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NCT Number: NCT05592808

Comparison of Taping Techniques in Plantar Fasciitis

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Low-Dye and Kinesio Taping on pain and function in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

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Key information

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis Fasciitis Fasciitis, Plantar Foot Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bayram Sönmez ÜNÜVAR, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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About this study

Subject: In this study, the effects of Low-Dye Taping and Kinesio Taping (KT) on pain and function will be investigated in individuals with plantar fasciitis. There are studies on both Low-Dye banding and KT in the literature and they are popular applications recently. However, to the best of our knowledge, when we look at the Turkish and English literature, no study has been found comparing these two therapeutic massages in terms of pain, functionality and performance.

Purpose: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a clinical picture characterized by degeneration of the plantar fascia resulting from repetitive microtrauma to the plantar fascia causing an inflammatory reaction. It is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults. The plantar fascia has a fundamental role in the biomechanics of the foot, supporting the medial longitudinal arch (MLA), distributing forces and stresses of the foot during gait or other loading conditions. Disorders in the musculoskeletal and somatosensory system in patients with plantar fasciitis may cause pain and decrease in functional capacity. Therefore, its purpose is; This study was planned to show the effectiveness of taping methods applied in addition to ESWT in individuals presenting with heel pain. Thanks to the findings to be obtained from our study, it is aimed to contribute to the literature with objective, evidence-based results in this field.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by a physician
  • Age between 18 and 30 years
  • Agree to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Not having surgery
  • Disagree to participate in the study
  • Infection
  • Pregnancy
  • Tumor

Treatment and study plan

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

Device

Extracoporeal shock wave, 2000 shots/time, once a week for 3 weeks, shock wave freqency: 10Hz, total energy: 166 mJ/mm2, Pressure 2.5 Bar

Low-Dye Taping

Other

After ESWT application, Low-Dye Taping will be applied 3 times, once a week.

Kinesio Taping

Other

After ESWT application, Kinesio Taping will be applied 3 times, once a week.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in Pain at 3 Session

    Time frame: Changes in the VAS scores of the three groups before the treatment

    A visual analog scale (VAS) numbered 0-10 will be used in the assessment of pain.

  2. Change from baseline in Pain at 3 Session

    Time frame: Changes in the AOFAS scores of the three groups before the treatment

    In functional evaluation, the scale developed by The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) will be used.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KTO Karatay University

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Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of the Effects of Low-Dye and Kinesio Taping Methods in Plantar Fasciitis

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Oct 25, 2022
Registry last updated
Mar 30, 2023

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