The effect of kinesiology tape versus phonophoresis on painful Hallux valgus

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Hallux valgus.; Hallux valgus (acquired); M20.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20171030037093N7
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 21 May 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Satisfaction to participate in the study
Patients with painful Hallux valgus, with a mild and moderate degree of severity (the angle of Hallux valgus is 40 or less and the angle of IMA is 15 or less) and without limitation in the abduction of the thumb

Exclusion Criteria

Having diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, mucus
A history of diabetes
History of diseases of neuropathy in lower extremity
History of dislocation or fracture in metatarsophalangeal joint
Taking high doses of corticosteroids
Taking anticoagulant drugs
Drug addiction
Having a history of previous Hallux valgus surgery or a history of lower extremity surgery that leads to imbalance. Intense Hallux valgus (Hallux valgus angle is more than 40 and IMA angle is more than 15 and the limitation in thumb abduction)
Contraindication of using ultrasound (acute inflammation, infection, bleeding)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Severity of pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, one week and two months after treatment. Method of measurement: VAS (Visual analogue scale).;Function. Timepoint: Before treatment, one week and two months after treatment. Method of measurement: MOXFQ.;Angle. Timepoint: Before and a week after study. Method of measurement: Goniometer.