NCT05296850

Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping and Manual Release in Young Adults With Pes Planus

Investigation of the Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping and Manual Release on Lower Extremity Performance in Young Adults With Pes Planus

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Pes planus is a postural deformity seen with decreased medial longitudinal arch (MLA) height and this causes intense stress on the plantar fascia. Pes planus may affect individuals' activities of daily living, their productivity in occupational environments, and the risk of injury and performance in sports; It has also been reported that it may cause different musculoskeletal diseases such as plantar fasciitis, medial tibial stress syndrome, patellofemoral disorders and back pain in the future. Many clinical methods are used as a treatment for pes planus and most treatments involve supporting an overstretched plantar fascia and weakened MLA. The aim of the study is to investigate the immediate effects of kinesio taping and manual release on lower extremity performance in young adults with pes planus.

Detailed description

This study is a randomized controlled trial, will be carried out on volunteer individuals with pes planus aged between 18-25, studying at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Evaluation of parameters and inclusion criteria, kinesio taping and manual release applications will be made by the Physiotherapist. Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria, who volunteered to participate in the study and signed the consent sheet will be randomly divided into two groups, Group 1 \[Manual Release (MR)\] and Group 2 \[Kinesio Taping (KT)\]. A simple randomization method will be used with opaque sealed envelopes containing "1" or "2". Group allocation will be performed by an independent therapist, not involved in the study. All individuals will be evaluated with timed up-and-go test, heel rise test, 10-meter walking test, and functional reach test before and after the intervention. Manual release will be applied to group 1 after the evaluation and the evaluations will be repeated immediately the end of the application. Kinesio taping will be applied to group 2 after the evaluation and the evaluations will be repeated 45 minutes after the end of the application.

Conditions

• Pes Planus

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Manual Release	Individuals are placed in the prone position with their knees extended. The calcaneus is kept in eversion while maintaining talocrural dorsiflexion. As the toes are stretched in dorsiflexion, the therapist slides the big toe distally and proximally along the plantar fascia and flexor hallucis longus. Soft tissue mobilization depth will be applied according to the patient's tolerance and reactivity.
OTHER	Kinesio Taping	In the first technique, an "I" tape will be applied on the plantar surface of the foot from the metatarsal heads to the popliteal fossa. First, the middle of the band is attached to the inferior of the calcaneus as the first anchor, then the ankle is dorsiflexed and the upper part of the band is applied with 15-25% tension until the popliteal fossa. The plantar fascia is placed in a stretched position by dorsiflexing the ankle and fingers, and the ends of the tape, which is divided into 4 parts, are applied separately to the metatarsal heads with 75-100% tension. In the second technique, the application is made with an "I" tape. The initial anchor starts from the dorsal aspect of the 5th metatarsal on the lateral aspect of the foot. Then, the tape passes to the medial side of the foot with 75-100% tension and is adhered to the medial side of the foot and ankle over the navicular. The end anchor is applied without tension.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-02-16
• Primary completion: 2022-04-16
• Completion: 2022-04-16
• First posted: 2022-03-25
• Last updated: 2022-04-07

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)