Comparison of the effects of chiropractic high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation applied to the sacroiliac joint and kinesiological taping in basketball players

It is a long process to see the results of applied training and planned individual work in improving athletes' performance. During this process, it is important for various professionals to work together in a multidisciplinary manner. It is also important for the interventions that will take athletes' performance one step further to be fast and cost-effective. Jumping power is an important parameter for the performance of basketball players in the game. The aim of this study was to compare chiropractic manipulation and kinesio taping techniques to determine which intervention could be preferred. Forty-nine basketball players aged between 18-28 voluntarily participated in the study. The players were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 received chiropractic HVLA manipulation, while Group 2 received kinesio taping application, and the immediate effects were evaluated. Participants provided their voluntary consent and completed a demographic information form. Balance and jumping performance measurements were taken before and after the interventions. In the intra-group evaluation, statistically significant improvements were observed in Group 1 for jump height (p<0.05) and hang time p<0.05). In the inter-group comparison, Group 1 was found to be superior statistically (p<0.05).