Corrective Calcaneal Kinesiology Tape in Adolescents With Pronated Foot

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to find the effect of a program of corrective kinesiotaping on pain intensity, foot function, and the sonographic picture of plantar fascia in adolescents with pronated feet.This study hypothesizes that there will be a statistically significant effect of a program of application of the corrective technique of kinesiotaping on plantar heel pain, foot function, and the sonographic picture of plantar fascia in a sample of Egyptian adolescents suffering from pronated feet.

Detailed Description
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This study will be conducted to find the effect of a program of corrective kinesiotaping on pain intensity, foot function, and the sonographic picture of the plantar fascia in adolescents with pronated feet. Thirty adolescents suffering from plantar heel pain associated with pronated feet will be included in this study. They will be distributed randomly into 2 groups: Group A will receive corrective kinesiotaping (50-75% stretch) for 4 weeks, 2 times per week with 1 day of rest; Group B will receive a placebo non-corrective kinesiotaping (without tension) with no mechanical correction of the calcaneus; and Group C will receive a home program of intrinsic foot strengthening and stretching exercises. Data will be collected pre- and post-intervention for all groups by using the visual analog scale (VAS), the first two subscales of foot function index (FFI), and a sonographic picture of the foot for each adolescent. Participants will be recruited from outpatient clinics and schools.

Official Title
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Effect of Corrective Calcaneal Kinesiology Tape on Pain, Function and Sonographic Picture of Plantar Fascia in Adolescents With Pronated Foot

Conditions
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Physical Disability, Physical Therapy Modalities

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Corrective Kinesiology taping
* Device: Non corrective kinesiology tape
* Other: Home exercise program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Children with unilateral or bilateral Plantar Fasciitis. Pronated foot/feet on weightbearing in the navicular drops test. Pain and tenderness to palpation at the medial tubercle of the calcaneus for a minimum of 6 weeks, and maximum of 6 months Exclusion Criteria: 1- Corticosteroid injection of the heel within the past 3 months. 2- Posterior heel pain. 3- Systemic inflammatory conditions. 4- Diabetes. 5- Surgery of the foot. 6- Neuromuscular conditions e.g. CP. 7- Individuals with BMI > 25. 8- Individuals engaged in regular athletic activities

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 12 Years
Maximum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Group A<br>Group A: will receive corrective kinesiotaping (50-75% stretch) for 4 weeks, 2 times per week, with 1 day rest | Device: Corrective Kinesiology taping<br>* corrective kinesiology tape is a form of biomechanical tape that is used with specific tension to get a corrective effect<br>* Other names: Kinesiotape;|
| Active Comparator: Group B<br>Group B: will receive a placebo non-corrective kinesio taping (without tension) with no mechanical correction of calcaneus | Device: Non corrective kinesiology tape<br>* Non-corrective kinesiology tape is a form of biomechanical tape that is used without any tension<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Group C<br>Group C: will receive a home program of intrinsic foot strengthening and stretching exercises. | Other: Home exercise program<br>* Intrinsic foot strengthening and stretching exercises<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pain Intenisty | Visual Analogue Scale | 4 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foot function | first two subscales of Foot Function Index | 4 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Kinesiology tape , plantar fasciitis