Does QUICK TAPE Offer Comparable Support and Off-loading as Low-Dye Taping?

2021 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinsup Song ◽  
Julie Lin ◽  
Tyler Austin ◽  
Richard Teter ◽  
Kevin Oshiokpekhai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plantar Pressure ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Subjective Rating ◽  
Time Integral ◽  
Test Conditions ◽  
Plantar Pressure Measurement ◽  
Force Time ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Pressure Measurement System

Background Low-Dye taping is commonly used to manage foot pathologies and pain. Precut one-piece QUICK TAPE was designed to facilitate taping. However, no study to date has demonstrated that QUICK TAPE offers similar support and off-loading as traditional taping. Methods This pilot study compared the performance of QUICK TAPE and low-Dye taping in 20 healthy participants (40 feet) with moderate-to-severe pes planus. Study participants completed arch height index (AHI), dynamic plantar assessment with a plantar pressure measurement system, and subjective rating in three conditions: barefoot, low-Dye, and QUICK TAPE. The order of test conditions was randomized for each participant, and the taping was applied to both feet based on a standard method. A generalized estimating equation with an identity link function was used to examine differences across test conditions while accounting for potential dependence in bilateral data. Results Participants stood with a significantly greater AHI (P = .007) when either taping was applied compared with barefoot. Participants also demonstrated significantly different plantar loading when walking with both tapings versus barefoot. Both tapings yielded reduced force-time integral (FTI) in the medial and lateral forefoot and increased FTI under toes. Unlike previous studies, however, no lateralization of plantar pressure was observed with either taping. Participants ranked both tapings more supportive than barefoot. Most participants (77.8%) ranked low-Dye least comfortable, and 55.6% preferred QUICK TAPE over low-Dye. Conclusions Additional studies are needed to examine the clinical utility of QUICK TAPE in individuals with foot pathologies such as heel pain syndrome and metatarsalgia.

Effects of Different Soccer Boots on Biomechanical Characteristics of Cutting Movement on Artificial Turf

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 24-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Sun ◽  
Yao Dong Gu ◽  
Gusztáv Fekete ◽  
Justin Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Plantar Pressure ◽  
Reaction Force ◽  
Three Dimension ◽  
Artificial Turf ◽  
Kinematic Data ◽  
Time Integral ◽  
Peak Knee ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Force Time ◽  
Pressure Measurement System

The purpose of this study was to testing for difference in performance and injury risks between three different outsole configuration soccer boots on artificial turf. Fourteen experienced soccer players performed 45° cut test. They selected soccer boots with artificial ground design (AG), turf cleats boots (TF) and indoor boots (IN) randomly. A Vicon three dimension motion analysis system was used to capture kinematic data and Kistler force platform was used to record the ground reaction force. Novel Pedar-X insole plantar pressure measurement system was utilized to collect the plantar pressure synchronized. During 45° cut, artificial ground design (AG) showed significantly smaller peak knee flexion (p<0.001) and greater abduction angles (p<0.001) than indoor boots (IN). AG showed significantly greater vertical average loading rate (VALR) compared with TF (p=0.005) and IN (p=0.003). The results of plantar pressure found that AG showed the highest peak pressure and force-time integral in the heel (H) and medial forefoot (MFF). Artificial ground design (AG) and turf cleats (TF) may offer a performance benefit on artificial turf compared to IN. In summary, AG may enhance athletic performance on artificial turf, but also may undertake higher risks of non-contact injuries compared with TF and IN.

Study on Piezoelectric CeramicType Insole Plantar Pressure Measurement System Based on Test Point

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 5148-5153
Author(s):  
Ye Min Guo ◽  
Lan Mei Wang ◽  
Yun Yan Ge
Keyword(s):  
Measurement System ◽  
Pressure Measurement ◽  
Plantar Pressure ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramic ◽  
Test Point ◽  
Pressure System ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Plantar Pressure Measurement ◽  
Pressure Measurement System

According to the requirement of measurement of plantar pressure, this thesis puts forward a plan to construct a new insole plantar pressure system based on multifunction data acquisition modular and Test Point. Then the hardware part and software part are designed and developed respectively. The piezoelectric ceramic type sensors are designed, manufactured and calibrated according to scientific methods. Meanwhile, the DAQ card is selected carefully. Of course, the software part is developed based on Test Point. A series of tests are performed in order to validate the function of the plantar pressure measurement system. The results satisfy the anticipated design requirements. At last, the problems and application trend of the plantar pressure system are predicted.

Effect of Orthotic Therapy on Claw Toe Loading

2004 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny J. Claisse ◽  
Jodi Binning ◽  
Julia Potter
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Measurement ◽  
Plantar Pressure ◽  
Metatarsal Head ◽  
Plantar Surface ◽  
Time Integral ◽  
Pressure Time ◽  
Second Metatarsal ◽  
Plantar Pressure Measurement ◽  
Access To Data ◽  
Toe Deformity

This study demonstrates the effect of orthotic therapy for toe deformity on toe and metatarsal head pressures using a new analysis method facilitated by an in-shoe pressure-measurement system’s ability to export detailed data. Plantar pressure–time integrals in 11 individuals (22 feet) with claw deformity of the lesser toes were measured with and without toe props. Differences in pressure–time integrals at every individual sensor unit were then calculated for the two conditions, and significance was tested using the paired t-test. Plantar surface charts with contours of equal significant pressure–time integral change showed significant reduction under 17 second toes (77%), 22 third toes (100%), 15 fourth toes (68%), 13 second metatarsal heads (59%), 16 third metatarsal heads (73%), and 16 fourth metatarsal heads (73%). All 22 feet showed increases under the prop in the area of the third toe sulcus. This innovative approach to plantar pressure analysis could improve access to data that show significant pressure–time integral changes and, therefore, could advance the clinical application of plantar pressure measurement. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 94(3): 246–254, 2004)

scholarly journals Foot Plantar Pressure Measurement System Using Highly Sensitive Crack-Based Sensor

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (24) ◽  
pp. 5504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jieun Park ◽  
Minho Kim ◽  
Insic Hong ◽  
Taewi Kim ◽  
Eunhan Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Pressure Sensor ◽  
Plantar Pressure ◽  
Elastic Behavior ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Plantar Pressure Measurement ◽  
High Repeatability ◽  
Pressure Measurement System

Measuring the foot plantar pressure has the potential to be an important tool in many areas such as enhancing sports performance, diagnosing diseases, and rehabilitation. In general, the plantar pressure sensor should have robustness, durability, and high repeatability, as it should measure the pressure due to body weight. Here, we present a novel insole foot plantar pressure sensor using a highly sensitive crack-based strain sensor. The sensor is made of elastomer, stainless steel, a crack-based sensor, and a 3D-printed frame. Insoles are made of elastomer with Shore A 40, which is used as part of the sensor, to distribute the load to the sensor. The 3D-printed frame and stainless steel prevent breakage of the crack-based sensor and enable elastic behavior. The sensor response is highly repeatable and shows excellent durability even after 20,000 cycles. We show that the insole pressure sensor can be used as a real-time monitoring system using the pressure visualization program.

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