OBJECTIVES: The objective of this randomized control trial study was assess the effectiveness of a kinesio-taping in alleviating symptoms associated with ankle sprains. METHODOLOGY: In this experimental study, a total of 30 patients were chosen as participants. The patients were divided into two groups: experimental group A consisting of 15 patients, and control group B also consisting of 15 patients. The data collected from both groups were compared and analyzed using SPSS version 21. RESULTS: Statistical analysis shows that that there are significant differences in the efficacy of both treatments and Kinesiotaping has special advantages in treatment of Ankle Sprain. In most of the patients it shows better results and in very few patients this treatment is less efficient. CONCLUSION: Efficiency shown by both treatments was random. Kinesio taping with standard treatment protocol showed better results as compared to the standard treatment protocol alone for ankle sprain. In some patients kinesio taping was less effective and on the other hand standard treatment shown good results in other patients. Kinesio taping showed better results in severe cases where standard treatment alone have less effectiveness So we can say that kinesio taping with standard treatment shown better results as compared to the standard treatment protocol alone for ankle sprain, and have dramatic effects in comparison with Standard Treatment.

Kinesio taping, Ankle Sprain, Stability Exercise, Mobilization, FAOS, Pain, Instability, Ligament tear