The Effect of Kinesiotape For Dynamic Balance of Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) in Youth Indonesian Athletes

Abstract

: The effect of kinesiotape (KT) to correction and facilitation techniques after ten minutes of dynamic balance using the star excursion balance test (SEBT) on chronic ankle instability injury (CAI). One hundred eleven (111) subjects were divided into group 1 correction techniques (n = 21), group 2 facilitation techniques (n = 26), and group 3 controls / normal (n = 64). Quasi experimental randomized controlled trial by testing the SEBT percentage pre and post, and testing the SEBT percentage after 10 minutes in group 1 and group 2, compared to normal 3-ankle group. Paired sample t-test pre (87,62% ± 9,631) and post (98,14% ± 10,556) group 1 p = 0,000 (p <0,005) there is difference of dynamic balance, paired sample t-test pre (90, 12.5% ± 8,529) and post (96,5% ± 14,049) group 2 p = 0,015 (p <0,05) there is difference of dynamic balance, independent sample t-test post group 1 and group 2 p = 0,659 (p> 0 , 05) and ANOVA group 1, group 2, & group 3 (95,13% ± 11,31) p = 0,585 (p> 0,05) there is no difference of dynamic balance. Both techniques of KT on ankle have a neurophysiological effect on dynamic balance same as normal ankle.