背景與目的：肌內效貼布為一種彈性貼布，近年來已廣泛運用在復健領域中，但對於踝關節扭 傷患者在平衡能力的治療效果仍有待驗證。本研究目的為探討踝關節扭傷患者在接受肌內效貼布 後，患者動態平衡能力的改善情形。方法：本研究收集24位單側第一或第二級踝關節內翻扭傷， 且患側至少可持續單腳站30秒。利用巴德斯平衡系統（Biodex Balance System )分別在貼紮前後接 受穩定度極限測試（limit of stability) ’來測量受試者之動態平衡能力。結果：本研究發現踝關節患 者在接受肌內效貼紮後，其穩定度極限測試值有明顯增加（p<0.05)，但完成測試所花費的時間則 無顯著差異（P>0.05)。結論：肌內效貼紮可立即改善踝關節扭傷患者之動態平衡能力，因此在臨 床上對於踝關節扭傷的患者，在平衡感的訓練上可加入肌內效貼紮的使用，以達到立即改善患者 動態平衡的能力，減少踝關節再次扭傷的發生機會。（物理治療2013;38(2):137-143)

Background and Purpose: Kinesio tape is an elastic tape and is currently being used during the rehabilitation. However, few research has been done examining the effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on dynamic balance in individuals with ankle sprain. Methods: Twenty-four individuals who can stand on the injuried leg for 30 seconds with a first- or second-degree lateral ankle sprain were included. Subjects were tested by the Biodex Balance System in the limit-of-stability mode before and after receiving kinesio taping. Results: Significantly difference in the overall limit-of-stability scores were found between non-tape and tape. After taping, the overall limit-of-stability scores increased (p<0.05). Conclusion: Kinesio taping can immediately improve the dynamic balance ability in individuals with ankle sprain. (FJPT 2013;38(2):137-143)