Effects of taping techniques on arch deformation in adults with pes planus: A meta-analysis

Abstract

Objective To investigate effects of taping techniques on arch deformation in adults with pes planus. Methods The following databases were searched up to March 2020, including Web of Science, Pubmed, EBSCO, CNKI and Cochrane Library. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed by I2 index and funnel plots, respectively. In addition, Cochrane scale was used to evaluate the quality of research. Results Navicular height for three antipronation taping techniques significantly increased immediately post tape compared with baseline (mean difference = 4.86 mm, 95% CI = 2.86–6.87 mm, Z = 4.75, p < 0.001). The highest increase was observed in Augmented low-Dye (ALD). Modified low-Dye (MLD) was second only to ALD (p<0.001). Navicular height after walking for 10 min was much higher than baseline (p<0.001), with MLD decreased smaller than ALD. Conclusions ALD was the most effective taping technique for controlling foot arch collapse immediately post tape compared with baseline, followed by MLD. By contrast, MLD could possibly performed better than ALD in maintaining immediate navicular height after walking for 10 min. Low-Dye could make resting calcaneal stance position closer to neutral position. Although positive effects of Navicular sling, low-Dye and Double X taping interventions were observed, they could not maintain this immediate navicular height effect after a period of higher intensity weight-bearing exercise.

Effects of Low-Dye Tape on Arch Height and Its Impact on the Medial Gastrocnemius Electromyographic Activity in Structurally Differentiable Foot Types: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

“…These data are in line with the study carried out by Cornwall, Mark W. and McPoil, Thomas G. on the relationship between static foot posture and foot mobility, which found that individuals with higher FPI values demonstrated greater mobility than those with lower FPI values [29]. In the 2021 meta-analysis performed by Meihua Tang and Lin Wang et al [30], all types of tape were found to significantly increase the height of the navicular immediately after taping compared to the baseline (p < 0.001); in the review by Melinda Franettovich et al [10], an 8 to 16% increase in navicular height was found. In our study, we found that there was an increase in the arch height with tape, compared to the reference values on neutral feet of 5.5% (p < 0.05); pronated, 7.9% (p < 0.001); and supinated, 7.7% (p < 0.05).…”

“…In the 2021 meta-analysis performed by Meihua Tang and Lin Wang et al [30], all types of tape were found to significantly increase the height of the navicular immediately after taping compared to the baseline (p < 0.001); in the review by Melinda Franettovich et al [10], an 8 to 16% increase in navicular height was found. In our study, we found that there was an increase in the arch height with tape, compared to the reference values on neutral feet of 5.5% (p < 0.05); pronated, 7.9% (p < 0.001); and supinated, 7.7% (p < 0.05).…”

Effectiveness of Therapeutic Taping Techniques for the Treatment of Pes Planus - A Review of Literature

“…Sung low dye (MLD). MLD was found better than ALD in maintaining the navicular height immediately when subjects walks for 10 minutes [12].…”

Effect of Dynamic Taping on Pelvic Movements in Individuals with Asymptomatic Flexible Flat-Foot

“…There are numerous studies aimed at re-raising low MLA [14,25]. Ankle and foot taping is a common clinical intervention used to treat and prevent foot arch disorders [23]. Many different taping techniques have been introduced in the literature to limit excessive foot pronation.…”