An interventional study of Application of Kinesio Tape with 50% Tension and Tension-free (0% tension) Kinesio Tape application in Athlete and Adolescent, sponsored by Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to male participants aged 10 Years to 19 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-09.
Sponsored by Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
Basketball is an intermittent team sport characterized by a high frequency of complex movements that require high-intensity sprints, sudden changes of direction, jumping, landing, and quick reactions. Kinesiotape is an elastic therapeutic taping method applied to the skin without significantly restricting range of motion; it is used to help manage musculoskeletal symptoms, provide functional support, stimulate proprioception, enhance performance, and aid in rehabilitation processes in athletes. It is believed that the level of tension applied during Kinesio Taping can alter the expected effects of the application. Therefore, in this study, Kinesio Tape will be applied to the relevant muscles using two different protocols-one with 50% tension and one without tension-and the differences between these protocols will be compared to a control group (without application), with the effects on vertical jump height and reaction time evaluated.
A review of the current literature reveals that research findings on the effects of Kinesio tape application on vertical jump and reaction time present a heterogeneous and conflicting picture. While some studies report small improvements, numerous randomized controlled trials have failed to demonstrate a significant improvement in performance. It is believed that the level of tension in kinesiotape applications may alter the expected effect of the application. While the original Kinesio Taping approach recommends low or near-zero tension for applications on muscles, it has been shown that higher-tension applications can limit inversion-eversion movement by providing mechanical support around the ankle. Therefore, in this study, Kinesio Tape will be applied to the relevant muscles with 50% tension and without tension; the differences between these two application protocols will be compared against the control group (no application), and their effects on vertical jump and reaction time will be evaluated. In this study, adolescent basketball players from a basketball club in Afyonkarahisar will be included. All interventions and assessments for the participants will be conducted in the same club's exercise room. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a crossover design. In randomized controlled trials with a crossover design, each participant is randomly assigned to each group after a specified washout period. Therefore, each participant also serves as their own control group. For this study, the washout period will be 1 week. This study includes 3 groups.
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This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a crossover design. In randomized controlled trials with a crossover design, each participant is randomly assigned to each group after a specified washout period. Therefore, each participant also serves as their own control group. For this study, the washout period will be 1 week.
Other: Non-intervention (Control)
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a crossover design. In randomized controlled trials with a crossover design, each participant is randomly assigned to each group after a specified washout period. Therefore, each participant also serves as their own control group. For this study, the washout period will be 1 week.
Other: Tension-free (0% tension) Kinesio Tape application
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a crossover design. In randomized controlled trials with a crossover design, each participant is randomly assigned to each group after a specified washout period. Therefore, each participant also serves as their own control group. For this study, the washout period will be 1 week.
Other: Application of Kinesio Tape with 50% Tension
In this study, kinesiology taping will be applied bilaterally and performed in a standardized manner by a physical therapist. The taping consists of three strips, which will be applied with 50% tension. The first strip will be applied to the tibialis anterior muscle, the second to the peroneus longus muscle, and the third to the gastrocnemius muscle.
The same taping procedure as for "Application of Kinesio Tape with 50% Tension" will be followed, but no tension will be applied.
No Kinesio Taping will be performed on participants.
Vertical Jumping
Vertical jump will be assessed using the G-Walk motion analysis system and Kinovea during the bilateral counter-movement jump (CMJ, vertical jump technique). Vertical jump height will be recorded.
Time frame: Assessments will be conducted a total of 6 times-before and after the implementation of each intervention approach, and over a 3-week period. Each assessment takes approximately 5 minutes.
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