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

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 (p=0.02). In the Balance Error Scoring System measurements, orthosis and taping increased error for tandem stance (p=0.03) and single leg stance (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 (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

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