This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of fibular repositioning taping on balance, jumping, and sprint performance in healthy young women. Eligible participants are randomly allocated to one of three groups: fibular repositioning taping, sham taping, or control. Physical performance and dynamic balance are assessed at baseline and after the intervention using functional outcome measures, including jumping tests, a 10-meter sprint test, and the Y Balance Test. The study is designed to determine whether fibular repositioning taping produces short-term changes in selected performance parameters compared with sham taping and no intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
90
Fibular repositioning taping is applied to the dominant ankle using a rigid taping technique intended to support fibular positioning. Outcome measurements are repeated 30 minutes after the application.
Sham taping is applied to the dominant ankle with a similar appearance to the active taping application but without therapeutic fibular repositioning or manual correction
Bursa Uludag University
Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
Y Balance Test
Dynamic balance will be assessed using the Y Balance Test. The composite score will be calculated from reach distances and normalized to limb length. Higher composite scores indicate better dynamic balance performance.
Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention
Horizontal Jump Test
Horizontal jump performance will be assessed using the Horizontal Jump Test. The jump distance will be measured in centimeters from the starting line to the landing point. Greater distance indicates better horizontal jump performance.
Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention
10-Meter Sprint Test
Sprint performance will be assessed using the 10-meter sprint test. The time required to complete the 10-meter sprint will be recorded in seconds. Shorter times indicate better sprint performance.
Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention
Vertical Jump Test
Vertical jump performance will be assessed using the Vertical Jump Test. Jump height will be measured in centimeters. Greater jump height indicates better vertical jump performance.
Time frame: Baseline and 30 minutes after the intervention
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