The effects of taping and foot exercises on patients with Hallux valgus

Abstract

Background: Hallux valgus is a complex progressive deformity manifesting with lateral deviation of the greater toe and medial deviation of first metatarsal. To decrease or control the hallux valgus angle, various orthosis pulling the hallux laterally and taping and foot exercises can be important in maintaining the mobility of joints. Aim: To determine the effect of taping and foot exercises in relief of pain, improving walking ability and in the angle of hallux valgus.Materials and Methods: The study included 20 female patients. The subjects were divided into 2 groups, the study and control groups. The study group was treated with taping and foot exercises, and the control group was treated only with foot exercises. A goniometer was used to determine the angle of hallux valgus. Foot pain intensity was assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS), and walking ability was evaluated using the walking ability scale (WAS).Result and Conclusion: At the end of the 4-week treatment period, a significant decrease was found in hallux valgus angle, resting pain, and walking pain in both groups (P< 0.05). Also, walking ability improved at least 1 grade in the study group. When the post-treatment results between the 2 groups were compared, the results. The result showed statistical improvement in hallux valgus angle, walking ability in the study group when compared to the control group. There was no significant difference found between the study and control group for VAS score.