Biomechanical taping and standard physical therapy were effective in the management of acute ankle inversion sprain: A pre- and post- intervention study.

Valentin Dones Iii; Lyle Patrick Tangcuangco; Mark Angel Serra; Angeleah Abad; Zacharie Fuentes; Phyll Josh Labad; Jannie Mauren Liboon; Judy April Emmanuelle Miano; Gian Karlo Reyes; Marc Ryan Gerald Sabatin; Maria Bianca Vergel de Dios

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Biomechanical taping and standard physical therapy were effective in the management of acute ankle inversion sprain: A pre- and post- intervention study.

Author: Valentin Dones III ^{1
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2} ; Lyle Patrick Tangcuangco ¹ ; Mark Angel Serra ¹ ; Angeleah Abad ¹ ; Zacharie Fuentes ¹ ; Phyll Josh Labad ¹ ; Jannie Mauren Liboon ¹ ; Judy April Emmanuelle Miano ¹ ; Gian Karlo Reyes ¹ ; Marc Ryan Gerald Sabatin ¹ ; Maria Bianca Vergel de Dios ¹
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1. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
2. Center for Health Research and Movement Sciences, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Biomechanical Taping; physical therapy;
MeSH: Ankle Injuries; Fascia; Lateral Ligament, Ankle; Pain
From: Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2020;3(2):9-17
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Ankle inversion sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury due to an inward foot twist. It results in pain, swelling, limited movement, instability, and tenderness of the injured ankle. Standard physical therapy (PT) for acute ankle inversion sprain involves cryotherapy, range of motion, balance, and strengthening exercises. Biomechanical Taping (BMT) is an adjunct to PT.
OBJECTIVES:To identify the short-term effects of BMT and PT on pain and function of individuals with acute ankle inversion sprains.
METHODS:Two licensed physiotherapists screened the participants. Eligible participants were treated 3x/week with BMT and PT, with a day of home exercises in between treatments. Participants answered the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM). Friedman Test was used to determine differences in prepost measurements of VAS and FAAM.
RESULTS:17 participants (10 males: 7 females) with unilateral acute ankle inversion sprains were included in the study with a mean (95% CI) age of 21 (20-22) years. BMT and PT (a) decreased VAS mean rank scores at Treatments 3 and 5 (p<0.05); (b) improved FAAM-ADL mean rank scores in Treatments 1 and 3 (p<0.05); (c) improved FAAM-Sports mean rank scores in all Treatments (p<0.05); and (d) improved in VAS, FAAM ADL and Sports scores between Treatment 1, Treatment 2 and Treatment 3 (p<0.00001).
CONCLUSION:BMT may be an effective adjunct to PT in improving pain and function of participants with acute ankle inversion sprains. The increased stability created by BMT may underpin the improved pain and function of participants.
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