An Exploratory Study on the Acute Effects of Proprioceptive Exercise and/or Neuromuscular Taping on Balance Performance

Background: This study aimed at investigating the acute effects of combined EXERCISE and TAPING in comparison to isolated proprioceptive exercise (EXERCISE) and ankle neuromuscular taping (TAPING) on one - leg stability performance in rugby players. Methods: Stability tests, performed on a stabilome...

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Published in:Asian journal of sports medicine 2018-06, Vol.9 (2), p.1
Main Authors: Russo, Luca, Bartolucci, Paolo, Ardigò, Luca Paolo, Padulo, Johnny, Pausic, Jelena, Iacono, Antonio Dello
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Ankle
Athletic taping
Balance
Exercise
Gait
Kinesiology
Neurophysiology
Police officers
Posture
Rugby
Sports injuries
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Summary:Background: This study aimed at investigating the acute effects of combined EXERCISE and TAPING in comparison to isolated proprioceptive exercise (EXERCISE) and ankle neuromuscular taping (TAPING) on one - leg stability performance in rugby players. Methods: Stability tests, performed on a stabilometric platform, were assessed for stability before and after above interventions. Performed stability tests were one - leg static stance (dominant leg and non - dominant leg) each with eyes open and eyes closed. The assessed dependent variables were: centre of pressure (CoP) path length; CoP speed; medio - lateral, and anterior- posterior sway. Sixteen male rugby players (27.3 [+ or -] 3.3 years; 177.3 [+ or -] 7.3 cm; 88.8 [+ or -] 15.2 kg) from a non - professional rugby team were tested in all above conditions, according to a cross - over study design. Results: Most of investigated variables improved following EXERCISE + TAPING (CoP path length -18.2/ -15.6%, CoP speed -22.8/-17.7%, and anterior-posterior sway -21.0/ -16.3%), in comparison with the other two protocols. EXERCISE + TAPING improved the stability control by combining the effects of both proprioceptive exercise and neuromuscular taping. Conclusions: Such findings could suggest the benefits of planning long - term strategies using EXERCISE + TAPING protocols for improving the functional stability and for preventing re - occuring injuries. Keywords: Ankle, Exercise, Proprioception
ISSN:2008-000X
2008-7209
DOI:10.5812/asjsm.63020