Ankle Kinesio Taping vs Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of the study is to compare the effects of Kinesio taping and Mulligan's mobilization with movement technique on balance, muscle strength and flexibility in healthy ankles . Patients will randomly be divided into 4 groups: Kinesio taping (KT) group, sham Kinesio taping (SKT) group, Mulligan's mobilization with movement (MWM) group and sham mobilization with movement (SMWM) group . Kinesiotape will be applied both ankles as Correction technique in KT group, 'Posterolateral glide mobilization with movement' will be applied 10 times to both ankles in MWM group. The evaluations will be repeated after waiting 45 minutes to reveal the effects of Kinesio taping and Mulligan mobilization with movement.

Official Title
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Comparison of the Effects of Kinesio Taping and Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement on Balance, Muscle Strength and Flexibility in Healthy Ankles

Conditions
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Healthy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Kinesio-tape
* Other: Mulligan's mobilization with movement
* Other: Sham Kinesio-taping
* Other: Sham Mulligan's mobilization with movement


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18-35 Healthy individuals Able to read, write and understand Turkish willing and able to attend study Exclusion Criteria: Any neurological, musculoskeletal or vascular disease in any of the lower extremity. Previous history of surgery in any of the lower extremity. Mental and cognitive disorders that would seriously affect cooperation

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Kinesio-taping<br>Kinesiotape will be applied both ankles. | Other: Kinesio-tape<br>* Kinesiotape will be applied both ankles as Correction technique.<br>|
| Experimental: Mulligan's mobilization with movement<br>'Posterolateral glide mobilization with movement' will be applied both ankles. | Other: Mulligan's mobilization with movement<br>* 'Posterolateral glide mobilization with movement' will be applied 10 times to both ankles.<br>|
| Sham Comparator: Sham Kinesio-taping<br>Sham kinesio-taping technique will be applied both ankles. | Other: Sham Kinesio-taping<br>* Sham Kinesio-taping technique will be applied both ankles.<br>|
| Sham Comparator: Sham Mulligan's mobilization with movement<br>Sham Mulligan's mobilization with movement will be applied both ankles. | Other: Sham Mulligan's mobilization with movement<br>* Sham Mulligan's mobilization with movement technique will be applied both ankles.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| change in balance | Change in balance will be measured by using Biodex Balance System. | Before intervention and 45 minutes after the intervention | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| change in muscle strength | Change in muscle strength will be assessed by using hand-held dynamometer. | Before intervention and 45 minutes after the intervention | 
| change in flexibility | Change in flexibility will be assessed by weight-bearing lunge test | Before intervention and 45 minutes after the intervention | 
| change in range of motion | Change in range of motion will be assessed by using electronic gonyometer | Before intervention and 45 minutes after the intervention | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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ankle, Kinesio-taping, Mulligan, Mobilization, balance