Effect of the Low-Dye Strap on Pronation-Sensitive Mechanical Attributes of the Foot

Whitaker, Jeffrey M.; Augustus, Kazuto; Ishii, Suzanne

doi:10.7547/87507315-93-2-118

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“…The review indicates that low-Dye taping provides an increase in navicular height after taping application based upon the data of 1 randomized trial. 4 This result was supported by a sensitivity analysis of pooling an additional 4 nonrandomized trials, 1,10,11,24 with moderate statistical heterogeneity. Although the randomized trial 4 did not find a change in navicular height post exercise, the sensitivity analysis demonstrated a statistically significant difference.…”

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The Effect of Low-Dye Taping on Kinematic, Kinetic, and Electromyographic Variables: A Systematic Review

Radford¹,

Burns²,

Buchbinder³

et al. 2006

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Study Design: A systematic review. Objective: To determine the strength of evidence of the effect of low-Dye taping on lower limb kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic variables. Background: Low-Dye taping is a foot-taping technique that aims to limit foot pronation and is commonly used to treat a number of foot disorders. Methods and Measures: Systematic review of randomized or quasi-randomized trials examining the effect of low-Dye taping compared with no taping on kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic variables. Trials were identified by searching CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, and CENTRAL, and by recursive checking of bibliographies. Data were extracted from published trials and from mail contact with authors for further information as necessary. Meta-analyses were planned for all outcomes using the generic inverse variance method. Sensitivity analyses were planned by pooling data from nonrandomized trials. Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using the quantity I 2 . Results: Six trials met inclusion criteria and, of these, 5 trials reported sufficient data on kinematic and kinetic variables to be included in the analysis. Results from the 5 randomized trials were considered robust when pooled with data from 7 nonrandomized trials in a sensitivity analysis. When compared to no taping, low-Dye taping increased navicular height immediately after application (weighted mean difference [WMD], 5.90 mm; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.41 to 11.39; P = .04) and had no effect on navicular height post exercise (WMD, 4.70 mm; 95% CI, -0.61 to 10.01; P = .08), maximum rearfoot eversion while walking (WMD, -0.59°; 95% CI, -2.53 to 1.35; P = .55), and total rearfoot range of motion while walking (WMD, 2.3°; 95% CI, -0.64 to 5.24; P = .13). Conclusions: Low-Dye taping provides a small change in navicular height post application, although it is unclear whether this change is clinically important. There was high heterogeneity between some trials examining other variables, indicating that more research is needed to confirm the results of previous trials. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2006;36(4):232-241.

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The Effect of Low-Dye Taping on Kinematic, Kinetic, and Electromyographic Variables: A Systematic Review

Radford¹,

Burns²,

Buchbinder³

et al. 2006

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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“…31,34 This inflammatory response has been classified as an overuse syndrome resulting in microtears of the plantar fascia at its origin. 5,10 Waugh 40 has suggested that accepted inflammatory conditions, such as epicondylitis, may be more accurately referred to as chronic pain syndromes. Therefore, individuals suffering from what has traditionally been referred to as plantar fasciitis may be more accurately described as suffering from plantar heel pain.…”

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Randomized Controlled Trial of Calcaneal Taping, Sham Taping, and Plantar Fascia Stretching for the Short-Term Management of Plantar Heel Pain

Hyland¹,

Webber-Gaffney²,

Cohen³

et al. 2006

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Study Design: Prospective, experimental, randomized, single-factor, pretest/posttest design. Objectives: To examine the effects of a calcaneal and Achilles-tendon-taping technique, utilizing only 4 pieces of tape and not involving the medial arch, on the symptoms of plantar heel pain. Background: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. Physical therapists have applied many techniques in an attempt to relieve the symptoms of plantar heel pain, including various taping methods for which there is little existing evidence. Methods and Measures: Subjects (n = 41) were randomly assigned into 4 groups: (1) stretching of the plantar fascia, (2) calcaneal taping, (3) control (no treatment), and (4) sham taping. A visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and a patient-specific functional scale (PSFS) for functional activities were measured pretreatment and after 1 week of treatment (posttreatment). Results: A significant difference was found posttreatment among the groups for the VAS (P Ͻ .001). Specifically, significant differences were found between stretching and calcaneal taping (mean ± SD, 4.6 ± 0.7 versus 2.7 ± 1.8; P = .006), stretching and control (mean ± SD, 4.6 ± 0.7 versus 6.2 ± 1.0; P = .026), calcaneal taping and control (mean ± SD, 2.7 ± 1.8 versus 6.2 ± 1.0; P Ͻ .001), and calcaneal taping and sham taping (mean ± SD, 2.7 ± 1.8 versus 6.0 ± 0.9; P Ͻ .001). No significant difference among groups was found for posttreatment PSFS (P = .078). Conclusions: Calcaneal taping was shown to be a more effective tool for the relief of plantar heel pain than stretching, sham taping, or no treatment.

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“…Previous studies usually evaluated Low-Dye taping on individuals with rearfoot overpronation, and they reported that it had little to no effects in restricting rearfoot motion during walking or running [30], [31]. Low-Dye taping may be effective in foot pronation control under static conditions [32], but the efficacy appeared to diminish shortly after dynamic tasks [12], [30]. Researchers attributed the loss of pronatory control of Low-Dye taping to its insufficient strap coverage to the heel region, which exerts poor leverage to counteract excessive rearfoot motions [31].…”

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Prediction on the plantar fascia strain offload upon Fascia taping and Low-Dye taping during running

Chen

Wong

Peng

et al. 2020

Journal of Orthopaedic Translation

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BackgroundTaping is commonly prescribed to treat plantar fasciitis for runners by virtue of its alleged ability to offload the plantar fascia and facilitate positive injury prognosis. Our study aimed to investigate how different taping methods could change the loading on the plantar fascia during running using computational simulations.MethodsA finite element foot model was modified from a previous version to fit the study's purpose. The model featured twenty bones, bulk soft tissue, foot muscles, ligaments/tendons, and a solid part representing the plantar fascia. A runner performed several running trials under one untaped condition and two taped conditions—Low-Dye taping and Fascia taping, which were implemented by a physiotherapist using the Kinesio tapes. The captured motion data were processed to drive a scaled musculoskeletal model and calculate segmental kinematics, foot muscle force, and joint reaction force. These variables were then input as the boundary/loading conditions for finite element analyses of running. The principal tensile strain on the plantar fascia, subtalar eversion, and navicular height during the stance phase were averaged across five trials of each condition and compared using Friedman's test.ResultsMaximal subtalar eversion did not differ among conditions (p = 0.449). Fascia taping significantly reduced maximal strains on the fascia band (p = 0.034, Kendall's W = 0.64–0.76) and increased the navicular height (p = 0.013, Kendall's W = 0.84) compared with nontaping. There were no significant differences in all outcome variables between Low-Dye taping and nontaping (p = 0.173–0.618).ConclusionFrom a mechanical point of view, our study provided quantitative evidence to support the application of taping treatments for overstrained plantar fascia. The untensed fascia band by Fascia taping could be a potential indicator of pain relief for the runners. However, a prospective study targeting the patient population would be needed to address the point.The Translational Potential of this ArticleThe study quantified the loading status of the plantar fascia during running and provided mechanical evidence to support the usage of taping as a mean to reduce fascial strain, thus possibly controlling injury risks for the runners. The results of the study also highlighted the importance of selecting specific taping methods based on individuals' needs.

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Effect of the Low-Dye Strap on Pronation-Sensitive Mechanical Attributes of the Foot

Cited by 25 publications

References 8 publications

The Effect of Low-Dye Taping on Kinematic, Kinetic, and Electromyographic Variables: A Systematic Review

The Effect of Low-Dye Taping on Kinematic, Kinetic, and Electromyographic Variables: A Systematic Review

Randomized Controlled Trial of Calcaneal Taping, Sham Taping, and Plantar Fascia Stretching for the Short-Term Management of Plantar Heel Pain

Prediction on the plantar fascia strain offload upon Fascia taping and Low-Dye taping during running

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