Effects of Kinesio Taping on Plantar Fascia and Ankle Function (KT-PF)
27 agosto 2026 aggiornato da: Yasemin Şahbaz, University of Beykent
The Effects of Different Kinesio Taping Techniques on Plantar Fascia Stiffness, Balance, and Ankle Joint Position Sense in Healthy Young Adults
This randomized controlled study aimed to compare the short-term effects of three different kinesio taping techniques on plantar fascia elasticity, dynamic balance, and ankle joint position sense in healthy young adults.
A total of 120 participants aged 18-25 years were randomly assigned to facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization taping, or sham taping groups.
Plantar fascia mechanical properties were assessed using MyotonPRO, dynamic balance was evaluated with the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT), and joint position sense was measured using the active angle reproduction method.
Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after tape application.
Panoramica dello studio
Stato
Completato
Condizioni
Intervento / Trattamento
Descrizione dettagliata
Kinesio taping is commonly used to improve neuromuscular control, proprioception, and lower-extremity biomechanics. However, the comparative effects of different kinesio taping techniques on plantar fascia mechanical behavior and functional performance remain unclear. This study was designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of facilitation kinesio taping, ankle stabilization taping, and sham taping on plantar fascia elasticity, dynamic balance, and ankle joint position sense.
A total of 120 healthy young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years participated in the study. Participants were randomly allocated into three intervention groups. Group 1 received facilitation kinesio taping, Group 2 received ankle stabilization taping, and Group 3 received sham taping. Plantar fascia viscoelastic properties including frequency, stiffness, relaxation time, and creep were evaluated using the MyotonPRO device. Dynamic balance performance was assessed using the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT), and ankle joint position sense was evaluated using the active angle reproduction method with the Dr.Goniometer application.
Measurements were performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after tape application. The primary objective of the study was to determine whether different kinesio taping methods produce different short-term effects on plantar fascia elasticity and lower-extremity function.
Tipo di studio
Interventistico
Iscrizione (Effettivo)
134
Fase
- Non applicabile
Contatti e Sedi
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Luoghi di studio
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Beylikduzu
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Istanbul, Beylikduzu, Turchia (Türkiye), 34520
- Istanbul Aydin University
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Criteri di partecipazione
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Criteri di ammissibilità
Età idonea allo studio
- Adulto
Accetta volontari sani
Sì
Descrizione
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy young adults aged 18-25 years
- No history of lower extremity injury affecting ankle function
- Full, pain-free ankle range of motion in all directions
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of ankle dislocation or fracture within the previous year
- Previous foot or ankle surgery
- Pain during ankle movements
- Open wounds or skin allergy preventing kinesio taping application
- Psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment affecting participation
Piano di studio
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Come è strutturato lo studio?
Dettagli di progettazione
- Scopo principale: Trattamento
- Assegnazione: Randomizzato
- Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
- Mascheramento: Separare
Armi e interventi
Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm |
Intervento / Trattamento |
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Sperimentale: Facilitation KT Group
Participants received facilitation kinesio taping applied to the plantar fascia.
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Facilitation kinesio taping was applied to support plantar fascia function.
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Sperimentale: Ankle Stabilization KT Group
Participants received ankle stabilization kinesio taping intervention.
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Ankle stabilization taping was applied to improve ankle stability and proprioceptive control.
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Comparatore fittizio: Sham Taping Group
Participants received sham taping without therapeutic tension or corrective technique.
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Sham taping was applied without therapeutic tension or corrective technique.
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Cosa sta misurando lo studio?
Misure di risultato primarie
Misura del risultato |
Misura Descrizione |
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Change in plantar fascia frequency measured by MyotonPRO
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Plantar fascia frequency will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device.
The measurement evaluates the oscillation frequency of the plantar fascia tissue following mechanical impulse application.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Change in plantar fascia stiffness measured by MyotonPRO
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Plantar fascia stiffness(N/m) will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device.
The measurement represents the resistance of plantar fascia tissue to external mechanical deformation.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Change in plantar fascia decrement measured by MyotonPRO
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Plantar fascia decrement will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device.
Decrement represents the mechanical damping characteristics and elasticity of the plantar fascia tissue.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Change in plantar fascia relaxation time measured by MyotonPRO
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Plantar fascia relaxation(ms) time will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device.
Relaxation time represents the time required for the tissue to return toward its baseline mechanical state after mechanical deformation.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Change in plantar fascia creep measured by MyotonPRO
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Plantar fascia creep(De) will be assessed using the MyotonPRO device.
Creep represents the gradual deformation behavior of plantar fascia tissue under mechanical loading.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Misure di risultato secondarie
Misura del risultato |
Misura Descrizione |
Lasso di tempo |
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Change in anterior reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Dynamic balance performance will be assessed using the anterior reach direction of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT).
Reach distance will be normalized to limb length and reported as a percentage.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Change in posteromedial reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Dynamic balance performance will be assessed using the posteromedial reach direction of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT).
Reach distance will be normalized to limb length and reported as a percentage.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Change in posterolateral reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Dynamic balance performance will be assessed using the posterolateral reach direction of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT).
Reach distance will be normalized to limb length and reported as a percentage.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Change in composite score of modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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The composite score of dynamic balance performance will be calculated from anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral reach distances obtained during the modified Star Excursion Balance Test.
The composite score will be normalized to limb length and reported as a percentage.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Change in ankle joint position sense accuracy measured by active angle reproduction method
Lasso di tempo: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Ankle joint position sense will be assessed using the active angle reproduction method with the Dr.Goniometer application.
Participants will reproduce target ankle positions of 5 degrees plantar flexion and 5 degrees dorsiflexion.
The absolute difference between the target angle and reproduced angle will be recorded as angular error.
Measurements will be performed at baseline, 24 hours, and 48 hours after kinesio taping intervention.
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Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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Collaboratori e investigatori
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Sponsor
Investigatori
- Investigatore principale: Yasemin Şahbaz, Asst Prof, Istanbul Beykent University
- Investigatore principale: Demet Biçki, Asst Prof, Istanbul Aydın University
- Investigatore principale: Ertuğrul Safren, Asst Prof, Independent Researcher
Pubblicazioni e link utili
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Pubblicazioni generali
- Hosseini R. Effects of Different Kinesio Taping Methods on Plantar Fascia Elasticity, Balance, Vertical Jump Performance, Ankle Function, and Joint Position Sense. Master's Thesis. Istanbul Aydin University, Graduate Education Institute, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, 2025.
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Inizio studio (Effettivo)
1 agosto 2025
Completamento primario (Effettivo)
30 settembre 2025
Completamento dello studio (Effettivo)
30 settembre 2025
Date di iscrizione allo studio
Primo inviato
26 giugno 2026
Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità
11 luglio 2026
Primo Inserito (Effettivo)
15 luglio 2026
Aggiornamenti dei record di studio
Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)
1 settembre 2026
Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC
27 agosto 2026
Ultimo verificato
1 agosto 2026
Maggiori informazioni
Termini relativi a questo studio
Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio
- KT-PF-2025-IST-01
- IAU-ETHICS-116-2025 (Altro identificatore: Istanbul Aydin University)
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