The effect of kinesio tape and dynamic tape on dynamic balance and ankle range of motion following fatigue in patients with pes planus: A Randomized Crossover Trial

The foot is crucial for maintaining balance and bearing weight, as it is the lowest part of the movement chain of the lower limb. Pes planus is a common condition where the height of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot decreases or disappears. In this study, we aim to determine the effect of kinesio tape and dynamic tape on the balance and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) of men suffering from pes planus following fatigue. In this cross-sectional study, 35 men aged between 18 and 35 with pes planus participated, meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study evaluated dynamic balance and ankle DFROM on three separate days under each of the three conditions: control (without tape), kinesio-tape, and dynamic tape before and after fatigue. The modified low-dye method was used for taping. The data was analyzed using a repeated measure analysis of variance test, with a significance level of P<0.05. No significant differences were found in ankle DFROM before and after fatigue (P<0.05). Additionally, DB results were not significant differences before fatigue (P<0.05). However, after fatigue, a significant difference was found between the dynamic tape and other conditions in all three directions: anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral (P<0.05). According to the results obtained, DT is recommended to improve DB in men with pes planus after fatigue.