The effects of kinesiology taping on joint stability during descending stairs in patients with acute ankle injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute ankle injuries are common in sports and daily activities. Kinesiology taping enhances lower limb motion patterns, joint stability, and balance during descending stair activity in such patients. The objective of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the biomechanical impacts exerted by a KT group and an ST group on the lower limbs of patients with acute ankle injuries while descending stairs.

Methods

The study included 27 participants with acute ankle injuries, who underwent biomechanical assessment under both KT and ST conditions. An integrated Vicon motion capture system, AMTI force platform, and electromyography (EMG) sensors were utilized to comprehensively evaluate biomechanical performance. Participants completed 20 descending stair trials

SUBMITTER: Wei Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462316 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature