The Effect of Fixing Kinesiology Tape onto the Plantar Surface during the Loading Phase of Gait

Authors: Albert K. Chong, Jasim Ahmed Ali Al-Baghdadi, Peter B. Milburn

Abstract:

Precise capture of plantar 3D surface of the foot at the loading gait phases on rigid substrates was found to be valuable for the assessment of the physiology, health and problems of the feet. Photogrammetry, a precision 3D spatial data capture technique is suitable for this type of dynamic application. In this research, the technique is utilised to study the plantar deformation as a result of having a strip of kinesiology tape on the plantar surface during the loading phase of gait. For this pilot study, one healthy adult male subject was recruited under the University’s human research ethics guidelines for this preliminary study. The 3D plantar deformation data with and without applying the tape were analysed. The results and analyses are presented together with detailed findings.

Keywords: Gait, human plantar, loading, Kinesiology Tape.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1099738

References:

[1] AL-Baghdadi, J.A.A, Chong, A.K., McDougall, K., Alshadli, D, An investigation of the 3-dimensional surface capture of the human foot. Proceedings of the 2012 International Workshop on Geoinformation Advances. Johor Baharu, Malaysia, 2012, 7-8 November, pp.26-46.
[2] Bassett K, Lingman S, Ellis R, The use and treatment efficacy of kinaesthetic taping for musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. 2010;38(2):56-62.
[3] Bicici S, Karatas N, Baltaci G, Effect of athletic taping and kinesiotaping® on measurements of functional performance in basketball players with chronic inversion ankle sprains. Int J Sports PhysTher,2012, 7(2): 154–66.
[4] Bonacci J, Green D, Saunders PU, Change in running kinematics after cycling are related to alterations in running economy in triathletes. J Sci Med Sport, 2010; 13:460-4.
[5] Chong, A. K Low-cost compact camera for CMT disorder application. The Photogrammetric Record. 2011, 26(134): 263-273.
[6] CoudertT., Vacher P., Smits, C., Van Der Zande, M, A method to obtain 3D foot shape deformation during the gait cycle. Ninth International Symposium on the 3D Analysis of Human Movement, 2008, June 28-30. Valenciennes, Frances, 4 pages. http://www.univvalenciennes.fr/ congres/3D2006/Abstracts/117-Coudert.pdf, accessed 27/09/2014. (accessed on the 17th January 2015).
[7] Hsu YH, Chen WY, Lin HC, The effects of taping on scapular kinematics and muscle performance in baseball players with shoulder impingement syndrome. J ElectromyogrKinesiol 2009; 19 (6): 1092-9
[8] Kimura, M., Mochimaru, M. &Kanade, T, Measurement of 3D foot shape deformation in motion. Proceedings of the 5th ACM/IEEE International Workshop on Projector camera systems, New York, USA, 2008, August 20th, 8 pages.
[9] Thelen MD, Dauber JA, Stoneman PD. The clinical efficacy of kinesio tape for shoulder pain: a randomized, doubleblinded, clinical trial. J Orthop Sports PhysTher, 2008; 38(7): 389-95
[10] Chien-Tsung Tsai, Wen-Dien Chang, Jen-Pei Lee. Effects of Short-term Treatment with Kinesiotapingfor Plantar Fasciitis.Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, 2010;18(1): 71-80.
[11] Williams S, Whatman C, Hume PA, Sheerin K, Kinesio taping in treatment and prevention of sports injuries: a meta-analysis of the evidence for its effectiveness. Sports Med,2012;42(2): 153–64.