## 4 Discussion
These observations may confirm our observations, as they indicate high FFDs under the forefoot, especially the central region of the foot (2 nd and 3 rd metatarsal head). [PERSON] et al. [9] and [PERSON] et al. [10] demonstrated that soccer-related movements, i.e., sideward cutting, 45\({}^{\circ}\) cutting, jump, sprint, and kick may influence plantar distribution. In all those movements, a great pressure under the rearfoot and forefoot was observed. Additionally, [PERSON] et al. [10] reported that the forefoot has the highest pressure distribution in soccer players during sprints. The present study showed that the PPT increased in every investigated area of the plantar surface, which indicates a higher pain tolerance of the soft tissues in the plantar region of the foot. The highest increase in PPT (after 72 h) was found under the rearfoot (an average of 40%), medial board of the footand midfoot (an average of 45%), and forefoot (an average of 38%). In our opinion, these changes in pain sensations can be related to excessive loads being favorably absorbed because of the application of tape. The results show that using LDT is beneficial for reducing excessive loads on the plantar tissues. Our data show that there are higher PPTs (baseline) in the rearfoot, lateral board, and 1 st and 2 nd-3 rd metatarsal bones, which is in line with the findings shown in a recent study. Our results are similar to those reported by [PERSON] et al. [19], i.e., the highest PPT was observed in the rearfoot. This finding may suggest lower loads in the rearfoot and less sensitivity to pressure. The significant increase in the PPTs after LDT may be associated with reduced tension on the plantar fascia. LDT application supports the MLA mainly by stimulation of the plantar fascia and proprioceptors. Thus, the plantar fascia is extending its length. Furthermore, the increase in the PPTs may also be related to increased soft tissue thickness [19; 25]. Another study demonstrated an anti-pain effect of LDT by analysis of the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores. A systematic review reported a significant decrease in pain sensation after an LDT intervention as a result of lower soft tissue sensitivity [36]. In addition, [PERSON] et al. [37] observed higher PPT values for other muscles beyond the foot structures, such as the tibialis anterior, medial gastrocnemius, and erector spinae. Our previous study has shown that LDT application significantly increases the PPT in the hamstrings and calf muscles [6]. The main finding of our present results may suggest that a reduction in the peak force distribution under the rearfoot and forefoot, as well as that an increase in the PPT reduces pain sensitivity in posterior muscles of the lower extremity. In the present study, the efficiency of LDT on FFD and PPT was related to a long-term (72 h) reduction in pain. Prior studies have reported only a short-term effect of LDT [12; 13; 21; 30]. According to [PERSON] et al. [32], how long and how often LDT must be applied and/or reapplied should be clarified. [PERSON] et al. [25] suggest that long-term effects are apparent 24-72 h after application. [PERSON] et al. [38] reported that an external stimulus through an elastic tape has a long-term effect (24 and 72 h) on muscle activity in the lower extremity. However, [PERSON] et al. [33] have shown that 48 h taping techniques involving strips lead to a loss of MLA support. This finding was supported by the study of [PERSON] et al. [38], in which the effect was maintained for 48 h.  
Plantar fascial taping plays a crucial role in the management of plantar fascia injuries and improper mechanics of the ankle [4; 12] and reduces high pain sensitivity in the lower extremity muscles [6]. The clinical efficacy of LDT can be useful for the treatment of foot pain and arch support in futsal and soccer players. It is also important for maintain sustainable force distributions under the feet.