Effects of Kinesio Taping on Plantar Fascia and Ankle Function (KT-PF)
27 de agosto de 2026 atualizado por: 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.
Visão geral do estudo
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Concluído
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Intervenção / Tratamento
Descrição detalhada
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 de estudo
Intervencional
Inscrição (Real)
134
Estágio
- Não aplicável
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Locais de estudo
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Beylikduzu
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Istanbul, Beylikduzu, Turquia (Türkiye), 34520
- Istanbul Aydin University
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Critérios de participação
Os pesquisadores procuram pessoas que se encaixem em uma determinada descrição, chamada de critérios de elegibilidade. Alguns exemplos desses critérios são a condição geral de saúde de uma pessoa ou tratamentos anteriores.
Critérios de elegibilidade
Idades elegíveis para estudo
- Adulto
Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis
Sim
Descrição
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
Plano de estudo
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Como o estudo é projetado?
Detalhes do projeto
- Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
- Alocação: Randomizado
- Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
- Mascaramento: Solteiro
Armas e Intervenções
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Experimental: 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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Experimental: 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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Comparador Falso: 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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O que o estudo está medindo?
Medidas de resultados primários
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
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Change in plantar fascia frequency measured by MyotonPRO
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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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Medidas de resultados secundários
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
Prazo |
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Change in anterior reach distance measured by modified Star Excursion Balance Test
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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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Colaboradores e Investigadores
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Patrocinador
Investigadores
- Investigador principal: Yasemin Şahbaz, Asst Prof, Istanbul Beykent University
- Investigador principal: Demet Biçki, Asst Prof, Istanbul Aydın University
- Investigador principal: Ertuğrul Safren, Asst Prof, Independent Researcher
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Publicações Gerais
- 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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Datas Principais do Estudo
Início do estudo (Real)
1 de agosto de 2025
Conclusão Primária (Real)
30 de setembro de 2025
Conclusão do estudo (Real)
30 de setembro de 2025
Datas de inscrição no estudo
Enviado pela primeira vez
26 de junho de 2026
Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ
11 de julho de 2026
Primeira postagem (Real)
15 de julho de 2026
Atualizações de registro de estudo
Última Atualização Postada (Real)
1 de setembro de 2026
Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade
27 de agosto de 2026
Última verificação
1 de agosto de 2026
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Outros números de identificação do estudo
- KT-PF-2025-IST-01
- IAU-ETHICS-116-2025 (Outro identificador: Istanbul Aydin University)
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