Sukirti Mohun*

Associate Professor, Physiotherapist in MSK and Sports, Harsha Institute of Physiotherapy, RGUHS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author: Sukirti Mohun, Associate Professor, Physiotherapist in MSK and Sports, Harsha Institute of Physiotherapy, RGUHS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Received: January 13, 2024; Published: February 11, 2024

Abstract

Flat foot is also called as Pes Planus is a condition or foot defect which is very common foot deformity. In this deformity medial longitudinal arch of the foot collapse. There will be flattening of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot on weight bearing or the entire sole of the foot will come in contact with the ground or near to the ground surface. In population the prevalence of Pes Planus is about 20%to 37% [1]. There are two types of Pes Planus congenital flatfoot and acquired flatfoot. The most common cause of the Pes Planus is obesity, congenital, posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction etc [1]. Individual suffering from Pes Planus most commonly complain of pain during walking in midfoot, hindfoot, heel, fatigue, pain in knee and hip joint, weakness, restricted mobility and in severe case gait alteration. The aim of this study to evaluate the evidence of effectiveness of taping therapy, type of taping technique, type of therapeutic tape used in the treatment for pes planus.

Keywords: Pes Planus, Flat Foot, Kinesio Taping, Taping Techniques, Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction, Arch Deformation, Obesity, Medial Arch Support

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Citation

Citation: Sukirti Mohun. “Effectiveness of Therapeutic Taping Techniques for the Treatment of Pes Planus - A review of literature"Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 7.3 (2024): 22-28.

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