Comparative Effects of Kinesio and Dynamic Taping on Ankle Performance in Basketball Players

Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of two different ankle taping methods-kinesio taping and dynamic taping-on balance, vertical jump performance, and reaction time in basketball players.

Basketball involves frequent jumping, rapid changes in direction, and single-leg balance tasks that place substantial demands on ankle stability. Reduced ankle stability may negatively affect athletic performance and increase injury risk. Taping methods are commonly used in sports settings to support the ankle joint and enhance functional performance; however, limited comparative evidence exists in basketball players.

In this non-randomized, fixed-sequence crossover study, healthy male basketball players aged 18 to 30 years will receive both kinesio taping and dynamic taping applications separated by a one-week interval. Kinesio taping will be applied during the first session and dynamic taping during the second session. Each participant will serve as their own control. Performance assessments will be conducted immediately before and after each taping application.

Outcome measures include dynamic balance assessed using the Y-Balance Test, vertical jump performance assessed using a mobile application-based jump test, and lower extremity visuomotor reaction time assessed using a visual stimulus-response task.

All procedures are non-invasive and associated with minimal risk. The findings are expected to contribute to evidence-based taping strategies aimed at improving athletic performance and supporting ankle function in basketball players.

Conditions

• Ankle Stability
• Balance Performance
• Vertical Jump Performance
• Reaction Time
• Basketball Players

Interventions

OTHER

Kinesio Taping

Kinesio taping is an elastic therapeutic taping method applied to the ankle to enhance proprioceptive input and neuromuscular control without restricting joint range of motion. In this study, kinesio taping is applied with the ankle positioned in dorsiflexion during application. The elastic tape is applied from the plantar surface of the foot across the calcaneus and Achilles tendon toward the gastrocnemius muscle following standardized kinesio taping principles.

OTHER

Dynamic Taping

Dynamic taping is an elastic therapeutic taping method designed to provide mechanical load absorption and elastic recoil support to the ankle joint. In this study, dynamic taping is applied with the ankle positioned in plantarflexion during application. The tape follows the same anatomical pathway from the plantar surface of the foot across the calcaneus and Achilles tendon toward the gastrocnemius muscle. This application aims to provide mechanical support and sensory feedback without restricting ankle range of motion.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atlas University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Model

CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

30 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-02-15

Primary Completion

2026-03-15

Completion

2026-03-15