevent ankle injuries due to its high torque resistance.
    • Taping failure typically occurs through shearing or shrinking, not tape rupture.