Treating symptomatic flexible flatfoot deformities. a novel technique: comparison of uc berkeley laboratory foot orthosis with and without kinesio taping in juvenil athletes

• DOI: 10.1007/s00264-024-06205-5
• Publication Date: 2024-05-08T21:01:50Z
• Authors: Cem Sever; Eşref Terzi; Akif Kurtan; Sami Sökücü; Aybars Kıvrak; Kubilay Beng
• Keywords: Foot (prosody); Foot Orthoses

Symptomatic flexible pes planus (SFPP) can cause pain and discomfort when walking or engaging in sportive activities children adolescents. SFPP be treated conservatively with foot orthoses, such as the University of California Berkeley Laboratory (UCBL) orthosis, which improve function reduce pain. Kinesio Tape (KT) has also been used an adjunct to orthoses treatment planus. This study aims compare effectiveness UCBL orthosis without KT among amateur juvenile adolescent athletes.