Evaluation and Comparison of the Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Knee and Ankle in the Lower Extremity on Balance, Proprioception, and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Using the Landing Error Scoring System (LESS)
Phase: NA
Conditions: ACL Injury, Kinesiotape, Balance, Proprioception, Landing Error Scoring System (LESS)
Sponsor: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

STUDY PROTOCOL 
Official Title: The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Proprioception, Alignment, and Dynamic 
Balance in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial 
NCT Number: NCTXXXXXXXX 
Document Date: 2025-08-13 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Title of the Study 
The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Proprioception, Alignment, and Dynamic Balance in 
Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial 
Background and Rationale 
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common consequence of repeated ankle sprains, leading 
to impaired proprioception, misalignment, and deficits in postural control. Kinesio taping is a 
therapeutic technique widely used in clinical settings to enhance proprioception, support joint 
alignment, and improve neuromuscular control. However, there is limited high-quality 
evidence on the efficacy of Kinesio taping in individuals with CAI. This study aims to 
investigate the effects of Kinesio taping on proprioception, alignment, and dynamic balance. 
Objectives 
Primary Objective: 
To evaluate the effects of Kinesio taping on proprioceptive ability in individuals with chronic 
ankle instability. 
Secondary Objectives: 
To assess changes in lower extremity alignment and dynamic balance following the 
intervention. 
Study Design 
This study is designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups: 
Intervention group: receiving Kinesio taping 
Control group: receiving no taping 
The intervention will last for 4 weeks, with assessments at baseline and post-intervention. 
Participants 
A total of 40 individuals aged 18–35 years with a clinical diagnosis of chronic ankle 
instability will be recruited from university clinics and local physiotherapy centers. 

Inclusion criteria: 
History of at least one ankle sprain 
Self-reported episodes of instability 
Score below 24 on the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) 
Intervention 
The intervention group will receive standardized Kinesio taping applied to the ankle and 
lower leg three times per week for four weeks by a certified physiotherapist. 
The control group will receive no taping. Both groups will continue with routine activities but 
will be asked to refrain from other physiotherapy modalities during the study period. 
Outcome Measures 
Primary Outcome: 
Proprioception assessed by Joint Position Sense Test (measured at baseline and post-
intervention) 
Secondary Outcomes: 
Lower extremity alignment assessed using the Q-angle and navicular drop test 
Dynamic balance assessed using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) 
Data Analysis 
Data will be analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize participant 
characteristics. Between-group comparisons will be performed using ANCOVA, adjusting for 
baseline values. 
A significance level of p < 0.05 will be considered statistically significant. 
Ethical Considerations 
Ethical approval has been obtained from the institutional review board. Written informed 
consent will be obtained from all participants prior to participation.