Initial Effects of Kinesiotaping in Non Surgical Treatment of Hallux Valgus

The main aim of this study was to find the initial effects of kinesiotaping on pain and joint alignment used in the conservative treatment of hallux valgus.

22 female patients diagnosed with hallux valgus participated in this study. Kinesiotaping was implemented after the first assessment and renewed in the 3rd, 7th and 10th days. The main outcome measures were the pain hallux adduction angle. Kinesiotaping may be an effective treatment option in decreasing pain and deformity in hallux valgus deformity who are conservatively treated. In future studies this method might be shown in larger sample groups at longer periods of treatment comparing with alternative treatment approaches like exercise or orthotics.

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Key information

Conditions

Hallux Valgus Foot Deformities Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Hallux valgus is a common pathologic entity affecting the great toe. Taping is an alternative method used to treat hallux valgus. The main aim of this study was to find the initial effects of kinesiotaping on pain and joint alignment used in the conservative treatment of hallux valgus.

22 female patients diagnosed with 13 bilateral, 7 right, 2 left totally 35 with hallux valgus participated in this study. Kinesiotaping was implemented after the first assessment and renewed in the 3rd, 7th and 10th days. The main outcome measures were the change in pain was assessed by using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and hallux adduction angle was measured by the universal goniometry. Secondary outcome measures were Patients' functional status was measured by Foot Function Index (FFI) and AOFAS. The plain radiographic results were also measured before and after 1-month of treatment.

Pain and disability was controlled by KinesioTape® implementation in patients with hallux valgus. Kinesiotaping may be an effective treatment option in decreasing pain and deformity in hallux valgus deformity who are conservatively treated. In future studies this method might be shown in larger sample groups at longer periods of treatment comparing with alternative treatment approaches like exercise or orthotics.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Hallux adduction angle between 15-40º
Pain intensity higher than 5 according to VAS
20- 45 years age female
No trauma, surgery history
Surgery is indicated but the patient is willing to try conservative treatment options

Exclusion criteria

Fracture, surgery history on the great toe
Systematic disease (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systematic Lupus Erythematosus Diabetes)
Using NSAID, analgesic drug
Hallux rigidus diagnosis

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiotaping

Device

correction method was used to align hallux.

Primary outcomes

Adduction Angle of Hallux With X RAY

Time frame: up to 30 days after the treatment

X ray was obtained in non-weight bearing sitting position. It's aimed to see the treatment effects kinesio taping

Secondary outcomes

FFI

Time frame: baseline, on the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 30th days during the treatment

We aimed to see the change in functional status with FFI (Foot function index) scale The FFI is a self-administered index consisting of 23 items divided into 3 sub-scales used to score each question on a scale from 0 (no pain or difficulty) to 10 (worst pain imaginable or so difficult it required help) that best describes the patients' foot over the past week. Patients were instructed to mark a VAS score for each question. The total score was calculated using only the questions answered.
Adduction Angle

Time frame: baseline and 30th days.

we aimed to see the change in hallux valgus angle during treatment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

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Registry information

Official study title

Initial Effects of Kinesiotaping in Conservative Treatment of Hallux Valgus

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Sep 30, 2013
Registry last updated: Mar 14, 2016

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