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Observational studySao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina2023

Assessing the effect of prophylactic ankle taping on ankle and knee biomechanics during landing tasks in healthy individuals: A cross-sectional observational study.

Carlos Romero-Morales, Ana Matilde-Cruz, María García-Arrabe, Felix Higes-Núñez, Alexandre Días Lópes, Sergio Jiménez Saiz, Helios Pareja-Galeano, Daniel López-López

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Observational study in Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. The Effect of Different Prophylactic Ankle Taping on Knee Biomechanics During Landing Tasks in Healthy Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Observational Design.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Carlos Romero-MoralesPT, PhD, MSc. Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6598-829X
Ana Matilde-CruzMSc. Lecturer, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5105-5536
María García-ArrabePhD. Lecturer, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4383-3999
Felix Higes-NúñezMSc. Lecturer, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2718-6162
Alexandre Días LópesPT, PhD. Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-8132-985X
Sergio Jiménez SaizPhD. Full Professor, Centre for Sport Studies, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5069-6099
Helios Pareja-GaleanoPhD. Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Movement, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5780-2712
Daniel López-LópezPhD. Senior Lecturer. Research, Health and Podiatry Group. Department of Health Sciences. Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry. Industrial Campus of Ferrol. Universidade da Coruña, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9818-6290
Universidad Europea de Madrid · ESNortheastern University · USUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid · ESUniversidade da Coruña · ESUniversidad Rey Juan Carlos · ES

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCurrent research supports the fact that prophylactic ankle taping (AT) is effective in preventing ankle injuries in amateur and elite sports athletes.

objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effect of AT on balance, knee valgus during drop jump and single-leg countermovement jump (SL-CMJ) landings, and ankle range of motion (ROM) restriction in healthy participants. DESIGN AND

settingA cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

methodsParticipants: Thirty-nine healthy individuals participated in this study and performed the movements under two conditions (with and without tape). Outcome measurements: ankle ROM, balance, SL-CMJ height, flight time, ground time, and knee valgus. Before any intervention, a random process was developed with a 1:1 allocation ratio, and the participants were assigned to groups A (tape-no tape) and B (no tape-tape).

resultsSignificant differences between tape and no-tape moments were observed for drop jump knee valgus flexion (P = 0.007), with an increase in knee valgus in participants with ankle taping. Similarly, the Y-balance testshowed a significant decrease in all variables (P = 0.001 and), ankle dorsiflexion (P = 0.001) in participants with ankle taping.

conclusionsAT is effective for immediate ankle ROM restriction. However, an increase in knee valgus during drop jump task and a decrease in lower limb balance were observed during drop jump task. Based on these results, it can be concluded that AT application in healthy individuals should not be recommended as it results in increase in injury risk factors.

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AnkleKnee JointBiomechanical PhenomenaCross-Sectional StudiesHumansLower Extremity

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PMCPMC10393372
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