Effects of Combined Exercise and Kinesio Taping on Balance and Jump Performance in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a combined neuromuscular rehabilitation program improves static balance in athletes with chronic ankle instability. It will also examine whether the addition of kinesio taping provides extra benefit compared with exercise alone. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a six-week balance and strength exercise program improve static postural control in athletes with chronic ankle instability? Does adding kinesio taping to the exercise program lead to greater improvements in balance compared with exercise alone? Researchers will compare three groups: an exercise group, an exercise plus kinesio taping group, and a control group, to determine which approach is most effective for improving balance. Participants will: Take part in a supervised rehabilitation program three times per week for six weeks (intervention groups) Perform balance training on a wobble board and strength exercises using elastic resistance bands Receive kinesio taping before each session if assigned to the taping group Undergo balance assessments before and after the intervention using force-plate measurements

NCT Number	NCT07427290
Lead Sponsor	Sport University of Tirana
Conditions	Chronic Ankle Instability
Enrollment	78 participants
Start Date	2024-11-20
Primary Completion	2025-01-02 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-06-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-13