Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

The Comparison of the Effect of Eight Weeks of Theraband Exercises or Using Kinesiotape on Performance, Balance, and Range of Motion among the Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability

Document Type : Original Article (s)

Authors
Fatemeh Shanbei 1
Mohammad Saleki 2
1 MSc in Corrective Exercises, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Khorasgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
2 Sports Medicine Specialist, Alzahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
10.22122/jims.v36i476.9492
Abstract
Background: Chronic ankle instability due to ankle sprain is a common injury among athletes. Theraband exercises and the use of external stabilization devices for nerve-muscle controlling in the injured ankle are among rehabilitation and prevention methods for ankle sprain. This study aimed to compare the effect of eight weeks of Theraband exercises or using kinesiotape on performance, balance, and range of motion among the athletes with chronic ankle instability.Methods: In a clinical trial study, 30 athletes from the city of Kazeroun, Iran, who had ankle sprain at least twice during the last six month before the study were selected and randomly divided into two groups of Theraband and kinesiotape. The 8-week training program was performed 3 sessions a week. Performance measurement [Figure of 8 HopTest (FH)], balance [Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)], and range of motion (goniometer) were evaluated. The data were analyzed using dependent and independent t statistical tests.Findings: The kinesiotape group were better significantly in performance compared Theraband group (P = 0.001); Theraband group were better significantly in anterior (P = 0.001), right (P = 0.16), and left (P = 0.02) balance, as well as dorsiflexion (P = 0.001) and plantar flexion (P = 0.010) range of motion.Conclusion: Theraband exercises and kinesiotape both significantly improved performance, balance, and range of motion among the athletes. Theraband exercises were more effective in balance and range of motion, and kinesiotape was more effective in athletic performance.
Keywords
Ankle sprains
Rehabilitation exercise
Kinesiotape
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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 36, Issue 476 - Serial Number 476
March and April 2018
Pages 392-397

  • Receive Date 16 January 2018
  • Accept Date 06 April 2022