Low-dye Taping Research Articles

유연성 평발에 적용한 로우다이 테이핑에 의한 균형 수행력의 변화

Fifteen asymptomatic volunteers who had flexible flatfoot (age, 21.7±1.81years; height, 164.80±7.57cm; weight, 56.47±10.48kg) were participated for this study. Navicular drop test was used to evaluate pronation of foot in three different conditions; non-weight bearing position without low-dye taping, weight bearing position without low-dye taping, weight bearing position with low-dye taping. And balance performance (anterio/ posterior, medial/lateral, and overall) was evaluated using the Biodex Balance System in three different conditions; one-leg standing without low-dye taping, one-leg standing with low-dye taping, and †Corresponding Author : ptjskim@cup.ac.krThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.one-leg standing with low-dye taping in one week later. Repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to assess navicular height and balance performance across the three testing conditions.

A Comparative Study between Taping and Medial Arch Support on EMG Activity of Selected Foot Muscles in Individuals with Flexible Flat Foot

Background & Objective: Loss of medial longitudinal arch or excessive pronation of the subtalar and midtarsal joints is associated with abnormal biomechanics and leads to overuse injuries of the lower limb. These injuries tend to occur gradually over a period of time as a result of soft tissue creep and hysterisis from repeated loading. The intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles work out of phase and prolong their activity in order to stabilize the foot. Physiotherapy treatment involves the application of anti-pronation taping and temporary orthotics in order to alleviate patient's symptoms. Low Dye taping generates a supinating force and is designed to support the medial longitudinal arch. Temporary foot orthosis also has an anti-pronation effect and has been extensively used. Thus this study aimed to compare and analyze the EMG activity of Tibialis Anterior and Peroneus Longus with modified Low Dye taping as opposed to with medial arch support.

편평발에서 Low-dye 테이핑이 한발 서기 동안 근활성도 변화에 미치는 영향

PURPOSE: This study was performed to investigate the effect of Low-dye Taping on muscle activity during single-leg standing in subjects with flexible flatfoot. METHODS: Thirteen able-body volunteers who had flexible flatfoot were recruited for this study. Subjects were measured navicular drop test to evaluate pronation of foot and muscle activity during single-leg standing before and after taping. The muscle activity was recorded using surface EMG from the tibialis anterior and the peroneus longus during single-leg standing on stable and unstable surface. RESULTS: The results show that the navicular drop height and the tibialis anterior muscle activity were significantly decreased after Low-dye taping. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that Low-dye taping could be useful in managing overuse of the tibialis anterior by reducing their level of activation during single-leg standing.

A biomechanical analysis of the effects of low-Dye taping on arch deformation during gait

BackgroundThe low-Dye technique serves to limit hindfoot pronation and medial arch collapse. Few studies exist that investigate the effects on medial arch deformation from a biomechanical perspective. MethodsKinematic data was collected using a Motion Analysis System. Foot function of 21 healthy adults was assessed during the stance phase of gait. Subjects were evaluated prior to and immediately following the low-Dye tape application, as well as at 48h. Foot deformation was assessed during the stance phase of gait using the calcaneus, navicular and 1st metatarsal head markers to calculate the medial longitudinal arch angle (MLA) and the dynamic arch height index (dAHI). Paired t-tests were used to assess low-Dye tape effectiveness. ResultsThere was a significant 19.3% reduction in MLA immediately after application of the tape. However only 4.01% reduction remained in deformation after 48h. The MLA deformation findings were consistent with the AHI change, showing a significant change in the arch deformation between Pre and Post0 low-Dye taping. The effects were short-lived. ConclusionsThere are measurable changes to medial arch height and amount of arch height deformation during gait following low-Dye taping. Although changes were present immediately after application, results were diminished 48h after application.

Immediate Clinical and Biomechanical Effects of Low-dye Taping in Patients with Plantar Heel Pain

Plantar heel pain is common musculoskeletal disorder of the foot related to sports activity. Treatment of the plantar heel pain is usually conservative including low-dye (LD) taping. We evaluated the immediate clinical and biomechanical effect of LD taping. 19 patients who had plantar heel pain with fat pad tenderness or tenderness on plantar fascia insertion area participated in this study. We assessed plantar pressure change with foot pressure analysis system, fat pad depth changes with ultrasonography, pain improvement with visual analogue scale before and after LD taping. Patient treated with LD taping showed the decrease in maximum peak pressure and pressure time integral, and there was not a significant difference between pre and post maximal velocity, average velocity, distance of center of pressure. Fat pad depth increase (mean 1.67 mm, p

The effectiveness of low-dye taping, in patients with plantar fasciitis for the short term treatment of pain in the heel

The effectiveness of low-dye taping, in patients with plantar fasciitis for the short term treatment of pain in the heel

Immediate Effects of a Heel-Pain Orthosis and an Augmented Low-Dye Taping on Plantar Pressures and Pain in Subjects With Plantar Fasciitis

To determine the effects of augmented low-dye (ALD) taping and a heel-pain orthosis (HPO) on pain, peak plantar pressure (PPP), and mean plantar pressure (MPP) while walking and jogging. Cross-over study design. University clinical laboratory. Seventeen physically active or sedentary individuals with plantar fasciitis. Both PPP and MPP were evaluated after 45 seconds of walking and jogging during the 3 interventions (control, ALD, HPO) under 4 areas of the foot: lateral rearfoot and forefoot, and medial rearfoot and forefoot. Pain was assessed during each intervention (at 60-second mark) using the visual analog scale (VAS). Peak plantar pressure, MPP, and VAS. The ALD produced a decrease in walking MPP (44.66 ± 14.46) under the lateral rearfoot compared with the control (57.92 ± 22.18; P = 0.024) and in jogging MPP (55.05 ± 18.27) compared with the control (67.22 ± 20.95; P = 0.002) and HPO (68.51 ± 17.57; P = 0.002). Scores of VAS decreased with the application of HPO (7.12 ± 10.08; P < 0.002 and 12.15 ± 15.61; P < 0.003) and ALD (6.24 ± 5.71; P < 0.006 and 10.09 ± 8.87; P < 0.001) while walking and jogging when compared with the control (17.32 ± 17.86 and 26.65 ± 22.38). Although the HPO and ALD produced statistically and clinically decreased VAS scores while walking and jogging, further research is needed beyond these preliminary findings to determine long-term outcomes related to pain relief.

A comparison of augmented low-Dye taping and ankle bracing on lower limb muscle activity during walking in adults with flat-arched foot posture

Objective: To compare the effect of taping and bracing on lower limb muscle activity during gait. Design: Cross-sectional laboratory study. Methods: Twenty-seven asymptomatic adults with flat-arched foot posture were recruited to this study. They walked over-ground under three randomly allocated conditions: (i) barefoot; (ii) augmented low-Dye taping; (iii) replaceable ankle brace. Electromyographic (EMG) activity from tibialis posterior, tibialis anterior, peroneus longus and medial gastrocnemius was measured for each condition. Peak EMG amplitude and time of peak EMG amplitude were assessed from stance phase data. A series of one-way repeated measure analysis of variance followed by Bonferroni post hoc tests were undertaken ( α = 0.05). Results: Tibialis posterior peak EMG amplitude decreased by 22% and 33% with bracing and taping (respectively), compared to barefoot. Peak amplitude was also decreased for peroneus longus by 34% and 30% and for tibialis anterior by 19% and 13% with bracing and taping (respectively), compared to barefoot. Small significant changes in time of peak EMG amplitude were found for tibialis posterior and tibialis anterior with taping and bracing compared to barefoot. The effect of taping and bracing was only different for tibialis posterior peak EMG amplitude, with tape producing a 15% reduction compared to bracing. Conclusion: The augmented low-Dye tape and replaceable ankle brace used in this study could be useful in managing overuse and dysfunction of selected leg muscles, particularly tibialis posterior, by reducing their level of activation during walking.

Low-dye taping as a predictor of orthotic effectiveness

Low-dye taping as a predictor of orthotic effectiveness

Initial Neuromotor and Postural Effects After Continual Use of Augmented Low-Dye Taping

Augmented low-dye (ALD) tape increases medial longitudinal arch height, reduces calcaneal eversion and tibial internal rotation, alters plantar pressure distribution, and reduces leg muscle activity. This study evaluated continual wear of ALD tape and its initial effect on foot posture and mobility, three-dimensional motion, and muscle recruitment patterns of the lower limb in 28 individuals. Participants were then randomly allocated for an intervention period to either a group that was exposed to ALD tape continually or a group that was not exposed. Following the intervention period, all participants attended a second test session, which reevaluated the initial physiological effects of tape. Analysis of differences in exposure status revealed minimal changes in the initial physiological effects of ALD tape, and those differences were likely due to natural variation. The initial physiological effects of ALD tape appear to be consistent, even after continual use over approximately 11 days.

Low-Dye Taping Versus Medial Arch Support in Managing Pain and Pain-Related Disability in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is thought to develop because of repeated mechanical stresses. This study aimed to compare 2 means of foot arches support-low-Dye tape (LDT) and medial arch support (MAS)-in patients with plantar fasciitis. Thirty patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis (23 men and 7 women) were randomly assigned to the LDT or MAS groups. Both groups were assessed before and after experiment for pain and foot function. Both groups received 9 sessions over 3 weeks consisting of ultrasound and calf muscles stretching. They were instructed to maintain supportive intervention (LDT or MAS) throughout this period. Pre-post comparison showed reduced pain and improved function in both groups. Between-groups analysis showed non-significant difference in pre-VAS and pre-FPDS. Post-VAS and post-FPDS showed significant improvement in patients in MAS group. Results indicate that MAS is more convenient for short-term management of pain and disability in patients with plantar fasciitis than LDT.

Evidence Based Analysis: Discussion of the relationship between prophylactic management of predisposing risk factors and non contact ACL injuries with female athletes

ObjectiveThe purpose of this project was to determine if the number of non‐contact ACL injuries could be reduced in female soccer athletes with predisposing risk factors to an ACL injury.MethodsA peer reviewed literature search was conducted using databases such as the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of the APTA, and CINATHOL. Article inclusion was based on level of evidence and key words that were related to the clinical question.ResultsFive of the 23 articles selected discussed risk factors, 9 discussed neuromuscular control, 6 discussed hyperpronation of the subtalar joint, 2 discussed anterior knee laxity, and 1 discussed male versus female athletic differences.ConclusionsA synthesis of the evidence identifying hyperpronation of the subtalar joint, anterior knee laxity, and neuromuscular control deficits as treatments to decrease the number of non‐contact ACL injuries in female athletes. The literature also suggested treatment should include prophylactic management to include Low‐Dye taping, insertion of a medial wedge orthotic, and preseason neuromuscular control‐training regime lasting six weeks. The neuromuscular training should include exercises that focused on feed forward techniques. According to the literature, these techniques were comprised of flexibility, muscular strengthening, plyometrics, core strengthening, sport related drills, and balance exercises.RelevanceThis evidence based research project reinforces anatomical concepts as the basis for treatment of non‐contact ACL injuries. Combining an understanding of the anatomy and applying the techniques identified in the literature the number of ACL injuries, amount of time lost during sport participation, and amount of health care dollars spent may be reduced for the identified population.

Does repeated application of augmented low-dye taping alter neuromotor control of lower limb gait or foot posture and mobility?

Background/aims: The immediate effects of augmented low-Dye (ALD) taping, such as altered foot posture and alignment during standing/walking/ jogging, altered plantar pressures and reduced leg muscle activity during walking, have been described in the literature. To date, there has been no investigation of the effect of ALD tape following a longer duration of application that is reflective of clinical practice. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ALD tape on neuromotor control (control of muscle and movement patterns) of the lower limb during gait, as well as static foot posture and foot mobility, when applied for a clinically relevant period.

Effects of semi-customized orthotics on static and dynamic postural control: AAPSM session

Foot orthoses for a person with abnormal foot mechanics have been shown to be effective in clinical setting for the management of lower extremity pathologies. Previous studies have shown that orthotics and low-dye taping have both a biomechanical and neuromuscular effect. Purpose: The purposes of this study were (1) to identify the immediate effects of custom thermoformed orthotics on static and dynamic postural control and planter pressure during walking and (2) to identify the long-term effects of the orthotics on static and dynamic postural control in healthy female college students with hyperpronated feet.

Augmented low dye taping changes plantar pressure and muscle activation patterns during treadmill running

Augmented low dye taping changes plantar pressure and muscle activation patterns during treadmill running

Effect of augmented low-dye taping and ankle bracing on lower limb muscle activity during walking in young adults with flat-arched foot posture

Effect of augmented low-dye taping and ankle bracing on lower limb muscle activity during walking in young adults with flat-arched foot posture

Repeated exposure does not alter the immediate effects of augmented low-dye taping on foot posture, foot mobility and neuromotor control of gait

Repeated exposure does not alter the immediate effects of augmented low-dye taping on foot posture, foot mobility and neuromotor control of gait

Continual use of augmented low-Dye taping increases arch height in standing but does not influence neuromotor control of gait

This study investigated the effect of continual use of augmented low-Dye (ALD) taping on neuromotor control of the lower limb during gait, as well as foot posture and mobility. Twenty-eight females were randomly allocated to wear ALD tape continuously or a no-tape control for a mean 12 ± 2 days. Electromyographic activity from 12 lower limb muscles, three-dimensional motion at the ankle, knee, hip and pelvis (i.e., measures of neuromotor control) and foot posture and mobility was measured before and after the tape or control interventions. For the tape group, arch height ratio (=arch height/distance from heel to first metatarsophalangeal joint line) was greater by 0.006 (95% confidence interval: 0.0002–0.01, p = 0.04) following the intervention period, whereas no change was observed for the control group (−0.003 (−0.01–0.004), p = 0.36). The difference between groups (0.009 (0.0004–0.02), p = 0.04) equated to a 0.16 cm increase in arch height for the tape group following continual use of ALD tape. There was no change in neuromotor control of gait following continual use of ALD taping ( p > 0.05). Continual use of ALD tape for approximately 12 days produced a small change in foot posture, but no alteration in neuromotor control. Previous literature suggests that this increase in arch height is likely to be clinically relevant and may be one factor that contributes to the known efficiency of ALD tape in the treatment of lower extremity pain and injury.

The Effect Of Time On Navicular Height With Low-Dye Arch Taping

The Effect Of Time On Navicular Height With Low-Dye Arch Taping

Effects of low-dye taping on plantar pressure pre and post exercise: an exploratory study

BackgroundLow-Dye taping is used for excessive pronation at the subtalar joint of the foot. Previous research has focused on the tape's immediate effect on plantar pressure. Its effectiveness following exercise has not been investigated. Peak plantar pressure distribution provides an indirect representation of subtalar joint kinematics. The objectives of the study were 1) To determine the effects of Low-Dye taping on peak plantar pressure immediately post-application. 2) To determine whether any initial effects are maintained following exercise.Methods12 asymptomatic subjects participated; each being screened for excessive pronation (navicular drop > 10 mm). Plantar pressure data was recorded, using the F-scan, at four intervals during the testing session: un-taped, baseline-taped, post-exercise session 1, and post-exercise session 2. Each exercise session consisted of a 10-minute walk at a normal pace. The foot was divided into 6 regions during data analysis. Repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to assess regional pressure variations across the four testing conditions.ResultsReduced lateral forefoot peak plantar pressure was the only significant difference immediately post tape application (p = 0.039). This effect was lost after 10 minutes of exercise (p = 0.036). Each exercise session resulted in significantly higher medial forefoot peak pressure compared to un-taped; (p = 0.015) and (p = 0.014) respectively, and baseline-taped; (p = 0.036) and (p = 0.015) respectively. Medial and lateral rearfoot values had also increased after the second session (p = 0.004), following their non-significant reduction at baseline-taped. A trend towards a medial-to-lateral shift in pressure present in the midfoot immediately following tape application was still present after 20 minutes of exercise.ConclusionLow-Dye tape's initial effect of reduced lateral forefoot peak plantar pressure was lost after a 10-minute walk. However, the tape continued to have an effect on the medial forefoot after 20 minutes of exercise. Further studies with larger sample sizes are required to examine the important finding of the anti-pronatory trend present in the midfoot.