THE IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF A TALAR REPOSITIONING TAPING ON ANKLE RANGE OF MOTION IN DANCERS

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2013-05
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The purpose of this investigation was to explore the effects of a talar repositioning taping on dorsiflexion and plantarflexion range of motion in dancers. The clinical purpose behind this taping technique is to reduce pain by preventing anterior translation of the talus. Twenty-eight subjects (height: 166.7±5.9cm; weight: 61.3±7.9kg; age: 20.2±1.5years) volunteered for study. All subjects underwent a no tape condition followed by a tape condition. Within each condition, each subject underwent pre and a post-testing range of motion. During the pre and post-test session each subject performed 3 pliés and 3 relevés both in the parallel position and first position. Range of motion was captured and stored with a video camera and then analyzed with Dartfish Pro Suite 6.0. For all subjects, the mean of the three trials, indicated by the highest angle of dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, was used for analysis. Separate repeated measures analysis of variance were used to analyze data for each foot position. For all calculations the alpha level was set at a priori at P<.05. Results of the statistical analysis did not reveal a significant change in range of motion for plié in parallel and first positions, or relevé in parallel and first positions with the application of a talar repositioning taping. Specifically, plié in parallel position did not identify a time by tape interaction (F1,27=0.7, p=0.4, power=0.1, ηp2=0.03) for dorsiflexion. Plié in first position did not identify a significant time by tape interaction (F1,27=0.3, p=0.6, power= 0.08, ηp2=0.01) for dorsiflexion. Relevé in parallel position did not identify a significant time by tape interaction (F1,27=0.2, p=0.6, power= 0.08, ηp2=0.01) for plantar flexion. Relevé in first position did not identify a significant time by tape interaction (F1,27=1.9, p=0.2, power= 0.3, ηp2=0.07) for plantarflexion. In conclusion, a talar repositioning taping does not significantly affect plantarflexion or dorsiflexion ranges of motion. Therefore it should not have a significant effect on artistic performance when used.
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