Effect of long-term use of kinesiotape on hallux valgus angle: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial

• Ahmed, Mohamed M. ^[3] ; Qasheesh , Mohammed ^[1] ; Moustafa, Mahmoud Fathi Gomaa ^[1] ; ELsayed , Nader I. ELsayed ^[4] ; Abdallah , Ahmed A E ^[2] ; Abdelmutilibe , Sahar M. ^[2] ; Youssef, Ahmed S. A. ^[2]
  1. [1] Jazan University

     Jazan University

     Arabia Saudí

     
  2. [2] Beni-Suef University

     Beni-Suef University

     Egipto

     
  3. [3] Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, KSA. Department of Basic Science , Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt.
  4. [4] Faculty of Physical Therapy, Alhayah University in Cairo (AHUC)

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• Localización: Sport TK: revista euroamericana de ciencias del deporte, ISSN 2254-4070, ISSN-e 2340-8812, Nº. Extra 12, 2 (Suplemento), 2023
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Hallux valgus (HV) has an impact on quality of life since it alters the mechanics of the foot and causes pain. Kinesiotape (KT) has been demonstrated to be challengeable, cost-effective tool for restoring muscle function and strength, improving range of motion, reducing discomfort, and increasing lymphatic drainage. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of 8 weeks KT on the degree HV angle (HVA) and subsequently on pain intensity. In this double-blinded randomized controlled trial, 30 subjects with HV deformity (mean age 29.07±6.3 years) were randomly allocated to study group (A) and control group (B). Group A received KT for HV, which was replaced every 5 days for 8 weeks, along with a home regular exercise program for HV, while Group B received placebo KT replaced every 5 days and the same exercise program for HV. HVA was measured using x-ray, pain intensity was measured using visual analogue scale (VAS). Outcomes were measured before and after 8 weeks of intervention. HVA showed a significant reduction in group A (p = 0.001) for both feet in comparison to group B (p = 0.11 for right foot, p = 0.09 for left foot, while pain showed significant improvement in both groups for both feet (p = 0.001). The results revealed that KT in mobile HV is effective on improving the metatarsophalangeal joint angle, decreasing pain, and hence may has positive functional impact on subjects with HV.