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Effects of Different Kinesio Taping Techniques on Plantar Fascia Stiffness, Balance, and Ankle Joint Position Sense in Healthy Young Adults

NCT07703930 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 134

Last updated 2026-07-15

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Summary

This randomized controlled study aimed to compare the short-term effects of three different kinesio taping techniques on plantar fascia elasticity, dynamic balance, and ankle joint position sense in healthy young adults. A total of 120 participants aged 18-25 years were randomly assigned to facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization taping, or sham taping groups. Plantar fascia mechanical properties were assessed using MyotonPRO, dynamic balance was evaluated with the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT), and joint position sense was measured using the active angle reproduction method. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after tape application.

Conditions

  • Healthy Young Adults

Interventions

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Facilitation Kinesio Taping

Facilitation kinesio taping was applied to support plantar fascia function.

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Ankle Stabilization Taping

Ankle stabilization taping was applied to improve ankle stability and proprioceptive control.

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Sham Taping

Sham taping was applied without therapeutic tension or corrective technique.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Beykent

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yasemin Şahbaz, Assistant Professor, PhD · Istanbul Beykent University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-01
Primary Completion
2025-09-30
Completion
2025-09-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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