Effects of kinesiotape versus low-Dye tape on pain and comfort measures in patients with plantar fasciitis: a randomized clinical trial

Review written by Dr Melinda Smith info

Key Points

  1. Kinesiotape and low-Dye tape provided short-term pain reduction in individuals with plantar fasciitis.
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE

Clinical practice guidelines, systematic review evidence and expert opinion support the use of taping for short-term management of plantar heel pain (1,2). In the clinical setting there are many factors that may influence utility of and adherence to taping interventions including perceived comfort and mobility/restriction, but these are rarely reported in research studies.

The aim of this study was to compare the short-term effects of kinesiotape and low-Dye tape on pain and comfort in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

Clinical practice guidelines, systematic review evidence and expert opinion support the use of taping for short-term management of plantar heel pain.
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Both kinesiotape and low-Dye tape were effective at providing short-term pain relief over a five-day period.

METHODS

This was a two-arm randomized clinical trial undertaken in a university podiatry clinic. Eligible patients were individuals who presented with clinical symptoms related to plantar fasciitis. Individuals were included if they had (i) pain greater than three out of ten

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