Impact of ankle taping on dynamic balance and functional performance following fatigue simulation in elite youth soccer players with chronic ankle instability

Azhar, Noor Izzati and Manaf, Haidzir and Kamsan, Siti Salwana and Lo, Chi Ngai and Justine, Maria and Bukry, Saiful Adli (2023) Impact of ankle taping on dynamic balance and functional performance following fatigue simulation in elite youth soccer players with chronic ankle instability. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 23 (10). pp. 2610-2619. ISSN 22478051

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Abstract

Numerous activation energy systems, encompassing both aerobic and anaerobic pathways, are essential to fulfill the energy requirements of muscles during a 90-min soccer match. In the later phases of the game, a decline in physical performance becomes evident, marked by reduced work rate, muscular force output, and efficacy in high-intensity activities. Progressive fatigue sets in, prominently impacting dynamic balance and overall functional performance among players. A previous study highlighted a noteworthy 48% occurrence of ankle sprain injuries during the latter part of a soccer match, particularly within the last 15 min of each half; this issue is especially prevalent among elite youth soccer players. Motivated by this, our study aimed to evaluate the impact of ankle taping on dynamic balance and functional performance after fatigue induced in elite youth soccer players dealing with chronic ankle instability. Employing a pre- and post-quasi-experimental study design, participants were selected from a football academy, focusing on elite youth soccer players with chronic ankle instability. The study groups comprised an intervention group subjected to ankle taping and a control group without taping. Dynamic balance was assessed using the Y balance test (YBT), and functional performance was quantified through the single-leg hop test (SLHT) following a fatigue-inducing protocol. The results unveiled a significant time × group interaction in SLHT for functional performance (p < 0.0125), indicating a significant impact of ankle taping. Conversely, no significant interaction was observed for dynamic balance across all directions (anterior [ANT], posteromedial [PM], and posterolateral [PL]). However, a noteworthy between-group change was evident in PM, PL, and SLHT for POST5, POST20, and POST35 (p < 0.0125). Our findings strongly suggest that ankle taping, particularly with rigid tape, exerts a significant positive effect on preserving ankle stability and lower limb functio

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ankle taping, Ankle sprain, Balance, Single leg hop test, Soccer, Y balance test.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Siti Salwana Kamsan
Date Deposited:	19 Mar 2024 13:12
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2024 13:12
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/111436

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