Preventative Taping in Futsal: An Exploratory Analysis of Low-Dye Taping on Planter Force Distribution and Pain Sensitivity

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the changes in plantar foot force distribution (i.e., the percentage of force and force distribution under the rearfoot and forefoot) and plantar pressure pain sensitivity maps in professional futsal players after long-term low-dye taping (LDT). The subjects (n = 25) were male futsal players (age 23.03 ± 1.15 years). During the experiment, a nonelastic tape was applied on the plantar foot surface according to the standards of LDP. The experimental protocol consisted of a 3-day cycle during which the plantar foot force distribution (FFD) and plantar pressure pain threshold (PPT) were measured: (1) before the tape was applied, (2) 24 h after application, and (3) 72 h after application. The results revealed a significant decrease in the force distribution under the rearfoot (p ≤ 0.001) and forefoot (p ≤ 0.001) on the right and left sides. Moreover, the results showed an increase in the plantar pressure pain threshold in all regions of the foot (p ≤ 0.001). The results of this study suggest that plantar fascial taping can be an effective method for normalizing the force distribution on the foot and reducing the plantar pain threshold. The findings provide useful information regarding the prevention of and physical therapy of lower extremity injuries in soccer and futsal.

Analysis of the Influence of Age Stages on Static Plantar Pressure Indicators for Karate Do Practitioners (Preliminary Report)

“…The subjects were divided into 3 age stages for multivariate analysis: athletes aged < 13 years/first stage of puberty (8 subjects/7 girls and 1 boy, aged 11.62 ± 1. 18 The study fully complied with international conventions aimed at processing personal data and ensuring the anonymity of those investigated (Helsinki Declaration), the tested subjects being previously informed about the purpose and tasks of the research in which they participated voluntarily, expressing their agreement on voluntary adherence to this scientific investigation. The Ethics Commission at the level of the higher education institution has given its consent to the research in question.…”

“…For high-level skiers signaling a load of 60% on the rearfoot area, the use of heels for the application of loads and turns are performed symmetrically and aggressively. The application of non-elastic bands at the level of the plantar fascia-for a period of 3 days-optimizes the load distribution and reduces the sensitivity to foot pain, which is an optimal way to support the arch of the medial foot and prevents the development of injuries among futsal players, according to [18].…”

“…Figure18. Example of excessive weight distribution on the forefoot side for both legs/female subject/weight ratio Left (forefoot = 58%, rearfoot = 42%), weight ratio right (forefoot = 68%, rearfoot = 32%).…”