Clinical trial NCT05296850: Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping and Manual Release in Young Adults With Pes Planus
Official title: Investigation of the Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping and Manual Release on Lower Extremity Performance in Young Adults With Pes Planus
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: UNKNOWN
Phase: NA
Conditions: Pes Planus
Keywords: Pes planus
Kinesio Taping
Manual release
Plantar fascia
Lead sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2022-03-25
Enrollment: 40
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 25
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: A randomized controlled trial: Two parallel treatment groups; participants were randomly allocated to Group 1 \[Manual release (MR)\] and Group 2 \[Kinesio taping (KT)\]
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Pes planus is a postural deformity seen with decreased medial longitudinal arch (MLA) height and this causes intense stress on the plantar fascia. Pes planus may affect individuals' activities of daily living, their productivity in occupational environments, and the risk of injury and performance in sports; It has also been reported that it may cause different musculoskeletal diseases such as plantar fasciitis, medial tibial stress syndrome, patellofemoral disorders and back pain in the future. Many clinical methods are used as a treatment for pes planus and most treatments involve supporting an overstretched plantar fascia and weakened MLA. The aim of the study is to investigate the immediate effects of kinesio taping and manual release on lower extremity performance in young adults with pes planus.

Detailed description: This study is a randomized controlled trial, will be carried out on volunteer individuals with pes planus aged between 18-25, studying at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Evaluation of parameters and inclusion criteria, kinesio taping and manual release applications will be made by the Physiotherapist. Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria, who volunteered to participate in the study and signed the consent sheet will be randomly divided into two groups, Group 1 \[Manual Release (MR)\] and Group 2 \[Kinesio Taping (KT)\]. A simple randomization method will be used with opaque sealed envelopes containing "1" or "2". Group allocation will be performed by an independent therapist, not involved in the study. All individuals will be evaluated with timed up-and-go test, heel rise test, 10-meter walking test, and functional reach test before and after the intervention. Manual release will be applied to group 1 after the evaluation and the evaluations will be repeated immediately the end of the application. Kinesio taping will be applied to group 2 after the evaluation and the evaluations will be repeated 45 minutes after the end of the application.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study
* Individuals with bilateral pes planus
* Individuals who have not had any ankle injury in the last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with severe visual and hearing impairment
* Individuals with congenital shortness or deformity in their lower extremities
* Individuals who have had any lower extremity surgery
* Individuals with hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, or calcaneal epine
* Individuals with any musculoskeletal problem other than pes planus and systemic, neurological problems
* Individuals with chronic ankle instability
* Individuals who have had problems walking for the last 6 months
* Individuals who have received treatment for pes planus in the last 6 months and use insoles

Primary outcomes:
measure: Timed up and go test (TUG)
timeFrame: Change from baseline at immediately after one-session treatment
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Heel rise test (HRT)
timeFrame: Change from baseline at immediately after one-session treatment
measure: 10 meter walk test, walking speed
timeFrame: Change from baseline at immediately after one-session treatment
measure: 10 meter walk test, cadence
timeFrame: Change from baseline at immediately after one-session treatment
measure: Functional reach test (FUT)
timeFrame: Change from baseline at immediately after one-session treatment
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Ankara
country: Turkey
facility: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Study officials:
affiliation: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
name: Tuğba Ulusoy, PT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
affiliation: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
name: Ertuğrul Demirdel, PhD
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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