Kinesio Tape Application in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Plantar Fascitis
• Interventions: Device: The radial shock wave device

• Registration Number: NCT06516393
• Lead Sponsor: Bihter Aslanyurek

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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 Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-09-13
• Primary Completion: 2024-04-18
• Study Completion: 2024-04-30
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-17
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-24
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (r-ESWT) application group	The radial shock wave device	Patients with unilateral PF, that were randomly assigned into two groups receiving four sessions of either r-ESWT or r-ESWT+KT treatment once per week. All patients performed home exercises.
r-ESWT + Kinesio taping (KT) application group	The radial shock wave device	Patients with unilateral PF, that were randomly assigned into two groups receiving four sessions of either r-ESWT or r-ESWT+KT treatment once per week. All patients performed home exercises.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from baseline in pain on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at week 5	Baseline and 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).
Change from baseline Foot function via the Foot Function Index (FFI) at week 5	Baseline and 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
Change from baseline flexibility was evaluated through gastro-soleus and plantar fascia flexibility tests at week 5	Baseline and 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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bihter Akınoğlu; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey