Hallux Valgus
Conditions
Brief summary
Studying the effect of kinesiotape on hallux valgus angle and pain in hallux valgus patients.
Detailed description
30 patients (male and female) suffering from bilateral Halux valgus. Divided randomly into 2 groups 1. st group receive kinesiotape bilaterally for correction : Hallux valgus angle (HVA) was measured using Xray and pain was measured using VAS before applying tape and after 8 weeks of tape application. 2. nd group receive placebo tape bilaterally and had the same measurements. 2 groups were on a group of exercises
Interventions
Elastic tape used for mechanical correction of the deformity in study group and placebo in control group
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
Pretest and posttest Control group randomized control trial
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* mobile hallux valgus
Exclusion criteria
* using orthotics * knee malalignment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hallux valgus angle (HVA ) | 8 weeks | Hallux valgus angle measured by x ray |
| Pain on metatarsophalangeal joint measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) | 8 weeks | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia