Effects of Low-Dye Taping on Foot Motion and Pressure
Author Information
Author(s): Kieran O'Sullivan, Norelee Kennedy, Emer O'Neill, Una Ni Mhainin
Primary Institution: University of Limerick, Ireland
Hypothesis
Does low-dye taping affect rearfoot motion and plantar pressure during walking?
Conclusion
Low-dye taping reduces both pronation and supination in the rearfoot, altering plantar pressure patterns.
Supporting Evidence
- LD taping significantly increased peak plantar pressure in the lateral midfoot.
- LD taping significantly decreased pressure in the medial forefoot and hindfoot.
- LD taping resulted in a significant decrease in rearfoot pronation and supination.
- The mean rearfoot position during stance did not change significantly with taping.
Takeaway
Low-dye taping helps control foot movement and pressure when walking, making it useful for some foot problems.
Methodology
A repeated measures crossover study design was used with 20 healthy subjects who underwent plantar pressure and 3D motion analysis with and without low-dye taping.
Potential Biases
The lack of blinding for subjects and investigators may introduce bias in the results.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and did not establish test-retest reliability, which may affect the interpretation of results.
Participant Demographics
20 healthy subjects (6 males, 14 females) with a mean age of 22.1 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.000 for lateral midfoot pressure increase, p = 0.014 for medial forefoot decrease, p = 0.006 for rearfoot pronation decrease.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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