DO EXTERNAL SUPPORTS CAUSE ANY IATROGENIC EFFECTS ON THE FOOT AND ANKLE?

Authors : Gül Öznur KARABIÇAK, Nilgün BEK, S Fatma UYGUR

Pages : 16-32

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Publication Date : 2020-08-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of orthosis and taping, which are commonly used by athletes, on balance and proprioception in licensed basketball players with healthy ankles. Twenty basketball players with a mean age of 16±1.5 years participated in this study. Participants were assessed three times: barefoot, with taping, and with orthosis. We used the Modified Star Excursion Balance Test to assess dynamic postural control, the Balance Error Scoring System to assess static postural control, and the Monitored Functional Squat System to assess proprioception. In the Star Excursion Balance Test, anterior reach was better in barefoot condition insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.02);. In the Balance Error Scoring System measurements, orthosis and taping increased error for tandem stance insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.03); and single leg stance insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.032);. During proprioception assessments, there was no statistically significant difference between the number of errors recorded among the three conditions in eyes open and eyes closed insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. This study’s results show the negative effects of orthosis and taping on balance and dynamic postural stability. It was found that functional orthosis and taping applications may have some negative effects compared to barefoot in terms of the static and dynamic postural stability parameters related to the ankle. These results suggest the advantage of protection and stability provided by these external supports has a cost for the static and dynamic postural control.
Keywords : Ankle, Balance, Taping, Orthosis, Proprioception