Author/Authors :
Russo Luca نويسنده Department of Applied Clinical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy , Bartolucci Paolo نويسنده Department of Applied Clinical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy , Ardigò Luca Paolo نويسنده Department of Neurosciences, School of Exercise and Sport Science, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy , Padulo Johnny نويسنده University eCampus, Novedrate, Italy , Pausic Jelena نويسنده Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia , Iacono Antonio Dello نويسنده Zinman College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel
Abstract :
[Background]This study aimed at investigating the acute effects of combined EXERCISE and TAPING in comparison to isolated proprioceptive exercise (EXERCISE) and ankle neuromuscular taping (TAPING) on one - leg stability performance in rugby players.[Methods]Stability tests, performed on a stabilometric platform, were assessed for stability before and after above interventions. Performed stability tests were one - leg static stance (dominant leg and non - dominant leg) each with eyes open and eyes closed. The assessed dependent variables were: centre of pressure (CoP) path length; CoP speed; medio - lateral, and anterior - posterior sway. Sixteen male rugby players (27.3 ± 3.3 years; 177.3 ± 7.3 cm; 88.8 ± 15.2 kg) from a non - professional rugby team were tested in all above conditions, according to a cross - over study design.[Results]Most of investigated variables improved following EXERCISE + TAPING (CoP path length -18.2/ -15.6%, CoP speed -22.8/-17.7%, and anterior-posterior sway -21.0/ -16.3%), in comparison with the other two protocols. EXERCISE + TAPING improved the stability control by combining the effects of both proprioceptive exercise and neuromuscular taping.[Conclusions]Such findings could suggest the benefits of planning long - term strategies using EXERCISE + TAPING protocols for improving the functional stability and for preventing re - occuring injuries.
