The effect of taping on pes planus

The effects of kinesio tape and dynamic tape on postural sway, balance, and range of motion of the ankle joint following fatigue in people with pes planus

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200204046368N13

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-24

Start date

2023-07-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-06-26

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Conditions

flat foot. Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention 1: In the first intervention, the kinesio tape (Ares brand, made in South Korea) is applied to the foot by the low-dye taping method. After 20-30 minutes evaluations are d

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A navicular drop of more than 10 mm No history of lower limb injury in the last 6 months Age between 18 and 30 years Not taking any drugs affecting the nervous system and postural control

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a history of lower limb surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Navicular drop. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: The Brody's evaluation method.;Foot posture index. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: The foot posture index (FPI-6).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Joint position sense. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Gait. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Pedoscan.;Balance. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Y balance test.;Joint range of motion with and without weight bearing. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Goniometer , Weight-bearing lunge test.;Medial Longitudinal Arch Angle (MLAA). Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Photogrammetry.;Longitudinal arch angle. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Photogrammetry.	—

Measure

Time frame

Joint position sense. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Gait. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Pedoscan.;Balance. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Y balance test.;Joint range of motion with and without weight bearing. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Goniometer , Weight-bearing lunge test.;Medial Longitudinal Arch Angle (MLAA). Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Photogrammetry.;Longitudinal arch angle. Timepoint: Before and after fatigue for each of the three control, dynamic tape and kinesio tape conditions. Method of measurement: Photogrammetry.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Raeisi

Arak University

Z_raisi13@yahoo.com+98 86 3417 3492

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026