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Effect of Taping and Foot exercise on Great Toe Angle and Foot Function in subjects with Hallux Valgus

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M. Manoj Abraham1,V. Pradhap Sankar2, R. Arputha Roja3, R. Nivethitha4

Authors:

1Principal, K G College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

3BPT Intern, K G College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

4PG Student, K G College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Corresponding Author:

2AssistantProfessor, K G College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India,

Email id: pradhapsankar3@gmail.com

Background: Hallux valgus (HV) is a progressive foot deformity manifested with the medial orientation of the first metatarsal bone, lateral deviation of greater toe. The prevalence of hallux valgus is 23%, both male and female are affected. The function of Hallux is to resist the overpronation of foot during the normal foot mechanics. Hallux serves as a fulcrum for forward propulsion. Cause of hallux valgus is multifactorial. Various treatment methods available such as foot exercise, manual therapy techniques, kinesiology taping techniques. In this study subjects provided with Taping techniques and Foot exercise. Objective of the study was to determine the effect of Tapping and Foot exercise on great toe angle and foot function in subjects with Hallux valgus.

Methods: A total of 20 Subjects with Hallux Valgus of both genders, in the age group of 18-65 years were conveniently assigned into 2 groups. Group A (n = 10) received Taping and Foot exercise and Group B (n = 10) received Foot exercise alone, 3 sessions a week for 8 weeks. Foot function were evaluated with Foot function index and Finger Goniometer.

Results: The difference in the post-test mean scores of group A and group B in Foot Function Index was 18.75 and 15.71 and Goniometer was 17.17 and 13.416 respectively. The result showed a significant improvement in Group A than in Group B at p < 0.0001.

Conclusion: The study concludes that the Taping along with foot exercise is better management to improve the Foot Function in subjects with Hallux Valgus.  

Keywords: Foot Exercise; Foot Function Index; Foot Taping; Goniometer; Hallux valgus

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