Direct impact of Kinesiology Taping on baropodometric and anthropometric parameters in patients with hallux valgus

Tobiasz Żłobiński, Anna Stolecka-Warzecha, Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Barbara Błońska-Fajfrowska

Tobiasz Żłobiński, Anna Stolecka-Warzecha, Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Barbara Błońska-Fajfrowska – Direct impact of Kinesiology Taping on baropodometric and anthropometric parameters in patients with hallux valgus. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(2); 22-29

 

Abstract
Objective. Assessment of the impact of Kinesiology Taping (KT) on the change in the position of hallux valgus and on the manner the foot functions in a standing position and while walking. Material and methods. Seventy feet with hallux valgus deformity were assessed. The foot examination consisted of double measurements made on a 3D scanner and on a baropodometric platform, assessing the manner the foot bears load while standing and while walking. The first measurement was carried out before and the second one immediately after the application of Kinesiology Taping. The collected results were subjected to statistical analysis. Results. The use of KT significantly impacted numerous foot parameters measured in static conditions, and after the application of KT. It significantly decreased: hallux valgus angle (p < 0.001) and foot width (p < 0.01). In the dynamic test, a significant increase was observed in: the foot area (p < 0.001), the load on the head of the first metatarsal bone (p <0.001) and the load on the lateral part of the heel (p < 0.001). On the other hand, the maximum and average foot load (p < 0.001), and load on the heads of the second and third, as well as the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones (p < 0.001) were reduced. Conclusions. Kinesiology Taping mechanically impacted the position of hallux valgus and the position of the foot. This allows for the implementation of KT as an effective method of conservative management
Key words:
Kinesiology Taping, hallux valgus, foot anthropometry
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Kinesio Taping and its effect on weight distribution on feet after hallux valgus corrective surgery, assessed with the use of pedobaroscope

Karolina Załoga, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Agata Kuźmicka, Zbigniew Śliwiński

K. Załoga, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, A. Kuźmicka, Z. Śliwiński – Kinesio Taping and its effect on weight distribution on feet after hallux valgus corrective surgery, assessed with the use of pedobaroscope FP 2016; 16(3); 50-57

Abstract
Introduction. Our foot, one of the most important elements of the human musculoskeletal system, is particularly vulnerable to a wide range of strains and injuries. One of the common foot health problems is hallux valgus. The treatment of hallux valgus may involve both preservative and surgical procedures.
Research goal. Kinesio Taping and its effect on weight distribution on feet and its validity as supportive therapy after hallux valgus corrective surgery.
Material and methods. The study comprised 32 patients after hallux valgus corrective surgery. The patients were tested on the ground reaction force platform. Mechanical correction taping on hallux valgus was applied. Results. The level of significance of the load values on the operated limb was calculated as well as the significance of the load on the forefoot of the operated limb; respectively: p = 0.44, p = 0.23. The calculated correlation coefficient of the load on the operated foot and the load on the forefoot of the operated foot, following the application of Kinesio Taping presented statistical significance at the level of p = 0.01.
Conclusions. Mechanical correction using Kinesio Taping can serve as an efficient support to the main therapy. It must be remembered, however, that it ultimately it cannot be used as the treatment substitution. The concluded research indicates that Kinesio Taping helps to restore the proper load distribution on a foot and supports putting more weight on the first foot radius. The most encouraging results were obtained in the tests in which both tapes were used during the treatment.

Key words:
Kinesio Taping, hallux valgus, pedobaroscope, valgus, ground reaction force distribution

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