Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Trends in Sport Sciences, cilt.30, sa.4, ss.135-141, 2023 (Scopus)
Introduction. The mechanical efficiency of one structure may be affected by the alignment of another segment. Inaccurate signals transmitted from distal to proximal segments result in altered biomechanics of the upper segments. Aim of Study. This study aimed to investigate the effect of dynamic taping on pelvic mobility in individuals with flat-foot. Material and Methods. Forty-two volunteers aged 20-32 years were recruited to this study. Participants were documented as normal-arched (n = 21) or flat-arched (n = 21). Participants’ pelvic symmetry index was assessed using a G-Walk tri-axial accelerometer. Individuals with a flat-arched foot were taped with dynamic tape and the pelvic assessment process was repeated. Results. Pre-taping results showed that pelvic anterior-posterior (p = 0.029) and pelvic oblique symmetry indexes (p = 0.020) of the normal-arched group were significantly higher compared to the flat-foot participants. Application of dynamic tape increased symmetry indexes of the pelvis and navicular height with flat-arched foot. After taping, independent sample t-test showed no significant difference in symmetry indexes in the comparison of the control group and flat foot group in frontal (p = 0.734), sagittal (p = 0.120) and transverse (p = 0.127) planes. Conclusions. Dynamic taping can support the arch. In individuals with low arches, ensuring proper foot alignment after taping increases the biomechanical efficiency of the pelvis.