The Comparison of Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Static Balance for Stable and Functional Instability Ankles : A Pilot Study

This study aimed to investigate if prolonged use of shoes incorporating an unstable sole construction could facilitate improvements of balance in a sample of developmentally disabled children. Ten children (six male and four female) aged between 10 and 17 years participated in the study. Children were fitted with shoes incorporating an unstable sole (Masai Barefoot Technology®) and instructed to wear them for a minimum of two hours per day for eight weeks. A within subjects repeated measures design was used. Children were tested prior to receiving the shoes, four weeks after receiving the shoes and eight weeks after receiving the shoes. A force plate capable of rotating about a single axis (NeuroCom International Inc, Oregon) was used to test static balance, reactive balance and directional control. Static balance was not found to be influenced by prolonged use of the footwear; however, significant improvements were noted in children's reactive balance both with the shoes and barefoot. Results suggest that reactive balance can be improved by prolonged and regular use of shoes incorporating an unstable sole construction.

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Effect of kinesio taping on gait function in elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot study

Journal of international academy of physical therapy research ◽

10.20540/jiaptr.2019.10.3.1830 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 1830-1833

Author(s):

Jaeyoung Park ◽

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Youngrim Paik ◽

Donghwan Oh

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Gait Function

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Alterations in Gait Initiation Are Present in Those With Posttraumatic Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study

Journal of Applied Biomechanics ◽

10.1123/jab.29.3.245 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 245-252 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Erik A. Wikstrom ◽

Robert B. Anderson

Keyword(s):

Motor Control ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Postural Control ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Gait Initiation ◽

Static Balance ◽

Control Mechanisms ◽

Ankle Osteoarthritis ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Balance Trials

The purpose of this investigation was to determine if stereotypical patterns of gait initiation are altered in those with posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis. Ten subjects, five with unilateral ankle osteoarthritis and five uninjured controls, participated. Subjects completed the SF-36 and Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale to quantify self-reported disability as well as 10 dual-limb static stance trials and 10 gait initiation trials with each leg. Center of pressure outcomes were calculated for static balance trials while the peak center of pressure excursions were calculated for each phase of gait initiation. The results indicate greater self-reported disability (P< .05) and worse static postural control (P< .05) in the ankle osteoarthritis group. Nonstereotypical patterns were also observed during the first and third phases of gait initiation in those with ankle osteoarthritis. The results of this pilot study suggest that supraspinal motor control mechanisms may have changed in those with posttraumatic ankle osteoarthritis.

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