Effects of Neuromuscular Training With K-tape in Footballer With Ankle Sprain
Condition: Ankle Sprains; Proprioception; Pain; Balanced
MeSH terms: Sprains and Strains; Ankle Injuries
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      This randomized controlled trial, conducted at the Pakistan Sports Board in Lahore from March
      to August 2023, investigates the impact of neuromuscular training with K-Tape on pain, range
      of motion, and balance in footballers with grade I and II ankle sprains. A total of 30 male
      participants aged 18-30, engaged in sports for at least one year with weekly training
      durations of 15-20 hours, are included in the study through a non-probability convenient
      sampling technique. The participants are divided into two groups: Group A (Control) receiving
      closed-chain exercises and Group B (Experimental) undergoing neuromuscular training with
      K-Tape. Data collection utilizes the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, the Star
      Excursion Balance Test for dynamic balance, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)-Sport
      Subscale, and a goniometer for range of motion. Participants undergo three sessions of
      treatment per week for four weeks. The collected data will be analyzed using SPSS version 25,
      aiming to provide insights into the efficacy of neuromuscular training with K-Tape as a
      rehabilitation strategy for ankle sprains in footballers.
    

Detailed description: 
      Ankle sprains are prevalent injuries among footballers, often leading to pain, reduced range
      of motion, and compromised balance. While conventional closed-chain exercises are commonly
      employed in rehabilitation, this study addresses the potential benefits of neuromuscular
      training with K-Tape. The rationale lies in the understanding that precise interventions
      targeting neuromuscular control may offer additional therapeutic advantages. By exploring the
      effects of such an intervention, this research seeks to contribute insights into optimizing
      rehabilitation strategies for footballers recovering from ankle sprains, aiming to enhance
      both short-term recovery outcomes and long-term athletic performance.

      This randomized controlled trial investigates the therapeutic efficacy of neuromuscular
      training with K-Tape in addressing pain, range of motion (ROM), and balance in footballers
      with grade I and II ankle sprains. Conducted at the Pakistan Sports Board in Lahore over a
      six-month period from March to August 2023, the study enrolled 30 male participants aged
      18-30, actively engaged in sports for a minimum of one year, with weekly training durations
      ranging from 15 to 20 hours. Participants were divided into two groups: Group A (Control)
      received closed-chain exercises, while Group B (Experimental) underwent neuromuscular
      training with K-Tape.

      Data collection utilized comprehensive tools, including the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
      for pain assessment, the Star Excursion Balance Test for dynamic balance evaluation, the Foot
      and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)-Sport Subscale to gauge functional abilities, and a
      goniometer for measuring range of motion. Both groups underwent three treatment sessions per
      week for four weeks. Group A adhered to conventional closed-chain exercises, while Group B
      received the experimental intervention of neuromuscular training with K-Tape.

      The collected data will undergo rigorous analysis using SPSS version 25 to discern the
      comparative effectiveness of closed-chain exercises and neuromuscular training with K-Tape on
      the specified outcome measures. The study's findings are expected to provide valuable
      insights into potential rehabilitation strategies for footballers with ankle sprains,
      contributing to the advancement of sports medicine and guiding future interventions in
      optimizing the recovery process.
    

Intervention name(s): Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise; Neuromuscular Training with K Tape
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Closed chain exercise plan of 5 exercises, 10reps x 3sets of each, 3 days in a week for 4-weeks, all values measured before and after 4-weeks.; Neuromuscular training plan of 5 exercises, 10reps x 3sets of each, 3 days in a week, for 4-weeks, all values measured before and after 4-weeks. Just After the session k-tape applied.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: ankle sprain; neuromuscular training; closed kinetic chain; Balance; Functions