Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT): Comparison of Results with and without Neuromuscular Ankle Bandage

Alvaro Zamorano,Diego Cuzmar,Jose Hun,Maximiliano Barahona,Jair Burboa,Jaime Hinzpeter,Guillermo Robles,Nasim Habibzadeh

doi:10.14302/issn.2578-8590.ipj-18-2505

Abstract

Study Design: Prospective study, simple crossover design. Background: Proprioception is a cornerstone for maintaining joint and postural stability. Dynamic stability is particularly emphasized within these components. This feature is important in the rehabilitation field. Therefore, the quest for elements to improve these values can bring advantages in sports. Objectives: Evaluate if there are advantages in the performance of a Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) using Kinesio taping. Methods: We evaluated 10 professional soccer players from the Chilean women’s national team. They were randomly divided into 2 groups. One group had Kinesio taping and their SEBT performance was evaluated. The other group performed the measurements without the use of Kinesio Taping. Afterward, each group performed the evaluation they did not do during the first stage. We then compared the performance achieved with and without the use of Kinesio Taping Results: There were significant differences in the performance achieved by the players who had the SEBT bandage applied in comparison to the players that did no. This was confirmed by using the non-parametric Wilcox test for each of the SEBT positions. Conclusions: Kinesio taping has positive implications in the SEBT. We can extrapolate that its use can improve the dynamic balance and thus become an important pillar in sports rehabilitation.

Highlights

Proprioception is the ability to identify the spatial position and movement of various parts of the body[1]
There were significant differences in the performance achieved by the players who had the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) bandage applied in comparison to the players that did no
This was confirmed by using the non-parametric Wilcox test for each of the SEBT positions

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Introduction

Proprioception is the ability to identify the spatial position and movement of various parts of the body[1] This is achieved through stimulation of the peripheral mechanoreceptors located in joints, muscles, and skin that send information of the location and movement of the limbs to the central nervous system[2]. Different methods have been described to measure the different components of proprioception such as determining the balance or postural control on stable or unstable surfaces These devices can be associated with computer systems that record slight changes in joint ranges or other parameters that may be used to improve the objectivity of the system[4]. The quest for elements to improve these values can bring advantages in sports

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