Kinesio Tape Application in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Bihter Aslanyurek42 enrolled

Overview

This study is a prospective randomized clinical trial. Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (r-ESWT) is accepted as one of the most effective treatment modalities for plantar fasciitis (PF). Kinesio taping (KT) applied to the plantar fascia can provide patients with PF some benefits, but there no enough evidence about this topic. This study analysed the acute effect of adding KT to r-ESWT, on pain, foot function and flexibility when treating PF.

The study was performed on 42 patients with unilateral PF, that were randomly assigned into wo groups receiving four sessions of either r-ESWT or r-ESWT+KT treatment once per week. All patients performed home exercises. Patients' pain levels were evaluated via the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and foot function via the Foot Function Index (FFI). Flexibility was assessed through gastro-soleus and plantar fascia flexibility tests. The evaluations were done before and one week after the final treatment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Plantar Fascitis

Interventions

The radial shock wave deviceDEVICE

The r-ESWT+Kinesio Tape Application

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of unilateral plantar fasciitis, * The presence of a heel spur on a lateral radiograph Exclusion Criteria: * Lower extremity surgeries or traumas, * Systemic inflammatory disease, * Steroid injections administered within the past six months, * Pacemaker usage, * Coagulation disorders, * Use of anticoagulants.

Locations (1)

Bihter Akınoğlu

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline in pain on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at week 5

VAS is a tool where patients indicate the level of pain they feel using a 10 cm ruler. VAS pain score "no pain" (score=0) and "worst pain" (score=10).

Time frame: Baseline and week 5

Change from baseline Foot function via the Foot Function Index (FFI) at week 5

FFI is a safe and valid foot-specific assessment measure used to evaluate pain, disability, and activity limitation, filled out by the patient self-reported

Time frame: Baseline and week 5

Change from baseline flexibility was evaluated through gastro-soleus and plantar fascia flexibility tests at week 5

The patient was seated on a flat surface with the knees extended and the soles of the feet touching the wall. The tests were repeated three times and the average of the three measurements was taken.

Time frame: Baseline and week 5

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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