title: Effects of Kinesio taping on joint position sense of the ankle.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Kinesio taping on the joint position sense of the ankle. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects of this study were 26 nomal adults who had experienced ankle sprain. Kinesio taping was applied over the ankle medial ligament and ankle lateral ligament with eight pattern reinforcement taping. Joint position sense was measured using isokinetic equipment (Biodex System 4 pro dynamometer, Biodex Medical systems Inc., USA) during dorsiflexion/plantarflexion and inversion/eversion, before and after taping. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 21.0 for Windows. [Results] Joint position sense after Kinesio taping was improved in the dorsiflexion and inversion positions. [Conclusion] According to the results of this study, Kinesio taping of the ankle is effective for the prevention of ankle sprain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngsan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun-Do
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Seo
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngsan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Min-Young
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngsan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jung-Eun
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngsan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Ga-Hee
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngsan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Seong-In
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngsan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: So-Hyun
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngsan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Song-Hee
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Cheon
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Youngsan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hae-Yong
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Ankle sprain; Joint position sense; Kinesio taping