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A Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Rigid Tape Versus Kinesio Tape for Decreasing Pain and Increasing Strength in Chronic Ankle Instability Among Badminton Players

  1. Pinky Dutta
  2. Kirankumar Shivasharanappa
  3. Annie Thomas
  4. S. Senthil Kumar
  5. Jeyakumar .

Abstract

Background: Badminton requires agility for a better performance. Sprain in the ankle is a common disability for badminton players. Inadequate rehabilitation leads to chronic ankle instability. Rigid and Kinesio taping are used to decrease pain and increase strength. Objective: To compare the effects of rigid and Kinesio tape in subjects with chronic ankle instability for decreasing pain and increasing strength. Procedures: In the Group I, 15 subjects were administered with rigid tape along with stability exercises; and in Group II, 15 subjects with Kinesio taping and stability exercises for 2 weeks. A Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), Pressure biofeedback unit (PBU) and Chronic ankle instability scale (CAIS) was used as an outcome measure. Results: Statistical analyses of pre and post scores of VAS, PBU, SEBT of both the groups were performed. Group 1 for SEBT shows a difference of 75.91% and group 2 as 71.28%. There was improvement of strength and decrease in pain in Group II. Conclusion: Both the groups improved in post-test scores when compared with pre- test results after the intervention but there is slightly better improvement in Group II which was intervened with Kinesio tape.

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