Hallux Valgus Conservative Treatment

Influence of Short-Term Conservative Treatment Using Kinesiotape on Hallux Valgus Angle

Studying the effect of kinesiotape on hallux valgus angle and pain in hallux valgus patients.

30 patients (male and female) suffering from bilateral Halux valgus. Divided randomly into 2 groups

1. st group receive kinesiotape bilaterally for correction : Hallux valgus angle (HVA) was measured using Xray and pain was measured using VAS before applying tape and after 8 weeks of tape application.
2. nd group receive placebo tape bilaterally and had the same measurements.

2 groups were on a group of exercises

Inclusion Criteria:

• mobile hallux valgus

Exclusion Criteria:

• using orthotics
• knee malalignment