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Preliminary Study on the Comparison of Calcaneus Taping and Arch Taping Methods for Flexible Flatfoot Subjects

  • Jinteak Kim (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Daejeon University) ;
  • Byeongsoo Kim (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Daejeon University) ;
  • Jongduk Choi (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Medical Science, Daejeon University)
  • Received : 2023.11.07
  • Accepted : 2023.11.15
  • Published : 2023.11.20
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Abstract

Background: The flexible flatfoot is characterized by a flattening of the foot arch due to excessive bodyweight. The use of shoe insoles or taping methods has been identified as effective in realigning the navicular or calcaneus bones and addressing supination in pronated feet. Objects: This study aimed to analyze the difference between the arch taping attachment method, introduced in a previous study, and a novel taping method designed to provide support to the inner aspect of the heel bone in cases of flexible flatfoot. Methods: A navicular drop test was performed to discriminate flexible flatfoot. To analyze the differences in pressure distribution during walking for each taping method, the subjects underwent testing in the barefoot state with no attachments. The procedure included a sequence of arch taping and heel taping. Subsequent analysis of pressure distribution during walking utilized the GaitRite® system (GAITRite Gold, CIR Systems Inc.). Results: Arch taping and calcaneus taping significantly reduced the integrated pressure over time and peak pressure on the medial side of the midfoot for both feet compared to the barefoot state. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that supporting the inside of the heel through calcaneus taping, without direct stimulation to the longitudinal arch and navicular bone, is an effective intervention for flexible flatfoot.

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