The current study aims to measure the effect of adding kinesiology tape to ankle mobilization with movement with calf muscles flexibility exercise on dorsiflexion range of motion, dynamic balance, lower limb kinematics, and self-reported physical function versus mobilization with movement, calf muscles flexibility exercise, and placebo kinesiotapping in female basketball players with unilateral chronic lateral ankle instability
Aged 18-24 years.
chronic ankle instability group has a history of unilateral ankle inversion injury since at least one year before the study onset
A period of restricted weight-bearing and/or immobilization for at least one day
The patient reported a tendency to give way during functional activities
Acute ankle injuries within the past 3 months.
Any other lower extremity injuries or surgeries that could affect balance or ankle function.
Participation in either formal or informal rehabilitation before enrollment in the study
Skin allergy from kinesiotaping.