Table 6. Summary of the effect of KT on healthy and unstable ankles.
Variable | Healthy | Unstable |
---|---|---|
Body Function | ||
Postural control | [46]**, [47]*, [49]* | [43]*** |
Proprioception | NS | [48]*** |
Ankle joint stiffness | NS | |
Muscle activity—fibularis longus | NS | NS |
Muscle endurance—calf | [43]*** | |
Activity / Participation | ||
Hopping | NS | [43]*** |
Hurdles | [43]*** | |
Vertical jump | NS | [43]* |
* compared to rigid tape
** compared to sham tape
*** compared to no tape
NS non-significant results