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Berrak Varhan1, Beyza Tanrıöğen1,2, Hüseyin Melih Göktuğ Akpulat2,3
1Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istinye University, 34010 Istanbul, Turkey.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|August 13, 2026
Summary
Dynamic taping alters gait plantar loading in hallux valgus (HV) patients but does not normalize pressure patterns to match healthy individuals. This study explored taping effects on foot pressure distribution.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Hallux valgus (HV) management often involves taping techniques.
- The impact of different taping methods on plantar pressure distribution remains incompletely understood.
- Investigating static and dynamic effects is crucial for optimizing treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effects of rigid and dynamic taping on plantar pressure distribution in individuals with hallux valgus (HV).
- To assess how these taping techniques influence both static and dynamic loading patterns.
- To determine if taping can normalize plantar pressure to levels seen in healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- Thirty participants (15 HV, 15 controls) were recruited, with HV severity assessed by the Manchester scale.
- Plantar pressure was measured using a pedobarography platform under static and dynamic conditions.
- Rigid and dynamic taping techniques were applied randomly, with immediate effects evaluated after a 24-h interval and 30-min rest.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found in static total pressure, forefoot, or rearfoot loads between taping conditions.
- Significant changes were observed in dynamic forefoot and rearfoot loads (p=0.036) with dynamic taping.
- Dynamic medial and lateral plantar loads did not show significant differences (p=0.338).
Conclusions:
- Dynamic taping influences dynamic plantar loading during gait in individuals with hallux valgus.
- Taping techniques, including dynamic taping, did not fully restore plantar pressure distribution to patterns observed in healthy individuals.
- Further research may be needed to explore more effective interventions for normalizing gait biomechanics in hallux valgus.
