Prolonged Kinesiotaping Does Not Improve Balance and Functional Performances in People with Chronic Ankle Instability

Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) often have balance and performance impairments. The use of Kinesio Tape (KT) to address these impairments has mixed findings with little evidence beyond immediate effects. PURPOSE: To assess the prolonged use of KT versus a sham tape on static balance and functional performance in individuals with CAI. METHODS: Twenty people with CAI (Age: 23.4±3.1 years; height: 169.3±8.3 cm; mass: 71.7±12 kg;...