〈 Clinical Research 〉 Low-Dye Taping Versus Medial Arch Support in Managing Pain and Pain- Related Disability in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is thought to develop because of repeated mechani- cal stresses. This study aimed to compare 2 means of foot arches support—low- Dye tape (LDT) and medial arch support (MAS)—in patients with plantar fasci - itis. Thirty patients with unilateral plan- tar fasciitis (23 men and 7 women) were randomly assigned to the LDT or MAS groups. Both groups were assessed before and after experiment for pain and foot function. Both groups received 9 ses- sions over 3 weeks consisting of ultra- sound and calf muscles stretching. They were instructed to maintain support ive intervention (LDT or MAS) through out this period. Pre-post comparison showed reduced pain and improved function in both groups. Between-groups analy- sis showed non-significant difference in pre-VAS and pre-FPDS. Post-VAS and post-FPDS showed signif icant improve- ment in patients in MAS group. Results indicate that MAS is more convenient for short-term management of pain and dis- ability in patients with plantar fasciitis than LDT. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level II