Denne siden ble automatisk oversatt og nøyaktigheten av oversettelsen er ikke garantert. Vennligst referer til engelsk versjon for en kildetekst.

Effects of Kinesio Taping on Plantar Fascia and Ankle Function (KT-PF)

27. august 2026 oppdatert av: 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.

Studieoversikt

Status

Fullført

Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

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.

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Faktiske)

134

Fase

  • Ikke aktuelt

Kontakter og plasseringer

Denne delen inneholder kontaktinformasjon for de som utfører studien, og informasjon om hvor denne studien blir utført.

Studiesteder

  • Tyrkia (Türkiye)
    • Beylikduzu
      • Istanbul, Beylikduzu, Tyrkia (Türkiye), 34520
        • Istanbul Aydin University

Deltakelseskriterier

Forskere ser etter personer som passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kalt kvalifikasjonskriterier. Noen eksempler på disse kriteriene er en persons generelle helsetilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.

Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

  • Voksen

Tar imot friske frivillige

Ja

Beskrivelse

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

Studieplan

Denne delen gir detaljer om studieplanen, inkludert hvordan studien er utformet og hva studien måler.

Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomisert
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
  • Masking: Enkelt

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Eksperimentell: Facilitation KT Group
Participants received facilitation kinesio taping applied to the plantar fascia.
Enhet: Facilitation Kinesio Taping
Facilitation kinesio taping was applied to support plantar fascia function.
Eksperimentell: Ankle Stabilization KT Group
Participants received ankle stabilization kinesio taping intervention.
Enhet: Ankle Stabilization Taping
Ankle stabilization taping was applied to improve ankle stability and proprioceptive control.
Sham-komparator: Sham Taping Group
Participants received sham taping without therapeutic tension or corrective technique.
Enhet: Sham Taping
Sham taping was applied without therapeutic tension or corrective technique.

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Change in plantar fascia frequency measured by MyotonPRO
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in plantar fascia stiffness measured by MyotonPRO
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in plantar fascia decrement measured by MyotonPRO
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in plantar fascia relaxation time measured by MyotonPRO
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in plantar fascia creep measured by MyotonPRO
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Change in anterior reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in posteromedial reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in posterolateral reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in composite score of modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
Change in ankle joint position sense accuracy measured by active angle reproduction method
Tidsramme: Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention
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.
Baseline, 24 hours after intervention, and 48 hours after intervention

Samarbeidspartnere og etterforskere

Det er her du vil finne personer og organisasjoner som er involvert i denne studien.

Sponsor

University of Beykent

Etterforskere

  • Hovedetterforsker: Yasemin Şahbaz, Asst Prof, Istanbul Beykent University
  • Hovedetterforsker: Demet Biçki, Asst Prof, Istanbul Aydın University
  • Hovedetterforsker: Ertuğrul Safren, Asst Prof, Independent Researcher

Publikasjoner og nyttige lenker

Den som er ansvarlig for å legge inn informasjon om studien leverer frivillig disse publikasjonene. Disse kan handle om alt relatert til studiet.

Generelle publikasjoner

  • 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.

Studierekorddatoer

Disse datoene sporer fremdriften for innsending av studieposter og sammendragsresultater til ClinicalTrials.gov. Studieposter og rapporterte resultater gjennomgås av National Library of Medicine (NLM) for å sikre at de oppfyller spesifikke kvalitetskontrollstandarder før de legges ut på det offentlige nettstedet.

Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

1. august 2025

Primær fullføring (Faktiske)

30. september 2025

Studiet fullført (Faktiske)

30. september 2025

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

26. juni 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

11. juli 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

15. juli 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

1. september 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

27. august 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. august 2026

Mer informasjon

Begreper knyttet til denne studien

Nøkkelord

Andre studie-ID-numre

  • KT-PF-2025-IST-01
  • IAU-ETHICS-116-2025 (Annen identifikator: Istanbul Aydin University)

Plan for individuelle deltakerdata (IPD)

Planlegger du å dele individuelle deltakerdata (IPD)?

NEI

IPD-planbeskrivelse

Individual participant data will not be shared

Legemiddel- og utstyrsinformasjon, studiedokumenter

Studerer et amerikansk FDA-regulert medikamentprodukt

Nei

Studerer et amerikansk FDA-regulert enhetsprodukt

Nei

Denne informasjonen ble hentet direkte fra nettstedet clinicaltrials.gov uten noen endringer. Hvis du har noen forespørsler om å endre, fjerne eller oppdatere studiedetaljene dine, vennligst kontakt register@clinicaltrials.gov. Så snart en endring er implementert på clinicaltrials.gov, vil denne også bli oppdatert automatisk på nettstedet vårt. .

Abonnere